Spreading the light of knowledge

With educational institutions being closed owing to the pandemic, children living in the hill tracts had been severely affected, as remote learning remained a distant dream for them.
3 March 2022, 18:00 PM

How social media shaped my teaching experience

Online classes opened a window none of us knew was possible.
2 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Primary schools abuzz again as students return to class

Primary and kindergartens students were excited to be back in school as in-person classes resumed today.
2 March 2022, 06:50 AM

SSC, HSC with more subjects this year

This year’s SSC and HSC examinations are likely to begin on June 19 and August 22 respectively, on more subjects than last year’s exams.
1 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Left in legal limbo

The process of handing over 52 acres of land allocated to Dhaka University in 2018 remains halted for four years due to legal complexities.
1 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Prof Nurul Alam appointed JU acting VC

Prof Md Nurul Alam, pro-vice chancellor of Jahangirnagar University, has been appointed as the vice chancellor on an interim basis for the administrative needs of the university, in addition to his responsibilities.
1 March 2022, 17:46 PM

In-person classes at primary schools from tomorrow

In-person classes at primary schools across the country will resume tomorrow with strict Covid-19 protocols in place.
1 March 2022, 16:48 PM

SSC, HSC exams likely to begin on Jun 19, Aug 22

This year's Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations are likely to begin on June 19 and August 22 respectively.
1 March 2022, 06:04 AM

First year college classes to begin from Wednesday

Colleges across the country are slated to start classes for freshly-admitted 11th grade students from March 2. This comes after eight months of the scheduled time, as the classes had to be delayed due to Covid-19.
27 February 2022, 18:00 PM

CU students stage demo demanding regular shuttle train service

Students of Chittagong University (CU) today staged a demonstration demanding a regular schedule of shuttle trains on the university route.
27 February 2022, 13:00 PM

PUST employees continue demo on 2nd day

A group of officers and employees of Pabna University of Science and Technology continued their demonstration for the second consecutive day today to press home their 17-point demands, including recruitment and upgradation of workers and employees.
27 February 2022, 07:39 AM

Public universities: Admission seekers worried over syllabus

Admission seekers are worried about their preparations for the coming public university entrance exams as most of the universities are yet to decide whether the exam syllabus would be shortened or not.
26 February 2022, 18:00 PM

Ragging: 20 injured in BCL infighting at CU

At least 20 activists of the Bangladesh Chhatra League of Chittagong University unit were injured last night during a clash between two groups over ragging a junior activist on campus.
23 February 2022, 19:47 PM

DU decides to make 13 teacher posts vacant

Dhaka University (DU) authorities yesterday night took the decision to announce positions of 13 teachers, who went abroad to study but did not return, as vacant.
23 February 2022, 18:00 PM

Repeat after me: Thesis anxiety is real

The many different ways writing an academic paper can get to you.
23 February 2022, 18:00 PM

Failing to rejoin after higher studies: Posts of 13 DU teachers declared vacant

The Dhaka University authorities today declared vacant posts of 13 teachers as they failed to rejoin after pursuing higher studies abroad.
23 February 2022, 17:33 PM

UGC probing allegation of Tk 8cr admission fees shared among JU teachers, officials

The University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) have initiated an inquiry into allegations that the money collected from the candidates during admissions to Jahangirnagar University for the academic year 2019-20 was shared among teachers and officials.
23 February 2022, 12:58 PM

In-person classes resume in secondary schools, colleges, unis

In-person classes of secondary schools and colleges across the country resumed today partially, after a month-long closure since January 21 following a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases.
22 February 2022, 04:47 AM

Bangla, English mandatory for 2022 SSC, HSC

As secondary schools and colleges partially resume in-person classes today, education boards have decided that SSC and HSC candidates of 2022 will need to sit for Bangla and English exams besides three optional subjects.
21 February 2022, 18:00 PM

Aiding learners’ high school transition

School kids are just beginning to learn what they want their identities to be. At this age, they look toward the future and see a world filled to the brim with possibilities.
21 February 2022, 18:00 PM