NCTB’s horrible practical education framework

What's wrong with our approach to practical education?
6 October 2022

An Ode to Private Tutors

The responsibility of teaching a young person is multifaceted
6 October 2022

No on-campus housing for most public univ teachers

A staggering 78 percent of public university teachers have no on-campus residential facilities, hampering their daily activities like taking classes or doing research work.
5 October 2022

Literacy rate: 5 districts fall far behind the rest

The literacy rates in Jamalpur, Sherpur, Bandarban, Sunamganj and Kurigram are significantly lower than the country’s average.
4 October 2022

Youth detained at DU Jagannath Hall for harassing female

Police detained a youth from Jagannath Hall of Dhaka University (DU) yesterday for allegedly molesting a woman during Durga Puja celebrations.
3 October 2022

Comilla University dorms closed, exams postponed after BCL committee dissolution  

Comilla University authorities today (October 2, 2022) announced closure of all halls of the university as a tense situation was prevailing on the campus following the dissolution of the Chhatra League committee (university unit).
2 October 2022

No SSC questions leaked in 4yrs due to technical measures: Dipu Moni

Education Minister Dipu Moni today (October 1, 2022) said no question paper for Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent exams were leaked in the last four years but what happened in Dinajpur this year is regrettable
1 October 2022

Teachers at public univs: Worktime set at 40 hours a week

A public university teacher will have to work 40 hours a week. Of this period, 13 hours must be spent on providing direct lessons to students on average.
1 October 2022

Allegations raised against JUST authorities of culling 18 dogs

Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST) authorities have allegedly culled over 18 dogs.
29 September 2022

Protest not permitted

A rally protesting controversial activities of a section of BCL leaders of Eden Mohila College has been suspended as police did not give the protestors permission.
29 September 2022

Can English medium students get into public universities? Yes!

The struggle for English medium students is high when trying to get into public universities.
29 September 2022

What schools can do to support students’ mental health

It is high time schools started supporting students going through emotional distress.
29 September 2022

7 SUST students suspended for “sexual harassment”

Seven students at the Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) yesterday (September 28, 2022) were suspended for up to two years on charges of sexual harassment.
28 September 2022

Committee formed to probe Eden College clashes

The authorities of Eden College have formed a four-member inquiry committee to investigate the recent clashes -- on the campus -- among the college unit’s BCL leaders and activists.
27 September 2022

CU BCL men “beat up” journo for not attending birthday party

A journalist was allegedly beaten up by members of a BCL faction of Chattogram University unit for not attending one of its members' birthday party.
27 September 2022

First chartered flight carrying Covid-stranded Bangladeshi students lands in China

The first chartered flight of China Eastern Airlines carrying Bangladeshi students enrolled in China, who got stuck due to the Covid-19 pandemic, landed in Kunming in southern Yunnan province today (September 26, 2022).
26 September 2022

UGC to formulate educational policy for new public universities

Due to the drop in quality of education after establishment of new public universities without preparation, the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh is going to formulate a policy over the issue.
26 September 2022

SSC question paper leak in Kurigram: Arrested 5 school teachers, peon suspended

The School Management Committee has suspended arrested five teachers and a peon of Nehal Uddin Pilot Girls’ High School for their alleged involvement in question paper leak in SSC examination in Kurigram’s Bhurungamari upazila.
25 September 2022

Eden College BCL president among 10 injured in clashes

Eden Mohila College unit Chhatra League president came under attack today (September 25, 2022) while addressing a press conference over allegations of seat trade and extortion.
25 September 2022

Extortion, torturing students: Eden College BCL president, secretary declared unwanted

Eden College Chhatra League President Tamanna Jasmine Riva and General Secretary Razia Sultana have been declared unwanted by 25 leaders of the college BCL over several allegations including trading of student residence seats, extortion, and torture.
25 September 2022