Prof Mohammad Iqbal takes charge as Duet VC amid protest
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18 May 2026, 10:29 AM Education
JU students demand proctor’s resignation after attempted rape on campus
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13 May 2026, 23:12 PM Crime & Justice
Over 40 school students fall sick after exposure to toxic chemical in Pabna
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13 May 2026, 19:40 PM Education
Govt to revise curriculum, syllabus: Milon
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10 May 2026, 00:00 AM Education
Prof Israfil appointed first VC of Thakurgaon University
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7 May 2026, 19:29 PM Education
Prof Ziaur Rahman appointed Sylhet Medical University VC
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27 April 2026, 21:10 PM Health
UGC member Prof Tanzimuddin resigns, cites 'institutional' reasons
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23 April 2026, 21:09 PM Education

Class-VI TO IX: Annual exams to be held on short syllabus

This year’s annual exams for classes six to nine will be conducted under a shortened syllabus, according to the guidelines issued by the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) yesterday.
11 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Edu ministry asks UGC to form body to probe irregularities in cluster admin tests

The education ministry has directed the University Grants Commission (UGC) to form a committee to investigate any irregularities in the cluster admission tests of general and science and technology universities
4 September 2024, 13:22 PM

SC upholds HC's stay order on reconstitution of NSU trustee board

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court today upheld a High Court order staying a government decision that had reconstituted the trustee board of North South University (NSU) in 2022
4 September 2024, 13:17 PM

Education adviser urges immediate halt to teacher harassment and forced resignations

Wahiduddin Mahmud labelled such practices as "completely unacceptable"
3 September 2024, 09:47 AM

Secondary Edn: Science, arts, commerce groups return

The education ministry has reinstated the stream-based system at the secondary level, reinstating science, humanities, and business studies groups that were scrapped under the new curriculum introduced by the previous government.
1 September 2024, 18:00 PM

HC rejects writ seeking reforms in secondary level education

The High Court today refused to accept a writ petition that sought its order on the government to reform the education system at the secondary school level
27 August 2024, 15:25 PM

Prof Niaz appointed DU VC 'for the time being': education ministry

Professor Niaz Ahmed Khan has been appointed as the vice-chancellor of Dhaka University “for the time being”
27 August 2024, 09:51 AM

Niaz Ahmed Khan new DU VC

Prof Niaz Ahmed Khan has been appointed as the vice-chancellor of Dhaka University.
26 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Edn institutions: Forcing people to resign may lead to collapse

Education adviser to the interim government, Professor Wahiduddin Mahmud, said yesterday that forcing individuals in educational institutions to resign could lead to the collapse of the administrative system.
25 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Remaining HSC exams cancelled in face of protest

The government yesterday cancelled the previously postponed Higher Secondary Certificate and equivalent examinations after hundreds of students entered the Secretariat and demonstrated for hours.
20 August 2024, 18:00 PM

VCs of Khulna and Barishal universities resign

Khulna University (KU) Vice Chancellor Prof Md Mahmood Hossain and Barishal University (BU) Vice Chancellor Prof Mohammad Badruzzaman Bhuiyan have resigned
20 August 2024, 13:07 PM

Remaining HSC exams cancelled following student protests

In the face of student protests, the government today cancelled all remaining HSC and equivalent examinations
20 August 2024, 11:14 AM

Remaining HSC exams postponed, to be held on half the questions

The examinations of the rest of the subjects of HSC and equivalent examinations will be held on half the number of questions
20 August 2024, 08:27 AM

Educational institutions to reopen today

The Ministry of Education has asked the authorities concerned to reopen all the educational institutions in the country and resume academic activities from today (Sunday)
17 August 2024, 19:32 PM

Public univs ‘reopen’ today

Public universities are set to reopen today amid a vacuum in the administrations after the resignation of at least 20 vice-chancellors, 10 pro-vice-chancellors, and many other officials.
17 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Educational institutions to reopen August 18

The interim government yesterday ordered all educational institutions across Bangladesh to resume academic activities on August 18 and published a new schedule for the deferred Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exams.
15 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Govt instructs educational institutions to open from Aug 18

Education ministry issues notification in this regard
15 August 2024, 09:38 AM

Primary schools reopen after 28 days

Primary schools across the country reopened today after 28 days of closure
14 August 2024, 05:57 AM

HSC exams may resume on Sept 11

The education ministry has proposed resuming the postponed Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations from September 11
13 August 2024, 12:42 PM

Private university association urges interim govt to withdraw VAT and taxes

The Association of Private Universities of Bangladesh (APUB) today urged the interim government to withdraw all forms of VAT and taxes imposed on "non-profit" private universities, citing significant disparities between public and private higher education in the country
13 August 2024, 12:10 PM