- Elizabeth Strout, Miranda July shortlisted for Women's Prize for Fiction
- Mymensingh youth who participated in Ukraine war for Russia dies
- CA to hold bilateral talks with Modi, other BIMSTEC leaders tomorrow
- Rescue team led by Bangladesh Army continues its operation in Myanmar
- Thai ministers meet CA on BIMSTEC sidelines
- ‘Evidence of conspiracy to thwart July-August trial found’
- Kagiso Rabada leaves Gujarat Titans squad for personal reasons
- Gold price declines after hitting all-time high on Trump tariffs
- India says 'examining the implications' of US tariffs
- Russia, Cuba, North Korea escape Trump's tariff
- Over 100,000 child deaths, 63,000 stillbirths annually in Bangladesh
- Trump's tariffs dull the dollar's safe-haven sheen
- BIMSTEC Secretary General calls on Touhid
- CA joins official dinner of BIMSTEC
- Real Madrid got $154M from UEFA to top prize money table last season
- Rejuvenated IPL match-winner Siraj praised for 'fire in his belly'
- Top Russian official in Washington for talks on improving ties
- Strict action to be taken to stop extortion in hills: Home Advisor
- China arrests 3 Filipinos on charge of spying
- Strong earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia
Trump to sign order for US Education Department shut down
President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order Thursday calling for the shutdown of the Education Department, reports AP. Citing a White House official, who wished to be unnamed, the media said that this will fulfill a long-standing conservative goal to eliminate the agency. Trump...
Abrar for developing science-based education in country
Education Adviser Prof Dr Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar today (March 19) called for developing a science-based and modern technology-based education system in the country. He made the call while speaking at a seminar titled Past, Present and Future of Madrasah Education in Bangladesh at the...
Big differences between desire and reality: Primary and Mass Education Adviser
Primary and Mass Education Adviser Bidhan Ranjan Ray Poddar discussed the significant gap between aspirations and reality in the countrys education system. Speaking at a meeting with stakeholders in Barisal on Sunday morning, Dr. Poddar emphasized the primary goal of improving education quality...
Ex-Edu Adviser gives good news for teachers
Former Education Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud on Wednesday said festival allowance, entertainment allowance, house rent and other perks will be increased for the MPO listed teachers, reports UNB. I assured everyone that we will try to meet the demands as much as we can in the upcoming budget after...
Order on 5 percent quota in school admissions revoked
Facing criticism, the Ministry of Education has canceled the order reserving five percent quota for admission to government secondary schools for family members of those injured or murdered in the July-August uprising. However, cancelling quota, the ministry instructed to reserve one extra seat...
6,531 selected assistant teachers to join by March 12
A Supreme Court order on Monday has cleared way for appointing 6,531 candidates as assistant teachers of government primary schools in Dhaka and Chattogram divisions, reports BSS. Following the order, the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education has granted administrative approval for the...
Indonesia's religious ministry announces 'Love Curriculum' for Islamic schools
Indonesias Ministry of Religious Affairs is set to launch a new educational initiative called the Love Curriculum to be implemented in Islamic schools (madrasas) across the country. The curriculum aims to promote solidarity and prevent discrimination, ensuring students of different backgrounds and...
MBBS admission test results for 2024-25 published, 45.62% pass
The results of the MBBS admission test for the 2024-25 academic session at public and private medical colleges were released on Sunday, with a pass rate of 45.62%, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Out of 131,760 applicants, 60,095 candidates passed the exam, which required...
US, Nigeria strengthen tech partnership with $2m broadband study grant
The U.S. and Nigeria have taken a major step to deepen their technological collaboration with the inaugural U.S.-Nigeria Technology Dialogue, held on January 10 in Washington, D.C. Led by U.S. Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell and Nigerian Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy...
Research is vital for a country’s progress – DU VC Niaz Khan at UIU symposium
The importance of research in academic growth and national development was at the forefront of discussions at the 2nd Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS) 2024, organized by the School of Business and Economics (SoBE) at United International University (UIU). The award ceremony, held on Monday,...
Over 200 students awarded merit scholarships at EWU
East West University (EWU) awarded the Merit Scholarship to 219 students from the Summer and Fall 2024 semesters in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements. A significant majority of the scholarship recipients were female. The ceremony was held on Sunday, at the Manzur Elahi...
Govt school teachers cannot be involved in politics
Primary and Mass Education Adviser Dr Bidhan Ranjan Roy said that the government school teachers being employed under government regulations, are prohibited from engaging in politics, and legal action will be taken if such involvement is proven. Bidhan Ranjan made these remarks on Saturday...
Bangladesh to be happy, prosperous and peaceful
We, the students, are the future of the nation. Our thoughts and opinions today will shape the Bangladesh of tomorrow. Therefore, I envision a Bangladesh where development, good governance, and equal rights for all are ensured. This Bangladesh will be happy, prosperous, and peaceful, with the...
Don’t know when all students will get textbooks: Adviser
Education Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud on Tuesday said he could not confirm when all students will receive their textbooks in the current academic year. He said this while replying to a question from reporters at the Secretariat following a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase....