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Bogura Science and Technology University gets its first VC

Professor Kudrat-E-Zahan, of the chemistry department of Rajshahi University, has been appointed as the first vice-chancellor of the newly-established Bogura Science and Technology University..He will serve a four-year term..The appointment was officially announced today in a circula
3 June 2025

JnU gets full 200 acres for second campus after 7-year wait

Handover of final 11.40 acres in Keraniganj clears way for construction
3 June 2025

Primary school teachers start indefinite strike

Assistant teachers at government primary schools across the country began an indefinite work abstention yesterday, demanding that their entry-level pay be placed under the 11th grade of the national pay scale.
26 May 2025

Govt to bring back admission tests for polytechnic institutes from 2025–26

Move aims to improve academic standards, says technical education secretary
26 May 2025

DU to offer 'special admission privileges' to families of July uprising victims

If there is no family members available, siblings of the victims will be eligible for the benefits
26 May 2025

Pry school teachers go on indefinite strike today

Assistant teachers at government primary schools across the country will go on a full-day work abstention from 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.
25 May 2025

Recruitment at JnU: Committee formed to probe 15 years of corruption

Jagannath University (JnU) has formed an investigation committee to probe allegations of irregularities and corruption in the recruitment and promotion of teachers, officers, and staff from 2009 to August 2024.
23 May 2025

RU renames 12 structures

The Rajshahi University (RU) administration has renamed at least 12 structures and buildings on campus.
23 May 2025

Thrive hosts annual tea party to support sustainable school meals

Thrive, in partnership with Direct Fresh and Space Dawg, hosted a tea party at Soi 71 in Dhaka recently, gathering long-time supporters, diplomats, and community leaders to champion sustainable school meals for children in Bangladesh
22 May 2025

46th BCS written exams now from July 24; 47th preliminary Sept 19

The postponed written tests of the compulsory subjects of the 46th BCS will be held from July 24 to August 3
22 May 2025

Search committee formed after posts already filled

The government has decided to form a search committee to recommend vice-chancellors, pro-VCs, and treasurers for public universities. But educationists are criticising the timing and intent of the move as most of these top positions in at least 47 universities have already been filled.
19 May 2025

Shammo murder: Call for justice gets louder

Amid ongoing protests over the murder of Dhaka University student and JCD leader Shahriar Alam Shammo, the platform "Students Against Terrorism" has once again demanded the resignation of the university's vice-chancellor and proctor, citing their failure to ensure campus security.
19 May 2025

Kuet teachers now suspend admin work

The teachers’ association of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (Kuet) yesterday announced a complete suspension of all administrative activities with immediate effect.
18 May 2025

7 colleges to continue operating under UGC until new university formed

Prof AKM Elias, principal of Dhaka College, to be appointed as the administrator
18 May 2025

OxfordAQA officially launches in Bangladesh

International exam board promises UK-standard qualifications tailored for global learners
18 May 2025

Proposed university: Issue gazette to form interim admin by today

Students of seven colleges in the capital yesterday issued a 24-hour ultimatum demanding the immediate issuance of a gazette notification to form an interim administrative body for the proposed Dhaka Central University.
17 May 2025

Primary school teacher suspended over FB post critical of ministry, adviser

Monibul Haq Bosunia is an assistant teacher at Abul Kashem Balika Government Primary School in Rajarhat upazila
17 May 2025

Students of Gazipur Digital University urges govt to change institution's name

In a memorandum submitted to the Ministry of Education recently, they expressed frustration over the prolonged delay despite repeated assurances from the authorities
17 May 2025

JnU protests called off

Students and teachers of Jagannath University called off their protest last night after receiving assurances from the government that their demands would be met.
16 May 2025

Academic stalemate at 4 public univs

Four public universities have been experiencing severe disruption to their academic activities due to ongoing demonstrations by students and teachers, putting the future of nearly 70,000 students in jeopardy.
15 May 2025