Sunday, 29 Jun, 2025

Education

Anisa allowed to sit HSC exam as appeal goes viral

Anisa, a Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinee from Dhaka Education Board Laboratory School and College, who missed her first exam due to her mother's illness, was allowed to sit for her Bangla second paper on Sunday following public outcry and assurances from the education

HSC candidates allowed to enter exam centres from 8:30am

Dhaka Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board Controller Prof SM Kamal Uddin Hayder has said HSC candidates will be allowed to enter their exam centre premises from 8:30am to help reduce traffic congestion and public inconvenience. In a notification issued today, he said centre

Student missed HSC exam for sick mother under review

The government is considering a special arrangement for a student who missed the first day of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination due to sick mother who had to admit to the hospital. A statement in this regard was issued by the government press wing on Friday (June 27).

HSC, equivalent exams begin today

The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations begin today (June 25) simultaneously across the country, with a total of 12,51,111 candidates participating this year. Among the examinees, 618,015 are male and 633,096 are female. Of the total, 10,55,398 students are

HSC, equivalent exams begin tomorrow

The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations will begin simultaneously across the country tomorrow (June 25). This year, a total of 12,51,111 candidates will take part in the public examination. Among the examinees, 618,015 are male and 633,096 are

IUB to host 5th International Conference on ‘Language, Literature, Culture, and Crises’

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) will host the 5th International Conference on “Language, Literature, Culture, and Crises” on June 26–27.  The Department of English and Modern Languages (DEML), will organize the two-day event. Event will bring together

NSU, UniMed UniHealth sign MoU to boost pharma ties

North South University (NSU), Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and UniMed UniHealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd., one of the country’s leading pharmaceutical companies, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate and establish a long-term industry-academia

UIU students block major Dhaka road, commuters suffer amid protests

Students of United International University (UIU) on Saturday (June 21) staged a protest in the capital's Notun Bazar area, blocking a major road and causing severe disruption to traffic and public movement. The demonstration, reportedly over a series of demands, began around noon

US resumes student visas, demands social media access

The United States announced on Wednesday that it would resume processing of visa applications from foreign students but that all applicants would now be required to make their social media accounts available for review. The State Department said that an applicant's failure to set

Govt to recruit over 100,000 teachers

The government has decided to recruit 100,822 teachers under the Monthly Payment Order (MPO) scheme. Md Shahadat Hossain, member of Non-Government Teachers' Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA) signed the sixth mass circular in this regard on Monday (June 16).

10-Member commission for DUCSU election

The Dhaka University (DU) has formed a 10-member commission to conduct the upcoming Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) election. Professor Dr Mohammad Jasim Uddin of the Botany Department has been made Chief Returning Officer.  The other returning officers are

Court blocks Trump’s ban on Harvard’s international students

A federal judge in Massachusetts has temporarily halted U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest executive order that sought to bar international students from attending Harvard University. U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs issued the temporary restraining order on Thursday

‘Ambassador Talk’: German envoy Achim Tröster speaks at IUB

Achim Tröster, Ambassador of Germany to Bangladesh, delivered the keynote address at the inaugural episode of the “Ambassador Talk” series on May 29, held at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB). Jointly organized by IUB’s Department of Global Studies and

US warns Bangladeshi students over visa cancellations for violating rules

The United States has warned international students, including those from Bangladesh that failing to comply with visa regulations could lead to visa revocation. In a message posted on its official Facebook page on Monday, the US Embassy in Dhaka outlined several actions that could

Primary Teachers withdraw strike until June 25

The ongoing full-day work abstention by assistant teachers of government primary schools has been suspended until June 25. The decision was made on Thursday during a meeting between protesting teachers and Primary and Mass Education Adviser Bidhan Ranjan Roy on the fourth day of the

Pry school teachers continue strike, meeting with adviser today

A full-day strike by assistant teachers in government primary schools entered its fourth consecutive day on Thursday (May 29), as they press for reforms to their pay scale, promotion system, and working conditions.  Amid mounting pressure and disruption across the education

IUB welcomes more than 1,000 new undergraduate students for Summer 2025

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) more than 1,000 new undergraduate students during the Summer 2025 Orientation program on Wednesday (May 22).  Organized by the Office of Admissions, Financial Aid and International Relations, the event was held at the IUB Auditorium and

US halts visa interview scheduling for foreign students

The Trump administration has ordered a halt to new student visa interviews as it considers requiring foreign students to undergo social media vetting as part of their application to study in the United States, Politico reported on Tuesday, citing a diplomatic cable. Last week, Homeland

Primary school teachers go on indefinite strike

Assistant teachers at government primary schools across the country launched a full-day work abstention 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. The strike, led by Oikya

SEU's business school hosts seminar on public finance career opportunities

Southeast University’s Business School successfully organized a high-profile seminar titled “Navigating Career Paths in Public Finance: Exploring Opportunities in VAT, Excise, and Customs Duty” on 24 May 2025 at Shaheed Imtiaz Hall, Southeast University. The event