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Govt to distribute new books by January: adviser

Adviser to the primary and mass education ministry, Bidhan Ranjan Roy Podder, on Sunday said that there would be a slight delay in printing the books due to changed circumstances, but the new books would reach the students by January 2025.

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All fees but tuition fees fixed

The government has fixed all fees except the monthly tuition fees for the students of Class VI to Class XII of non-government educational institutions across the country.

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Outcome-based education in higher learning

OUTCOME-BASED education, or OBE, has emerged as a popular framework within education systems globally, shifting the spotlight onto measurable student outcomes. Public and private universities in Bangladesh are showing increased interest in implementing outcome-based education, with the government pushing it forward as a cure-all for the current..

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Needs of students with disabilities

INCLUSIVE education is a transformative approach where all students, regardless of their physical, mental, or social disabilities, are provided equal opportunities to learn within the same educational environment. This system values the diversity of learners by recognising their varying needs, ensuring that every student receives the education they require to...

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Plight of secondary education

A SECONDARY schoolteacher entered my office room with teary eyes. Anxiety has made him upset. He has taught in a school since its establishment two decades ago. He has done...

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HSC results today

The results of the Higher Secondary Certificate and equivalent examinations will be published today...

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Govt should mind all issues to make teaching appealing

THE concern of the officials of the Non-Government Teachers’ Registration and Certification Authority that it has failed to recommend aspirants for about 77,000 vacant positions in secondary and tertiary education institutions is worrying. The agency — which issues certificates after holding examinations to recommend...

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Corruption and incompetence

IN RURAL Bangladesh, corruption and incompetence plague the education sector because of political interference, bribery and a lack of merit-based appointment. As a lifelong educator with experience teaching from kindergarten to universities around the world, I have witnessed with great pain how members of parliament appoint principals based on...

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HSC results likely in October 15-17

The results of the Higher Secondary Certificate and its equivalent examinations of 2024 would be published any day between October 15-17, Dhaka education board chairman and inter-education board coordinating committee chairman professor Tapan Kumar Sarkar said on Thursday...

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Reforms in education should be priority agenda of govt

ISSUES of national education have recently come to the fore, with the cancellation of a textbook review and revision committee on September 28 apparently amidst opposition by some right-wing Islamist groups after it was formed on September 15. The process of national education also came to be questioned when the authorities cancelled the...

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Inclusive education system demanded

Senior educationists, experts and researchers on Wednesday urged the interim government to establish an inclusive and continuous education framework for eradicating existing discrimination in the sector...

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Education reforms and political shifts

WHEN examining Bangladesh’s education system, it is essential to recognise the need for lasting reforms to ensure sustainable development and align with global standards. Over the years, both before and after independence, numerous education commissions and policies have been introduced to enhance and reform the system. These commissions...

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Body formed on pry edn

The primary and mass education ministry on Monday formed a consultation committee for submitting recommendations on quality improvement of primary and non-formal education.

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Education reform commission demanded

A national dialogue titled Present and Future of Bangladesh’s Education System was held at the Tofazzal Hossain Manik Mia Hall of National Press Club in Dhaka with the aim of reforming Bangladesh’s education system, education policy and education curriculum...

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Govt should not show rightist bias or weakness

THE dissolution of the textbook review and revision committee, formed on September 15, and the criticism, controversy, demands and counter-demands that led to the dissolution is concerning on a few counts. The Secondary and Higher Education Division on September 28 dissolved the 10-member committee meant to review textbooks of the...

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Education-friendly environment

IN THE wake of the July-August uprising, there has been fresh discussion on reforms to the education sector. It is clear that an education-friendly environment is essential to eradicating...

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Aligning foreign aid with national priorities

BANGLADESH has made notable progress in its development trajectory, characterised by significant accomplishments in areas such as poverty alleviation, education, healthcare and infrastructure development. These achievements stem from the collaborative efforts of various stakeholders, including the government, non-governmental organisations, and...