New JCD committees formed at 19 private univs

Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of the BNP, has announced new committees in 19 private universities such as BRAC University and Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology.
12 June 2025, 18:49 PM

Can't afford another lost decade for education

Whenever the issue of education surfaces in Bangladesh, policymakers across the political spectrum tend to strike a familiar chord. "Education is our top priority," they harp
6 June 2025, 04:00 AM

Trump administration ramps up attack on Harvard, Columbia

Trump is seeking to bring the universities to heel with claims their international students pose a national security threat, and that they ignored anti-Semitism on campus, and perpetuate liberal bias
5 June 2025, 04:50 AM

Govt to roll out revised curriculum from 2027

The interim government is set to introduce a revised secondary education curriculum in phases starting from 2027, officials said.
4 June 2025, 19:32 PM

Bogura Science and Technology University gets its first VC

Professor Kudrat-E-Zahan, of the chemistry department of Rajshahi University, has been appointed as the first vice-chancellor of the newly-established Bogura Science and Technology University..He will serve a four-year term..The appointment was officially announced today in a circula
3 June 2025, 19:46 PM

JnU gets full 200 acres for second campus after 7-year wait

Handover of final 11.40 acres in Keraniganj clears way for construction
3 June 2025, 15:21 PM

Primary school teachers start indefinite strike

Assistant teachers at government primary schools across the country began an indefinite work abstention yesterday, demanding that their entry-level pay be placed under the 11th grade of the national pay scale.
26 May 2025, 18:05 PM

Govt to bring back admission tests for polytechnic institutes from 2025–26

Move aims to improve academic standards, says technical education secretary
26 May 2025, 12:19 PM

DU to offer 'special admission privileges' to families of July uprising victims

If there is no family members available, siblings of the victims will be eligible for the benefits
26 May 2025, 07:47 AM

Pry school teachers go on indefinite strike today

Assistant teachers at government primary schools across the country will go on a full-day work abstention from today for an indefinite period to press home their three-point demand, including fixing their starting salary to the 11th grade of the national pay scale.
25 May 2025, 18:10 PM

Recruitment at JnU: Committee formed to probe 15 years of corruption

Jagannath University (JnU) has formed an investigation committee to probe allegations of irregularities and corruption in the recruitment and promotion of teachers, officers, and staff from 2009 to August 2024.
23 May 2025, 19:01 PM

RU renames 12 structures

The Rajshahi University (RU) administration has renamed at least 12 structures and buildings on campus.
23 May 2025, 19:01 PM

Thrive hosts annual tea party to support sustainable school meals

Thrive, in partnership with Direct Fresh and Space Dawg, hosted a tea party at Soi 71 in Dhaka recently, gathering long-time supporters, diplomats, and community leaders to champion sustainable school meals for children in Bangladesh
22 May 2025, 13:31 PM

46th BCS written exams now from July 24; 47th preliminary Sept 19

The postponed written tests of the compulsory subjects of the 46th BCS will be held from July 24 to August 3
22 May 2025, 06:27 AM

Search committee formed after posts already filled

The government has decided to form a search committee to recommend vice-chancellors, pro-VCs, and treasurers for public universities. But educationists are criticising the timing and intent of the move as most of these top positions in at least 47 universities have already been filled.
19 May 2025, 21:25 PM

Shammo murder: Call for justice gets louder

Amid ongoing protests over the murder of Dhaka University student and JCD leader Shahriar Alam Shammo, the platform "Students Against Terrorism" has once again demanded the resignation of the university's vice-chancellor and proctor, citing their failure to ensure campus security.
19 May 2025, 21:06 PM

Kuet teachers now suspend admin work

The teachers’ association of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (Kuet) yesterday announced a complete suspension of all administrative activities with immediate effect.
18 May 2025, 18:17 PM

7 colleges to continue operating under UGC until new university formed

Prof AKM Elias, principal of Dhaka College, to be appointed as the administrator
18 May 2025, 16:05 PM

OxfordAQA officially launches in Bangladesh

International exam board promises UK-standard qualifications tailored for global learners
18 May 2025, 15:06 PM

Proposed university: Issue gazette to form interim admin by today

Students of seven colleges in the capital yesterday issued a 24-hour ultimatum demanding the immediate issuance of a gazette notification to form an interim administrative body for the proposed Dhaka Central University.
17 May 2025, 19:46 PM