BRAC University hosts dialogue on Russia-Ukraine war

A dialogue on the Russia-Ukraine war was held at BRAC University recently, about the Russia-Ukraine war’s impact on Bangladesh’s economy.
8 April 2022, 12:17 PM

No official decision on full festival allowance for non-govt teachers: Dipu Moni

Education Minister Dipu Moni today said it is not possible to improve the quality of education without providing financial and social security to the teachers of non-government schools and colleges.
8 April 2022, 08:47 AM

Start central placement system for freshmen

The University Grants Commission has urged the public universities that are holding uniform admission tests to introduce a central placement system for students to universities and subjects of their choice.
7 April 2022, 18:00 PM

DU entry exams likely from June 3

The Deans’ Committee of Dhaka University yesterday recommended holding honour’s admission test for the academic session 2021-2022 from June 3.
6 April 2022, 18:00 PM

DU Deans’ Committee proposes holding entry exams from June 3

The Deans' Committee of Dhaka University today recommended holding honour’s admission test for the academic session 2021-2022 from June 3.
6 April 2022, 07:48 AM

79,337 pass 2021-22 MBBS entry exam, girls outshine boys

As many as 79,337 candidates have passed the MBBS admission test for the academic year 2021-2022.
5 April 2022, 08:10 AM

Pvt primary schools: 14,111 shut down during pandemic

Covid-19 has taken a heavy toll on privately run primary schools, resulting in permanent closure of 14,111 of the institutions just in one year as they failed to bear the operational costs, says a government report.  
4 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Secondary schools to remain open till April 20

The education ministry yesterday decided that all secondary schools and colleges will remain open till April 20.
4 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Secondary schools to remain open till April 20

The education ministry today decided that all secondary schools and colleges will remain open till April 20 during the Ramadan.
4 April 2022, 13:06 PM

2021-22 MBBS admission test held

The 2021-22 admission test for the country's medical colleges was held today.
1 April 2022, 13:32 PM

New timings for schools during Ramadan

The government has announced a new schedule for conducting classes in educational institutions during the holy month of Ramadan.
31 March 2022, 18:30 PM

Frame specific policy to appoint VCs

University Grants Commission member Prof Muhammed Alamgir yesterday recommended a specific and transparent guideline to appoint vice chancellors at universities.
30 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Only 34pc third graders can read

Only 34 percent of third graders in Bangladesh have foundational reading skills, and only 18 percent have foundational numeracy skills, according to a new report of Unicef.
30 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Running or closing educational institutions during Ramadan up to govt: HC

A High Court bench today observed that keeping the academic institutions open or closed during the holy month of Ramadan is a policy decision of the government.
30 March 2022, 12:17 PM

Bill placed to ensure discipline in pvt medical, dental colleges

The Private Medical College and Dental College Bill, 2022 was placed in the parliament today to ensure discipline in private medical and dental colleges by bringing those under a law from two separate guidelines.
30 March 2022, 09:04 AM

Only 34% of Bangladeshi third graders have reading skills: Unicef

Only 34 percent of third graders in Bangladesh have foundational reading skills, and only 18 percent have foundational numeracy skills, according to a new report of Unicef.
30 March 2022, 07:00 AM

Graft at public universities: Political affiliations of VCs to blame

Opposition lawmakers yesterday slammed the government for failing to control corruption and irregularities at public universities.
29 March 2022, 18:00 PM

MBBS entrance exams to begin April 1

The MBBS admission test for five medical colleges in Dhaka city for the 2021-2022 academic year will be held in Dhaka from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Friday (April 1, 2022).
29 March 2022, 17:42 PM

‘Tobacco haat’ removed from Lalmonirhat school grounds after Daily Star report

The school grounds and Shaheed Minar altar at Lalmonirhat's Durakati Government Primary School are now tobacco 'haat' (market) free.
29 March 2022, 05:47 AM

Schools to stay open in Ramadan

The education ministry yesterday directed secondary schools and colleges to remain open 24 days into Ramadan, which is likely to begin on April 2.
28 March 2022, 18:00 PM