Govt to introduce Class IV textbook featuring chapters on art, music and dance: state minister
10 June 2026, 12:56 PM
Education
Govt appoints VCs to four public universities
8 June 2026, 22:01 PM
Education
Plan underway to shorten SSC, HSC exams
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Education
Move underway to reduce SSC, HSC subjects and exam days
6 June 2026, 19:18 PM
Education
Free uniforms, shoes for govt primary school students likely from August
4 June 2026, 19:58 PM
Education
Govt to resume retirement benefit payments for teachers: Education minister
4 June 2026, 17:23 PM
Education
Sports in curriculum to help children develop an interest in games from an early age: Milon
4 June 2026, 17:18 PM
Education
DU student with disabilities alleges assault by 3 JCD leaders at Jagannath Hall
25 May 2026, 16:08 PM
Campus
Aga Khan Academy Dhaka celebrates class of 2026
22 May 2026, 15:00 PM
Education
DUET ‘shutdown’ over VC appointment enters seventh day
20 May 2026, 14:26 PM
Campus
A promising lawyer’s commendable feat
Elinore Rema, a second-generation Bangladeshi immigrant, is on her way to becoming the first lawyer in Australia from Bangladesh’s Garo community. Elinore has a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from University of New South Wales. She developed a passion for law during the beginning of the Syrian Civil War, as she wanted to make a difference and help refugees from war torn countries find asylum in Australia. Subsequently, she got a diploma in Migration Law at Australian National University, before completing a Juris Doctor (a postgraduate degree) at University of New South Wales.
15 July 2021, 18:00 PM
SSC, HSC exams on 3 subjects in Nov, Dec if Covid situation improves
Secondary School Certificate, Higher Secondary Certificate and equivalent exams of 2021 will be held in November and December this year, only if Covid-19 situation in the country improves.
15 July 2021, 05:25 AM
Deans’ body recommends rescheduling DU entry test
Dhaka University (DU) deans’ committee has recommended rescheduling its honours admission tests for 2020-21 session, as the Covid-19 situation has worsened.
13 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Govt plans to vaccinate school, college students
The government is considering reopening schools and colleges by inoculating the teachers and students within the shortest possible time.
13 July 2021, 18:00 PM
DU deans’ committee recommends rescheduling admission tests
Dhaka University’s deans’ committee has recommended rescheduling its honours first year admission tests for the session 2020-21 as the Covid-19 situation has worsened.
13 July 2021, 13:28 PM
Dr Sultan-Ul-Islam appointed new Rajshahi University pro-vice-chancellor
Prof Dr Sultan-Ul-Islam has been appointed as the new pro-vice-chancellor of Rajshahi University (RU).
13 July 2021, 09:40 AM
Going abroad: Bangladeshi students asked to get registered for vaccination
Bangladeshi students, who will go abroad for higher studies, have been asked to get registered for vaccination.
13 July 2021, 09:22 AM
Govt won’t reopen schools amid Covid wave
Unicef and Unesco yesterday urged decision-makers and governments all over the world to prioritise the safe reopening of schools in order to avoid a “generational catastrophe”.
12 July 2021, 18:00 PM
EWU holds virtual convocation
The 20th convocation of East West University (EWU) was held virtually yesterday. As representative of the President, Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni conferred degrees among graduates at the programme.
12 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Uncertainty over SSC, HSC exams
Education Minister Dipu Moni is likely to hold a press conference this week to brief about this year’s SSC and HSC examinations that have been pending due to Covid-19 induced school closure.
12 July 2021, 18:00 PM
96 Bangladeshi students nominated for full scholarship in Hungary
Ninety-six Bangladesh students have been nominated for the ‘Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme 2021-22’ by the Hungarian authorities, according to a press release of Secondary and Higher Education Division of Education Ministry.
12 July 2021, 10:00 AM
Avoid generational catastrophe, reopen schools immediately: Unicef, Unesco
Unicef and Unesco have urged the decision-makers and governments to prioritise the safe reopening of schools all over the world to avoid a “generational catastrophe”.
12 July 2021, 07:43 AM
DPS STS School Dhaka rejoices in the achievements of Class of 2021
DPS STS School Dhaka (Delhi Public) celebrated its Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2021 on June 25, 2021, at 4:00 pm. The ceremony was conducted virtually through Zoom alongside a continuous broadcast via Facebook Live.
12 July 2021, 07:16 AM
‘No convocation for us’
When students of East West University found that their convocation will be held virtually, they were disappointed.
11 July 2021, 18:00 PM
‘Bangabandhu Chair’ to be established at Delhi University
Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) will establish “Bangabandhu Chair” at the University of Delhi to honour Father of the Nation of Bangladesh and the 50th anniversary of the country’s Liberation War and Indo-Bangla diplomatic relations.
10 July 2021, 18:00 PM
BRAC University pledges to nurture future leaders
“The Daily Star Campus Stars” is a show that highlights promising young individuals who have excelled in their academics and extracurricular activities, alongside securing success in their professional paths. The fifth episode of the show took place on June 22, 2021, featuring panellists from BRAC University.
8 July 2021, 18:50 PM
Private university owners urge PM to cancel 15% income tax
Owners of private universities today urged Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to cancel the 15 percent income tax on the universities, terming it “unacceptable”.
3 July 2021, 10:35 AM
DU waives students’ dorm, transport fees until university opens
Authorities of Dhaka University have decided to waive students’ dormitory and transport fees as the university has been closed since March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
2 July 2021, 11:08 AM
Hungary signs deal for yearly intake of 130 Bangladeshi students with full scholarship
Bangladesh and Hungary have signed a MoU that secured Hungarian Governments' full scholarships under the Stipendium Hungaricum Programme for a yearly intake of 130 Bangladeshi students at undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate levels for next three years.
2 July 2021, 08:16 AM
Lord Lytton’s words of wisdom at Dhaka University’s first convocation
July 1, 2021, marked 100 years of the establishment of Dhaka University (DU). The institution initiated its journey with only 60 teachers and 877 students.
1 July 2021, 18:00 PM