Saturday, 16 Nov, 2024

Education

DPS STS School Dhaka celebrates its first online graduation ceremony

DHAKA: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, DPS STS School Dhaka celebrated its Graduation Ceremony for the class of 2020 virtually over an online platform on June 26th, 2020.  Principal Madhu Wal and outgoing Founding Principal Harsh Wal of DPS STS School Dhaka attended the

UGC approves Tk 8,485cr budget for 46 public varsities

DHAKA: The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Wednesday (June 24) approved a budget of Tk 8,485.12 crore for country’s 46 public universities for 2020-21 fiscal year. Of the amount, Tk 5454.12 crore will come from revenue budget while rest Tk 3,031 crore from development budget.

Univ of North Bengal, India introduces Bangladeshi Literature courses

DHAKA: Bangladeshi literature for the first time has been extensively included in the curriculum of the University of North Bengal in Siliguri of West Bengal in India. A total of six full courses have been introduced in the Bangla Department of the University. The students will now study

Closure of educational institutions extended till Aug 6

DHAKA: The government has decided to extend the closure of all the educational institutions of the country until August 6 considering the safety of the students amid the coronavirus pandemic. Mohammad Abul Khayer, public relations officer of the Education Ministry confirmed the matter.

ISD sets up online graduation commencement for graduating seniors 

DHAKA: International School Dhaka (ISD) has celebrated its graduation ceremony recently, for its thirty-seven graduating seniors.  The event was attended, online, by students, parents, faculty, and staff, says a press release.  The ceremony started with a photo montage featuring

Panel discussion on online education held at Green University

DHAKA: A panel discussion on ‘Online Education in Bangladesh: Prospects and Challenges’ was organized at Green University of Bangladesh (GUB) under the supervision of Center for Career Development (CCD) on Sunday (May 31). Professor Dr. Md. Golam Samdani Fakir, Vice Chancellor of

Not possible to hold HSC exams right now: Dipu Moni

DHAKA: Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni has said it is not possible to hold Higher Secondary Examination (HSC) and equivalent examinations at this moment due to coronavirus (Covid-19) situation. The education minister gave the information on Sunday in response to a question of a

82.87pc pass SSC; 1,35,898 get GPA-5

DHAKA: The results of this year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations were published on Sunday morning (May 31) with overall pass percentage of 82.87. A total of 1,35,898 students got GPA-5 this year. Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni announced the results

SSC, equivalent exam results on May 31

DHAKA: The results of this year's Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent exams are slated to be published on May 31.  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will publish the results at 10am through videoconference at her official residence Ganabhaban.  Education Ministry’s

Tactics of language learning amid corona crisis: A practical reflection

Corona crisis has already disrupted the normal routine life of students across the world. Like other countries the educational institutions of Bangladesh have been temporarily closed in an attempt to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. In these unprecedented days, students are

Closure of educational institutions extended until May 30

DHAKA: All educational institutions will remain shut until May 30, on the occasion of Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr, said secondary and higher education secretary Mahbub Hossain. “We will get a relevant order soon in this regard,” Mahbub told reprters on Tuesday afternoon (May 5). All

Educational institutions may remain close till Sept: PM

DHAKA: All educational institutions across the country will remain closed till September if the situation caused by the coronavirus outbreak does not improve. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said this while holding a videoconference with the public representatives and officials of eight

SSC results after two weeks of reopening office

DHAKA: Result of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations will be published in two weeks after the reopening office.  Mahbub Hossain, secretary to the Secondary and Higher Education Division disclosed the matter holding a videoconference with heads of all

All educational institutions closed till April 9

DHAKA: All educational institutions and coaching centres will remain closed till April 9 in a bid to contain further transmission of coronavirus (Covid-19). The decision came from a meeting held in the education ministry today (March 24) chaired by education minister Dr Dipu Moni.

HSC, equivalent exams postponed

DHAKA: Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations, scheduled to begin on April 1, have been postponed in the wake of coronavirus outbreak. Public Relations Officer of Education Ministry Mohammad Abul Khayer confirmed the news. A fresh date will be announced in

DU students asked to vacate halls by Friday evening

DHAKA: The authorities of Dhaka University (DU) asked all residential students to vacate the halls by Friday evening in a bid to check coronavirus (Covid-19) spread inside the campus. The decision was made at a meeting of the syndicate, the highest governing body of the university,

Coronavirus: DU to remain shut from March 18 to 28 

DHAKA: Dhaka University authorities on Monday (March 16) decided to suspend its academic activities from March 18 to March 28 amid growing coronavirus fears in the country. The decision came from an emergency meeting, with DU Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman in chair this

Coronavirus: Govt shuts all schools, colleges till Mar 31

DHAKA: The government shut all educational institutions till March 31 as part of precautionary measures to check the spread of the coronavirus infection. The decision came from a cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, on Monday (March 16) morning. BDST: 1235 HRS,

Edu institutions to be shut if coronavirus affects local people

DHAKA: Education minister Dr Dipu Moni on Sunday (March 15) said educational institutions will be shut down if the coronavirus affects the local people. She said the situation over the coronavirus outbreak in the country has not deteriorated to a great extent. The minister was

Educational institutions to run normally: Health Minister

DHAKA: Amid growing concern over the detection of three coronavirus-infected patients in Bangladesh, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said all educational institutions will run on a regular basis. No outsiders come to school and colleges. So there is less risks, said the minister. The