Primary education: PECE, similar tests should be scrapped

A government-appointed advisory committee yesterday recommended scrapping the Primary Education Completion Examination and similar tests.
10 February 2025

Bachelor’s to turn hybrid with technical courses

The interim government is planning to reduce the duration of the four-year bachelor's course under the National University to three years, said Prof M Aminul Islam, special assistant to the education adviser. 
9 February 2025

2nd convocation of BUFT held

The 2nd Convocation of the BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) was held at Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center yesterday.
8 February 2025

UNIMAS offers special scholarships to Bangladeshis

The VC invited more Bangladeshi students to get enrolled at their university taking advantage of its affordable fee structure, quality education, and eco-friendly campus
8 February 2025

Former CoU BCL convener detained by students, handed over to police

BCL convener Mahmudur Rahman Masum was sitting for his exam at Cumilla Victoria College when a group of students entered the hall around 10:30am—30 minutes after it began—and took him away.
7 February 2025

JU scraps ward quota amid student protests

The Jahangirnagar University administration abolished the ward quota early today.
4 February 2025

JU staffers threaten strike over new admission policy

Staffers and officials of Jahangirnagar University (JU) yesterday announced an indefinite work abstention from today, protesting the new regulations over the admission of their children.
4 February 2025

Abolition of ward quota: JU students call off hunger strike

The strike was halted at 5:45am today, following assurances from JU Vice-Chancellor Professor Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan.
3 February 2025

Chhatra Union for overhauling DUCSU’s structure, leadership

The Dhaka University chapter of Bangladesh Chhatra Union called for the removal of the provision that the vice chancellor serves as the DUCSU president
2 February 2025

Titumir College: Govt urges protesters to keep patience

The Ministry of Education today urged protesters demanding the upgrade of Government Titumir College into a university to remain patient, as the issue is under consideration
1 February 2025

Akalu Govt Primary School: Playground turned into a construction site

The playground of Akalu Government Primary School in Aloa of Bhuanpur upazila in Tangail has been occupied by road construction materials and vehicles for the past several weeks, disrupting students’ education and sports activities.
31 January 2025

JnU admission tests begin for 2024-25 session

The test began at 10:00am where a total of 1,375 candidates applied for the 'E' unit admission test.
31 January 2025

Titumir college students continue hunger strike, lift road blockade

This morning, around 20 students were stationed in front of the college gate, with 10 of them on hunger strike
31 January 2025

UGC considers ‘July 36 univ’ for seven govt colleges

The University Grants Commission is considering a new public university named “July 36 University” for the seven government colleges that were under Dhaka University.
30 January 2025

SUST to host international conference on political studies

The political studies department is organising an international conference for the first time in its 29-year history
30 January 2025

Technical Edu Board: HC stays hiring of 3,534 candidates

The High Court yesterday stayed the recruitment of 3,534 candidates under the Technical Education Board for three months.
27 January 2025

DU, 7 colleges part ways at last

Eight years after their re-affiliation, Dhaka University and its seven affiliated colleges have decided to sever ties.
27 January 2025

What triggered the nightlong chaos between DU and seven college students?

At least 20 students from both sides were injured while the two sides chased each other
27 January 2025

Adviser urges patience, dialogue to resolve DU-7 College student dispute

Speaking to reporters after a core committee meeting on law and order at the Secretariat, the adviser said the conflict, which had escalated into a law-and-order issue, originated from a minor incident.
27 January 2025