How school-goers are coping during blockades and strikes

The string of blockades announced by BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami since the end of October has created obstacles for day-to-day activities in all walks of life. Students and educational institutions have suffered heavily, as year-end exams are scheduled to take place during the next two months
10 November 2023

2 journos assaulted by BCL men at Rajshahi college

The incident took place in the afternoon when the mathematics department barred certain students from sitting for the 4th year in-course exams for not having at least 50 percent class attendance
9 November 2023

IUB holds 24th convocation

Education Minister Dipu Moni yesterday advocated for modular education, saying that it will enable students to adapt to the evolving knowledge landscape.
8 November 2023

BCL men assault JCD leader on DU campus

A Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) leader was beaten up by a group of Chhatra League leaders on the Dhaka University campus this evening
7 November 2023

RU physician sued for sexually harassing girl

A case was filed on Monday night against Rajshahi University's deputy chief physician on charges of sexually harassing a girl in Talaimari area
31 October 2023

A ‘hospital’ for treating struggling students

When schools reopened after the Covid-enforced closures, many students, especially at the primary level, were found to be lagging behind in their studies.
31 October 2023

Educate, empower girls to prevent child marriage

Education, empowerment and awareness are essential to mitigate early marriage, said speakers at a seminar yesterday.
30 October 2023

New curriculum: It’ll bring positive changes to edu

Education Minister Dipu Moni today said the government introduced the new national curriculum to bring positive changes in education standards and nurture a skilled workforce for sustainable development
30 October 2023

New Nat’l Curriculum: Vested quarter spreading propaganda

Education Minister Dipu Moni yesterday told parliament that some teachers, coaching centres and guidebook businessmen are spreading propaganda centring the new education curriculum fearing their businesses will be affected.
29 October 2023

Single entry exam for public universities

The University Grants Commission has finalised the draft of Central Admission Test Authority Ordinance, which will require all public universities to hold a uniform admission test for undergraduate students from the 2023-24 academic year.
26 October 2023

DU to confer honorary degree on Bangabandhu

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman will be awarded an honorary degree of “Doctor of Laws” posthumously by Dhaka University on October 29.
26 October 2023

Scholastica holds annual play ‘Hobuchandra Raja Gobuchandra Mantri’

The Drama, Music, and Dance Club of Scholastica staged its annual drama, Dakkhinaranjon Mitra Mazumder's "Hobuchandra Raja Gobuchandra Mantri", today at STM Hall of its senior campus in Uttara
19 October 2023

DU campus brought under CCTV surveillance

University authorities say 58 cameras set up on campus to ensure students' safety
16 October 2023

4 more national maritime institutes being established: shipping minister

Four more national maritime institutes are being established in Kurigram, Rajshahi, Dinajpur, and Meherpur to create skilled human resources in the shipping sector, said State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury today
15 October 2023

BCL activists accused of torturing 3 Dhaka College students

Three students of Dhaka College have been tortured allegedly by Chhatra League activists at the North Hostel
15 October 2023

Prof Maksud Kamal appointed VC of Dhaka University

Dhaka University Pro-vice Chancellor (Academic) Prof ASM Maksud Kamal has been appointed as vice-chancellor "for the time being"
15 October 2023

Mid-day meals for primary students from November

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Md Zakir Hossen yesterday said the mid-day meals programme for primary school students will be commenced in November this year as a pilot project
14 October 2023

Prof Maksud Kamal set to become next VC of Dhaka University

Prof Dr ASM Maksud Kamal is going to be appointed as the 29th vice-chancellor of Dhaka University as current VC Prof Md Akhtaruzzaman's tenure will expire on November 2
14 October 2023

Risking lives to attend classes

Arifa Khatun, a fourth-grader at Bostal Government Primary School in Sujanagar upazila of Pabna, has to travel to school using a boat every day, leaving her family concerned for her safety
13 October 2023

Students struggling with rising food prices at DU dorm canteens

Many students of Dhaka University are facing difficulties as meal prices in the dorm canteens have increased by up to 25 percent since the pandemic
13 October 2023