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

The conception and birth of Dhaka University

Dhaka University (DU), the oldest public university in Bangladesh, started its journey on July 1, 1921. This year marks the centenary of the institution. DU was started after many obstacles and conspiracies; the story behind its establishment comes from the efforts and sacrifices of many selfless heroes.
1 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Inspirations behind joining DU

The University of Dhaka, better known as Dhaka University (DU), played a pivotal role in creating many intellectual minds and charismatic leaders of our country, giving rise to monumental student movements that led to the independence of Bangladesh.
1 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Closure of high schools, colleges extended till July 31

The government has extended the closure of all secondary and higher secondary educational institutions till July 31, as a preventive measure against further spread of coronavirus.
29 June 2021, 09:18 AM

RU authorities file GD against “illegal” recruits

The authorities of Rajshahi University have filed a General Diary (GD) with the city’s Matihar Police Station against teachers, officials and staffers who were recruited “illegally” recently.
28 June 2021, 14:14 PM