Education must foster creativity : Professor Yunus
Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday said that the country鈥檚 education system must foster creativity to create a generation of entrepreneurs in the country...
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Youth leading the way in climate action
AS THE world grapples with the escalating consequences of climate change, it has become clear that today鈥檚 youth are not only the most affected but also the most fervent advocates for change. Young people across the globe are stepping into critical roles as climate activists, leaders, innovators, and educators, determined to shape a sustainable...
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.
Britain keen to invest in youth education in Bangladesh: Goldman
James Goldman, British deputy high commissioner and British development director in Bangladesh, said on Friday that the British government was eager to invest further in the education of young people in Bangladesh.
Prioritise student voices in higher education reform: discussion
A panel discussion recently held at Dhaka International University highlighted the importance of prioritising student voices in the reform of higher education in Bangladesh, says a press release.
Govt seeks 3 days as JnU students besiege secretariat
After daylong protests by the Jagannath University students for the construction of the university鈥檚 second campus, interim government adviser Md Nahid Islam assured them...
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.
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..
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...
Bangladesh's edu ministry waives tuition fees for all wounded students in mass uprising
The government decided to waive tuition fees for the students who were wounded in the July-August mass uprising, said an education ministry circular on Tuesday referring to a president鈥檚 order.
Former state minister for primary, mass education Zakir arrested in Dhaka
The police on Wednesday arrested Bangladesh鈥檚 former state minister for primary and mass education Zakir Hossain from Mohammadpur in Dhaka.
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...
Chairman of Dhaka Education Board resigns
The chairman of Dhaka Education Board, Prof Tapan Kumar Sarkar, has resigned.
Dhaka board chair decides to resign amid student protests
The Dhaka Education Board chairman announced his resignation Sunday evening after a daylong student protest for the cancellation of 鈥榙iscriminatory results鈥� of this year鈥檚...
HSC results today
The results of the Higher Secondary Certificate and equivalent examinations will be published today...
No central event to publish combined results of HSC, equivalent exams this year
No central programme will be held tomorrow to publish combined results of the Higher Secondary Certificate and equivalent examinations this year...
DIU ranks 1st in Bangladesh in Times Higher Education WUR
Daffodil International University is ranked jointly at the top in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings-2025 among Bangladeshi Universities, said a press release on Wednesday. 聽
Govt should mind all issues to make teaching appealing
THE concern of the officials of the Non-Government Teachers鈥� 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 鈥� which issues certificates after holding examinations to recommend...
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...
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...
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...
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...
US univs express interest to cooperate in education, research
The University Grants Commission of Bangladesh on Wednesday said that top 10 universities in the United States expressed their interest in cooperation in improving the quality of higher education and research in Bangladesh...
Education reforms and political shifts
WHEN examining Bangladesh鈥檚 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...
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.
DU students protest against cancellation of textbook revision committee
Some students of Dhaka University have protested against the cancellation of the textbook revision committee and labelling Professor Samina Luthfa of sociology department of the university as 鈥榓nti-Islam鈥� on Monday.
Education reform commission demanded
A national dialogue titled Present and Future of Bangladesh鈥檚 Education System was held at the Tofazzal Hossain Manik Mia Hall of National Press Club in Dhaka with the aim of reforming Bangladesh鈥檚 education system, education policy and education curriculum...
Int鈥檒 conference on accreditation for quality medical education begins
The international conference on accreditation for quality medical education began at the InterContinental Hotel in Dhaka on Sunday...
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...
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...