The vultures among us

Capitalising on our obsession with public universities.
9 March 2022

Pre-primary in-person classes from March 15

In-person classes at pre-primary schools will resume on March 15 after a two-year closure due to Covid-19 pandemic. Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman, public relations officer of the primary and mass education ministry, said the decision was taken at a meeting yesterday.
9 March 2022

In-person classes at pre-primary schools from March 15

In-person classes at pre-primary schools will resume on March 15 after a two-year closure due to Covid-19 pandemic.
9 March 2022

Chandpur University: Land scam by AL men ‘may be true’

Uncertainty looms over the planned launching of academic activities at Chandpur Science and Technology University (CSTU) this year as the land acquisition process remains stalled over alleged price manipulation by some local ruling party men, reportedly close to Education Minister Dipu Moni.
8 March 2022

DU students vandalise BRTC bus over attack on peer

Dhaka University students allegedly vandalised three double decker BRTC buses at Shahbagh intersection in the capital yesterday evening following an assault on a fellow student by a BRTC bus staff.
6 March 2022

Bangladesh could be prime choice for Indian medical students returning from Ukraine

Bangladesh is among countries that could emerge as the venues of choice for Indian medical students -- forced out of their studies in Ukraine following Russian invasion.
6 March 2022

Leaked audio clips on recruitment at CU: Embarrassed, victim of conspiracy, claims VC

Terming the recently leaked five phone conversations related to the recruitments of teachers, officers, and employees through a huge transaction of money, the Vice-Chancellor of Chittagong University Prof Shirin Akhtar held a press conference today and said she was "embarrassed" by the incident.
5 March 2022

False allegations: MMC suspends 10 students including BCL GS

The authorities of Mymensingh Medical College (MMC) today suspended 10 students, including Chattra League college unit general secretary, on various terms for bringing false allegations against a teacher.
5 March 2022

Full-fledged classes in schools: Govt planning to start it mid-March

The government is planning to resume full-fledged classes at schools and colleges as 84 percent secondary students have already received two doses of Covid-19 vaccine and the daily positivity rate is on its way down.
4 March 2022

Secondary schools may have in-person classes at full capacity from mid March

Full-fledged in-person classes at all secondary schools might resume from the middle of this month, Education Minister Dipu Moni said today.
4 March 2022

Spreading the light of knowledge

With educational institutions being closed owing to the pandemic, children living in the hill tracts had been severely affected, as remote learning remained a distant dream for them.
3 March 2022

How social media shaped my teaching experience

Online classes opened a window none of us knew was possible.
2 March 2022

Primary schools abuzz again as students return to class

Primary and kindergartens students were excited to be back in school as in-person classes resumed today.
2 March 2022

SSC, HSC with more subjects this year

This year’s SSC and HSC examinations are likely to begin on June 19 and August 22 respectively, on more subjects than last year’s exams.
1 March 2022

Left in legal limbo

The process of handing over 52 acres of land allocated to Dhaka University in 2018 remains halted for four years due to legal complexities.
1 March 2022

Prof Nurul Alam appointed JU acting VC

Prof Md Nurul Alam, pro-vice chancellor of Jahangirnagar University, has been appointed as the vice chancellor on an interim basis for the administrative needs of the university, in addition to his responsibilities.
1 March 2022

In-person classes at primary schools from tomorrow

In-person classes at primary schools across the country will resume tomorrow with strict Covid-19 protocols in place.
1 March 2022

SSC, HSC exams likely to begin on Jun 19, Aug 22

This year's Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations are likely to begin on June 19 and August 22 respectively.
1 March 2022

First year college classes to begin from Wednesday

Colleges across the country are slated to start classes for freshly-admitted 11th grade students from March 2. This comes after eight months of the scheduled time, as the classes had to be delayed due to Covid-19.
27 February 2022

CU students stage demo demanding regular shuttle train service

Students of Chittagong University (CU) today staged a demonstration demanding a regular schedule of shuttle trains on the university route.
27 February 2022