- Threatening the media is antithetical to democracy
- Over 200 protesters apologize to NBR chairman
- Bangladesh lose ODI series against Sri Lanka
- ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women and girls
- Dozens missing after floods on Nepal-China border
- I must have freedom to speak, and so must you: Fakhrul
- Court orders to seize Shibli Rubayat's 10-storey commercial building
- Five Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza
- Purchase body approves import of LNG cargo, urea fertiliser
- Travel ban imposed on Salman F Rahman, 12 others
- ‘Those who want PR want to bring back Awami League’
- Netanyahu, Trump discuss forced transfer of Palestinians out of Gaza
- Engima— The only Bangladeshi Marvel superhero
- Govt approves drone shows, ‘July Revival Programmes’
- Results of SSC, equivalent exams to be published Thursday
- Three more die of dengue, death toll rises to 51
- Israel must not be allowed to attack Iran again: Pezeshkian
- CU student drowns in Bay, 2 others missing
- Japan’s Emperor meets Mongolian president to boost ties
- Full verdict on abolition of caretaker government published
HSC examinees to be allowed entry from 8:30 am
Dhaka Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board Controller Professor S M Kamal Uddin Hayder has said that HSC examinees will be permitted to enter their respective examination center premises from 8:30 am, aiming to reduce public inconvenience. The center in-charges have been specially...
Faruque calls on Yunus to hold national polls before Ramadan
BNP Chairpersons Adviser Zainul Abdin Faruque has urged Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus to hold the upcoming national election before the holy month of Ramadan, calling for swift action to restore public trust and uphold democratic principles. Speaking at a discussion held at the National Press...
3 female students expelled from BAU dormitory over ragging incident
Three female students from Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) have been expelled from Taposhi Rabeya Hall following confirmed allegations of ragging a first-year student. The action was taken under Section-7 of the universitys Ordinance for Student Discipline, as stated in an official notice...
HSC girl chose her mother—Now she awaits 2nd chance
Anisa Ahmed, a Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinee in Dhaka, may be given the opportunity to retake her missed exam after she was unable to attend due to a family medical emergency. The student, enrolled at Dhaka Education Board Laboratory School and College, was forced to take her...
HSC exams being held smoothly: Education adviser
The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations are being held smoothly across the country under a safe and secure environment, said Education Adviser Prof CR Abrar on Thursday. Talking to reporters after visiting the Bhabanitech Government College exam centre in Dhaka, he...
UAE teachers to face AI-driven assessment to boost student skills
Thousands of teachers will undergo an artificial intelligence-driven gap analysis to understand how to ensure they nurture the cognitive and practical skills of young students to thrive, said Sarah Al Amiri, the UAEs Minister of Education. We have redesigned the competency framework for...
BUP Career and Education Fest – 2025 inaugurated
The inauguration ceremony of BUP Career and Education Fest 2025 was held at Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) at Mirpur Cantonment in Dhaka on Monday. The three-day-long event, organized by the BUP Career Club, will continue until Wednesday at the university premises, according to a...
Girls lag behind boys in maths within months, French study finds bias starts early
A sweeping French study has found that girls begin to lag behind boys in mathematics just four months into primary schooldespite starting with equal skillsraising urgent questions about how early educational environments may shape cognitive development and reinforce gender disparities. Published...
Singapore seeks US clarification over Harvard visa ban amid student concerns
Singapores embassy in Washington is actively engaging U.S. authorities for clarification following President Donald Trumps directive barring foreign nationals from entering the country to study at Harvard University. Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, during a media briefing on Saturday at...
MBBS first-year classes to begin on Jun 17
First-year classes for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme under the 2024-2025 academic session, in all government and private medical colleges across the country will commence on June 17. The Directorate General of Medical Education (DGME) confirmed the date in a...
Books are a source of true knowledge, not social media, says Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysias Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysians to rekindle a national culture of reading, warning that a dependence on social media for information is eroding the countrys intellectual foundations, reports The Star. Reading has not yet become a culture in our...
Govt grants tax rebate for donations to 9 welfare organisations
The government has officially recognised nine non-profit organizations as public welfare institutions, enabling individual taxpayers to claim tax rebates for donations made to these entities, reports UNB. According to a fresh gazette notification, donations or grants given by any individual...
Judge blocks Trump administration's attempt to bar foreign students from Harvard
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a controversial policy that would have barred Harvard University from enrolling international students. The decision follows a lawsuit filed by Harvard in Boston federal court, accusing the administration of violating...
Teachers demand reinstatement of Barisal University’s removed pro-vc, treasurer
The University Teachers Association of Bangladesh (UTAB) has demanded the immediate reinstatement of Barisal Universitys Pro-Vice Chancellor, Professor Dr. Golam Rabbani, and Treasurer, Professor Dr. Mohammad Mamun Or Rashid, calling their dismissal unjust, illegal, and unreasonable. In a joint...
Schools, colleges to get up to 19 days off
Educational institutions across Bangladesh are set to observe extended holidays of up to 19 days in June, as Eid-ul-Adha vacation will merge with the summer break, according to the 2025 academic calendar released by the Ministry of Education. Government and non-government secondary schools will...
Teachers from technical institutions announce 15-point demand, threaten hunger strike
Teachers from technical, agricultural diploma, and vocational (BM) institutions in Bangladesh have come together to announce a 15-point demand to the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE). The educators, gathered in front of the DTE office in Agargaon on Sunday, staged a protest over...
Education sector to get highest allocation in next budget
Highlighting the governments priority on the education sector, Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Education Siddique Jobayer on Friday said that the highest allocation will be ensured for education in the upcoming 2025-2026 budget, reports BSS. Currently, the education sector is witnessing...
"Education is a commitment to justice and environmental protection."
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said that education is not merely about earning a degree, it is a deep commitment to truth, justice, and environmental protection. She emphasized that education should not become just a means of earning a living; rather, it...
Youths must champion peace, tolerance and justice: Education Adviser
Education adviser Professor Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar has urged the youths to build a world based on peace, tolerance and justice. The doors of possibilities are opening through new technologies while global intolerance, extremism and narrow-mindedness are becoming challenges on the path to great...