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Education

Exam with wrong question papers under scrutiny: Dipu Moni

DHAKA:  Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni said the allegation of wrong question papers distribution to students at several centres on the first day of SSC and equivalent examinations is being scrutinized. The minister was talking to reporters after visiting an examination centre at

10,387 SSC examinees absent on first day

DHAKA: As many as 10,387 students were absent on the first day of this year’s SSC and equivalent examinations on Saturday (Feb 2). Besides, 24 examinees were expelled at the exam centers. A press release was issued disclosing the information signed by Inter-Education Board

Wrong SSC question papers served in Munshiganj

MUNSHIGANJ: As many as 79 students of three schools in Munshiganj were handed over wrong question papers on the first day of SSC examinations 2019.   Examiners at AVJM Govt Girls High School distributed the examinees previous year’s question papers for Bangla first paper exam

Stern action against question leak: Dipu Moni

DHAKA:  Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni warned of tough action against any attempt to leak question papers of Secondary School Certificate and equivalent examinations. The education minister came up with the warming after visiting an exam centre at Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa

20 Dakhil examinees expelled in Pangsha

RAJBARI: Twenty Dakhil examinees were expelled on charge of cheating at an exam centre in Pangsha upazila of Rajbari district Saturday (Feb 2). Pangsha Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) and Executive Magistrate Md Rafiqul Islam expelled them at Shahjuri Kamil Madrasha centre on the first

SSC, equivalent exams begin

DHAKA: The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations-2019 under ten education boards have begun across the country on Saturday morning (February 2). This year, a total of 21, 35,333 students, including 10, 70,441 boys and 10, 64,892 girls, are expected to appear

Curtains raised on Amar Ekushey Book Fair

DHAKA:  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair on the Bangla Academy premises on Friday afternoon (February 1). With this, Sheikh Hasina has inaugurated this yearly event for booklovers and publishers 16 times. Prior to inaugural ceremony,

SSC exams begin Saturday

DHAKA: The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations-2019 under ten education boards are set to begin across the country on Saturday (February 2). This year, a total of 21, 35,333 students, including 10, 70,441 boys and 10, 64,892 girls, are expected to appear the

Dipu Moni assures of no question leak during SSC exams

DHAKA:  Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni assured of no question paper leakage during the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations that is scheduled to begin across the country from Saturday (February 2). The assurance came from a press conference held at the

6 held for running coaching centers in Madaripur

MADARIPUR:  A team of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) detained six teachers for defying the government ban on running coaching centers  in Rajoir upazila of the district. A team of RAB-8 accompanied by district administration conducted the joint drive at Tekerhat area of the upazila on

Smog forces hundreds of Bangkok schools to close

A toxic smog chocking the Thai capital forced officials to close hundreds of schools Wednesday amid escalating efforts to manage the pollution crisis, Agence France-Presse reports. Bangkok, which has been enveloped in a dense haze for weeks, registered an “unhealthy” air quality

11 JU students suspended over sexual harassment

JAHANGIRNAGAR UNIVERSITY: Jahangirnagar University (JU) authority has suspended 11 students of its microbiology department on charge of sharing offensive photos of female fellows and teachers by creating a group in Facebook. Besides, some of them were simultaneously fined Tk 5,000

One held over SSC question leak in Satkhira

SATKHIRA: Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested a young man who allegedly taking money from students and guardians alluring them for leaked question papers of upcoming SSC exams on Tuesday (Jan 29) night. A team of the elite force picked Ishtiak Hossian Ahmed Yakub, 18,

2 held over question paper leak in Gopalganj

BARISAL: A team of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-8) of Barisal detained two youths for their alleged involvement in leaking fake question papers.  Tarikul Islam, 20, Rimon, 19 were arrested in a drive conducted at Thakpar area of Muksudpur upazila of Gopalganj district on Monday night

Motijheel govt pry school head teacher suspended

DHAKA: Head teacher of Motijheel government Primary School Nurjahan Hamida has been suspended for taking admission charge illegally from students and harassing the guardians.   Pranab Kumar Bhattacharya, ACC assistant director (public relations) confirmed the matter to Banglanews. 

Education fair at ICCB on April 26-28

150 Universities from Euro Asia is brought to promote international universities in the context of Bangladesh and Nepal on April 26-28, 2019.   The venue for the education fair is International Convention City Bashundhara. A signing ceremony held on Wednesday (January 23).

DUCSU polls to be held on March 11

DHAKA: Elections to Dhaka University Central Student Union (DUCSU) and its hall sangsad will be held on March 11 (Sunday). The voting will begin at 8:00am and end at 2:00pm on the day. DU Vice-Chancellor Prof Md Akhtaruzzaman announced the schedule for the DUCSU election after

JU chief security officer’s punishment demanded

JAHANGIRNAGAR UNIVERSITY: Staff of Jahangirnagar University (JU) have demanded punishment of the varsity’s chief security officer over assaulting a 4th grade fellow staff. They took position in front of JU Vice Chancellor (VC) Dr Farzana Islam’s residence and submitted a memorandum

21 KU students get ARCHKU-Berger Award

DHAKA: A total of 21 students of the department of Architecture of Khulna University have received ARCHKU-Berger Award for their unique and brilliant performances. Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited, in collaboration with the department of Architecture, Khulna University organized

Coaching centers to remain close for SSC exams

DHAKA: Education Minister Dipu Moni said all the coaching centers concentrated on Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations will remain closed from Jan 27 to Feb 27. The decision has been taken to prevent question paper leakage.  Besides, question papers for SSC and