Now a writer belittled in HSC Bangla 2nd paper question

After the recent controversy over communal issue in HSC questions, now a question on the technical board’s Bangla second paper has belittled a renowned writer of the country.
9 November 2022, 14:40 PM

Communal question in HSC test: A gross violation of govt guideline

Teachers who prepared and scrutinised the HSC Bangla first paper question that hurt the religious sentiments of the Hindus have violated government guidelines for making question papers, officials have said.
8 November 2022, 18:00 PM

HSC question involving “communal issue”: 5 identified

Five people, who were allegedly involved in making and editing of HSC Bangla first part exam’s question, which was hurtful to the religious sentiments of the Hindus, have been identified.
8 November 2022, 07:13 AM

HSC exams: A question designed to offend

In a disturbing development, the question paper for Bangla first part HSC exam contained a question that is hurtful to the religious sentiments of the Hindus.
7 November 2022, 12:31 PM

Technical education board: HSC Bangla 1st part test postponed

Bangladesh Technical Education Board yesterday postponed the first part of Bangla HSC exams for class XI students on both new and old syllabi due  to what officials said was a question paper mix-up.
6 November 2022, 18:00 PM

JU students protest felling of trees to construct playground

Jahangirnagar University student organisation, JU progressive students, protested the felling of trees at the campus today (November 6, 2022) and urged the authorities to stop all unplanned development.
6 November 2022, 14:17 PM

Printing mistake: Technical board postpones 2 HSC exams

Bangladesh Technical Education Board postponed today’s (November 6, 2022) Bangla first part HSC exams for both new and old syllabuses of class XI students due to printing mistakes in question papers.
6 November 2022, 11:41 AM

"No need for coaching centres after adoption of new curriculum"

Education Minister Dipu Moni has said that there will be no need for coaching centers for pre-primary to HSC students after the new curriculum is introduced.
6 November 2022, 06:59 AM

HSC, equivalent exams begin

This year's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and its equivalent examinations began across the country this morning (November 6, 2022).
6 November 2022, 05:11 AM

Misbehaving with pvt university student at TSC: DU suspends BCL man

An activist of Dhaka University BCL unit has been suspended from the university on charge of "misbehaving with a female student of a private university at TSC”.
5 November 2022, 08:30 AM

Dipu Moni against age limit in public university admission

Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni today said that age barrier and time limit should be removed for admission to public universities. 
4 November 2022, 09:44 AM

HSC exam: DMP bans public movement within 200 yards of exam centres

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has imposed a ban on the movement of anyone except Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) students and exam officials, within 200 yards of test centres in the capital.
3 November 2022, 16:19 PM

NSU to host international conference: 'Ruptures and Resilience: English Studies in the Now'

Organisers told The Daily Star, “We expect this conference to be a grand event for showcasing theoretical ideas and cutting-edge research in the fields of literature, linguistics, and English teaching”.
3 November 2022, 09:50 AM

Applying to universities abroad: myth busting for parents

As application season draws near, here are some of the most common myths debunked.
3 November 2022, 00:00 AM

Mental Abuse in Schools: An Epidemic Left Unaddressed

Schools should implement discipline regulations that are more mindful of students' humanity.
3 November 2022, 00:00 AM

Assault on DU campus: Victim submits written complaint to VC

A female private university student, who was allegedly harassed and physically assaulted on Dhaka University campus by a DU student, has submitted a written complaint to DU Vice Chancellor Prof Md Akhtaruzzaman in this regard.
2 November 2022, 14:25 PM

DU BCL activist accused of slapping pvt univ female student

An activist of the Dhaka University Bangladesh Chhatra League unit has been accused of eve-teasing and slapping a female student of a private university at TSC. Besides, a shop employee of Hakim Chattar has also accused the same BCL activist of snatching his money and phone.
1 November 2022, 10:26 AM

Govt primary school teacher welfare trust bill placed in JS

The Government Primary School Teacher Welfare Trust Bill, 2022 was placed in Parliament today (October 31, 2022) aiming at bearing the expense of education of minor child of teacher if they die during service.
31 October 2022, 15:01 PM

Govt mulls single shift for public primary schools from Jan 2023

The government is planning to implement a single shift in all public primary schools across the country, said Aminul Islam Khan, outgoing senior secretary to the primary and mass education ministry today (October 30, 2022). 
30 October 2022, 11:59 AM

DU Climate Action places 9 proposals for COP27

Dhaka University students’ proposition for COP27 has been announced yesterday (October 27, 2022) at a programme held at the base of Raju Memorial Sculpture, organised by Dhaka University for Climate Action.
28 October 2022, 17:08 PM