Thursday, 14 Nov, 2024

Education

Vietnam: Outrage at student height requirement

The School of Management and Business (HSB) at the Vietnam National University in Hanoi believes the connection between height and success is so significant that people who are supposedly "too short" should no longer be allowed to study.   The school announced that

Students vow to occupy streets until demand fulfilled

The agitated students have vowed not to leave the streets until their demand for revoking the quota system in the government services is met. They announced a sit-in programme to be held at all public and private universities across the country on Wednesday (July 3).   The

DU students protest restoration of quota in govt jobs

Dhaka University (DU) students took to the streets today (July 1), protesting the restoration of the quota system in government jobs. This announcement regarding the protest was made on Sunday (June 30) under the banner of the anti-discrimination student movement. The students

SEU and Police Staff College Bangladesh Sign MoU

Southeast University (SEU) and Police Staff College Bangladesh signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on July 1 at the ICC, Police Staff College Bangladesh, marking the beginning of a collaborative effort to enhance mutual academic and research cooperation.  The MoU was signed

IUB SBE fest highlights role of private universities in achieving vision 2041

The School of Business and Entrepreneurship (SBE) of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) hosted a discussion titled "Vision 2041 Smart Bangladesh: The Role of Private Universities," on June 24, at the IUB Auditorium in Dhaka as part of the two-day SBE Fest 2024. 

WUST Class of 2024: They Turned the Tassels, Cheered, and Held Their Degrees High

All the students turned the tassels on their caps from right to left as they were declared graduates. They then held their degrees high, threw their caps into the air, catching them with joy, hugging each other as the hall filled with cheers and rounds of applause. The sound of camera

Public varsity teachers begin work abstention over pension

Public university teachers across the country began an indefinite work abstention today (July 1) as the government has not heeded their demand to reinstate previous pension facilities in place of the Universal Pension Scheme. Academic and administrative activities at all the

Public varsity teachers to go on indefinite strike tomorrow 

Teachers of all public universities in the country will observe work abstention from Monday for an indefinite period as their demand to cancel the Universal Pension Scheme notification for them is not met. Federation of Bangladesh University Teachers’ Association Secretary

10 HSC examinees expelled in Mymensingh on first day

Ten students from the same centre were expelled in the Bhaluka upazila of Mymensingh on suspicion of cheating during the HSC examination. In this incident, a lecturer named Sadikur Rahman has also been dismissed for helping the expelled students.  The incident happened at 10:30

HSC, equivalent exams begin

The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and its equivalent exams started across the country, except Sylhet division, today (June 30). Due to the flood situation, examinations in the division were postponed until July 8. According to authorities, 14,50,790 students from nine general

HSC, equivalent exams begin tomorrow

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations of 2024 will begin across the country tomorrow (June 30). A total of 14, 50,790 examinees from 9,463 educational institutions under 11 education boards - nine general education boards, one madrasah and one technical

Innovation & Startup Showcase Event Draws Industry Attention

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organized the “Innovation and Startup Showcase” on June 26, 2024, dedicated to presenting the innovative projects and entrepreneurial spirit of its students.  The event was hosted by the Industry Immersion Program (IIP) of IUB

IUB and ICMAB Forge Landmark Partnership 

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) and the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on June 25, marking a new era of collaboration and opportunity for students and professionals. The agreement was signed as part

PM inaugurates National Primary Education Week

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated National Primary Education Week 2024 today (June 27) with a renewed pledge to ensure quality education for children. She opened the week as the chief guest at a program held this morning at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital.

National Primary Education Week begins today

The National Primary Education Week-2024 will begin today with a renewed pledge to ensure quality education for children.  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to open the week as the chief guest at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital this morning.   As part of

PM opens stipend, tuition fee disbursement among students

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (June 24) inaugurated the distribution of stipends and tuition fees among insolvent and meritorious students from secondary to graduate (pass) and its equivalent level. She opened the disbursement among the insolvent and meritorious students under the

HSC exams in Sylhet division postponed till July 8

The government on Thursday (June 20) decided to postpone the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and other equivalent examinations in Sylhet division until July 8. The authorities took the decision following the worsening flood situation in Sylhet and its districts.  However,

Govt cuts summer vacation, Edu Inst to open on June 26

The government has decided to shorten the summer vacation in educational institutions. According to Ministry of Education, the educational institutes will open on June 26 instead of July 2. The ministry's Public Relations Officer MA Khair confirmed the matter. This year's

IUB EEE Students Win Silver in Design Challenge in UK

A team of students from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) has won Silver Award in the prestigious Efficiency for Access Design Challenge 2023-24, UK for their solar-powered gear pump, designed to increase the

IUB's Amit Puts on a Stunning Show to Qualify for Top National Chess Tournament

Amit Bikram Roy, member of the IUB ARROWS Program and an 8th-semester student from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), has pulled off a stunning comeback to qualify for the prestigious National A Chess Championship and earning