BANGLADESH is one of the prominent developing countries in Asia, with a population exceeding 180 million, of which 48.8 per cent are under the age of 25. This young demographic holds immense potential. If provided with quality education and adequate training, this segment of the population could become a formidable asset for the country鈥檚 economic growth...
BANGLADESH continues to face significant challenges in ensuring quality education, universally recognised as the cornerstone of national development, for all. Despite commendable progress in the enrolment rate, the dropout rate remains high, especially among girls and in marginalised communities while learning outcomes lag behind regional peers. The key to...
THE tragic and brutal murder of Shahriar Alam Samya, a bright student from the Institute of Education and Research at Dhaka University, has struck a deep blow to the nation鈥檚 conscience. Once the torchbearer of progress and a hub for democratic movements, Dhaka University now finds itself grappling with an unsettling darkness that falls over its campus...
THE lingering crisis in Bangladesh鈥檚 tertiary education system, nearly a year after the student-led uprising of July and August 2024, paints a bleak picture of institutional dysfunction, political inertia and squandered opportunities. What began as a popular movement to address perceived injustices in the quota system and an unpopular pension reform quickly spiralled...
ACADEMIC activities in institutions of tertiary education are yet to get back on a good footing as the atmosphere in the institutions still goes through hiccups that began in July 2024. It has already been more than 10 months since the universities began facing disruption in academic activities when public university teachers began abstaining from work in protest at...
Normal academic atmosphere in tertiary-level educational institutions is yet to be restored in the country even after almost 11 months of the student-led mass uprising in July and August in 2024.
BANGLADESH is at a critical juncture where demographic opportunity meets economic necessity. With a median age of just over 27 years and more than two million youth entering the labour market every year, the demand for employable skills has never been greater. Against this backdrop, polytechnic education, the cornerstone of technical and vocational education...
INSTRUCTIONAL design and technology is an emerging field that improves educational learning outcomes through the systematic design, development, implementation and evaluation of instructional processes and resources. It integrates educational theories, technological tools and instructional practices to create effective learning environments. Because of massive...
Nearly 25,000 out-of-school and learning-lagged children who had dropped out during the Covid-19 pandemic have returned to mainstream primary education through BRAC鈥檚 Returning to Learning project, which provided accelerated learning in 1,005 one-room schools...
Japan International Cooperation Agency and the Directorate of Primary Education jointly organised a seminar titled 鈥楻eview of 20 years of JICA cooperation for primary education in Bangladesh & completion of JSP3 Project鈥� at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in Dhaka on Wednesday...
How do we ensure quality education for every child, regardless of socioeconomic background? The answer lies in a domain that receives far less public attention than it deserves 鈥� tax justice. As the government grapples with rising demands on public expenditure amidst declining international aid, domestic resource mobilisation through equitable taxation offers the...
Left politician and author Haider Akbar Khan Rano worked for social changes, an educationist and political leaders said at a commemoration meeting on the first anniversary of his death on Sunday...
IN MANY parts of Bangladesh, the question of a person鈥檚 future still revolves around academic grades or household roles rather than practical capabilities. But in a society where job scarcity is high and self-employment is increasingly common, traditional pathways to livelihood are no longer sufficient. What today鈥檚 economy demands is not just general education...
University Grants Commission chairman Professor SMA Faiz has urged the European Union to expand higher education opportunities in various universities in Europe, including scholarships and joint research, for Bangladeshi students...
The Citizen鈥檚 Platform for SDGs, Bangladesh on Tuesday proposed to form a high level committee for the modernisation of technical education...
THE police play a vital role in public education by fostering awareness and understanding of laws, community safety, and crime prevention. Through programmes such as school visits, community workshops, and public awareness campaigns, they educate citizens on topics ranging from road safety and drug abuse prevention to cybercrime awareness and personal...
Citizen鈥檚 Platform for SDGs, Bangladesh on Tuesday proposed for a high level committee for the modernisaion of the technical education...
The education ministry on Sunday suspended formation of the governing bodies and managing committees of all non-government educational institutions under the ministry across the country...
Speakers, including academics and young leaders on Saturday demanded formation of a permanent education commission for reforming the country鈥檚 education system, education policy and education curriculum.
Speakers at a discussion praised the pivotal contributions of Sher-e-Bangla AK Fazlul Huq in advancing education among the backward Muslim society and his historic role in political and social reforms in the subcontinent...
The Dhaka Education Board on Tuesday ordered the heads of the educational institutions under it to find out what caused so many candidates not to take the ongoing Secondary School Certificate and equivalent examinations.
The Yunnan-Bangladesh Education and Healthcare Cooperation Programme was held at Bangladesh Medical University in Dhaka on Monday...
American International University-Bangladesh in collaboration with two universities in the United Kingdom has secured two project grants from the British Council under the Transnational Education Exploratory Grant programme...
BANGLADESH, home to more than 170 million people, is often lauded for its steady economic growth, social development and demographic dividend. Yet, buried beneath this progress lies a silent but mounting crisis 鈥� the growing number of youth who are Not in Employment, Education, or Training (NEET). Representing a significant portion of the population, these...
Primary and mass education adviser Professor Bidhan Ranjan Roy Podder on Saturday said that the government was mulling over making a separate salary grade for primary teachers...
UNIVERSITIES in Bangladesh have recently begun shifting towards outcome-based education, a framework that prioritises student competencies, application-oriented learning and accountability in educational outcomes. While this change signals an encouraging response to the demands of the global economy and the fourth industrial revolution, a mismanaged...
Sahela Parveen has been appointed principal of Dhaka Polytechnic Institute under the technical and madrassah education division of the ministry of education...
The online registration for receiving scholarships and stipends from the Prime Minister鈥檚 Education Assistance Trust through Nagad began on Tuesday, said a press release...
A SERIOUS lack of education for street children in Bangladesh, as child rights campaigners have pointed out on the occasion of International Day for Street Children, is worrying. The Bureau of Non-Formal Education and the Shishu Kalyan Trust programmes cover only 39,415 children against the total of 3.4 million street children. The Shishu Kalyan Trust also provides stipends...
Engineering education in Bangladesh is gradually shaped by the fourth industrial revolution in an interconnected world. Understanding how 4IR is redefining engineering education and the evolving societal expectations of engineers has become more critical than ever. For the first time in history, an industrial revolution is seamlessly integrating digital, physical and...