Education

Now school supplies get pricier

The prices of stationery items and study materials have gone up significantly over the past two months, putting thousands of guardians, already struggling to cope with surging prices of essentials, in a tight corner.
8 September 2022, 02:00 AM

SSC exams to begin at 11am: Dipu Moni

Education Minister Dipu Moni yesterday said the Secondary School Certificate and its equivalent exams will be pushed back an hour so that students can avoid the morning traffic.
5 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Decision on student politics depends on individual educational institutions: Dipu Moni

Education Minister Dipu Moni today (September 4, 2022) said educational institutions will decide whether or not to allow student politics on the campus.
5 September 2022, 12:36 PM

SSC exams to start from 11 am

Education Minister Dipu Moni today said that SSC and its equivalent examinations will start from 11:00am on the scheduled dates, instead of 10am.
5 September 2022, 07:42 AM

Teachers cannot give private tuitions to their own students: Dipu Moni

Teachers are not allowed to tutor school or college students of their own classrooms at coaching centres, Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni said today.
2 September 2022, 11:49 AM

"Let’s talk about robotics, AI, not about the length of women’s dress"

Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni today (August 29, 2022) said now is not the time to talk about the length of women’s dress.
29 August 2022, 14:25 PM

IUB to host South Korea’s King Sejong Institute

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) is all set to host the King Sejong Institute (KSI), a prestigious global language and cultural outreach centre of the Government of the Republic of Korea, the university said in a release.
29 August 2022, 13:09 PM

With results in the bag, students eyeing higher studies

Taking tests under Cambridge International Examinations or Pearson Edexcel of the British Council is usually a nerve-wracking experience for any student.
22 August 2022, 18:00 PM

HC fines Bangladesh Islami University Tk 15.6 lakh for admitting students beyond UGG approval

The High Court today fined Tk 15.60 lakh to Bangladesh Islami University in Dhaka's Maniknagar for admitting students without the approvals of University Grants Commission (UGC) and Bangladesh Bar Council.
22 August 2022, 14:36 PM

Govt announces 2-day weekend for educational institutions to save power

All educational institutions under the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) have been instructed to remain closed for two days a week as part of the government's move to save power.
22 August 2022, 13:44 PM

UAP holds seminar on “Career Prospects for Finance Graduates”

A seminar on “Career Prospects for Finance Graduates” to make students aware of the potentiality of the finance sector in Bangladesh was held at the University of Asia Pacific today (August 20, 2022).
20 August 2022, 12:27 PM

Dhaka University to introduce Portuguese language course

University of Dhaka and Camões, Instituto da Cooperação e da Língua of Portugal signed a cooperation agreement to promote and dissemination of Portuguese language and culture in Bangladesh.
17 August 2022, 07:38 AM

2-day school weekend from next year

Educational institutions might have a two-day weekend from next year, Education Minister Dipu Moni said yesterday.
15 August 2022, 18:00 PM

HC forms committee for guideline to prevent plagiarism in thesis

The High Court today (August 14, 2022) formed a seven-member expert committee to formulate a guideline in order to prevent plagiarism in PhD thesis in all public universities across the country.
14 August 2022, 09:09 AM

EDN institutions: Govt mulling 2-day weekly holiday to save energy

The government plans to introduce a two-day weekly holiday in educational institutions across the country soon to save energy, said Education Minister Dipu Moni yesterday.
12 August 2022, 18:00 PM

Decision on 2-day weekend at educational institutions soon: Dipu Moni

Education Minister Dipu Moni today (August 12, 2022) said the government is planning a two-day weekend at educational institutions in the country to save electricity.
12 August 2022, 11:21 AM

Bangladeshis 3rd highest in receiving European scholarships

A total of 151 Bangladeshi students have received scholarships to study in various European countries for completing a Master’s degree, making Bangladesh third in terms of number of awarded scholarships.
11 August 2022, 16:02 PM

DU claims Tk 11.41 lakh due from Samia Rahman

Dhaka University (DU) authorities have claimed Tk 11.41 lakh due from its teacher Samia Rahman, who has voluntarily retired from the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism.
10 August 2022, 11:01 AM

“Want to teach Bangla to American, int’l students?”: US offers Fulbright scholarships

The US Embassy Dhaka today (August 7, 2022) announced a call for applications for the 2023-2024 Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program.
7 August 2022, 17:04 PM

Gregorian Alumni reorganises under new leadership, pledges to support alma mater

The Gregorian Alumni Society has been reorganised to represent St Gregory’s High School.
1 August 2022, 07:24 AM