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Education

HSC, equivalent exams results July 17

DHAKA: Results of this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate and its equivalent examinations will be published on July 17 (Wednesday). Inter-Education Board Coordination Sub-Committee Professor Md. Ziaul Haque informed the matter on Monday (July 8). He said earlier, letters were

DU central library closed after fire

DHAKA UNIVERSITY (DU): The fire erupted at the central library of Dhaka University (DU) Sunday (July 7) was taken under control following frantic efforts of the firefighters. The library will remain closed to ensure overall safety, until further notice, DU Librarian (Acting) Prof Dr SM

DU central library catches fire

DHAKA UNIVERSITY (DU): A fire broke out at the central library of Dhaka University (DU) here Sunday (July 7). More than one unit of firefighters is working on the spot to douse the blaze. The fire originated from electric cable at the library's Rare section, after 10:30am.

37th BCS: 99 recommended for non-cadre posts

DHAKA: The Public Service Commission (PSC) has recommended the appointment of 99 candidates in the first-class non-cadre posts who earlier were not recommended for the cadre posts in the 37th BCS examinations. In the special meeting chaired by Mohammad Sadiq, chairman of BPSC, held on

Comilla University won't change into 'Cumilla'

COMILLA UNIVERSITY (CU): Comilla University (CU) authorities have decided not to change its name into 'Cumilla' from existing 'Comilla', disobeying the state formed new spelling. The decision was taken at the 73rd syndicate meeting held on June 24, said a press release

JSC begins Nov 2, SSC from Feb 1

DHAKA: The Junior School Certificate (JSC) and equivalent examinations for class eight students will begin on November 2 this year. As per routine, the exams will begin from November 2 and end on November 11. All exams will be held from 10:00am to 1:00pm. The examinees will take

RU teacher faces sexual harassment charge

RAJSHAHI UNIVERSITY (RU): Rajshahi University (RU) discharged a teacher of its Institute of Education and Research (IER) from academic activities on allegation of sexually harassing two female students.   The decision was taken in a meeting of the institute, its director Prof Abul

Cops among 20 students hurt in JU clash

JAHANGIRNAGAR UNIVERSITY: At least 20 students and policemen sustained injuries in a clash erupted over a trifling matter between students of two dormitories in Jahangirnagar University (JU) Wednesday (July 3). Witnesses said residents of Mowlana Bhashani Hall and Bangabandhu Sheikh

38th BCS: 9,862 pass in written test

DHAKA: A total of 9,862 candidates passed the written test of 38th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examinations. The Public Service Commission (PSC) published the written test results of the 38th BCS examinations this afternoon. “A total of 9,862 examinees came out successful in

DU celebrates 98th founding anniversary amid fanfare

DHAKA UNIVERSITY (DU): Country’s highest echelon of academic excellence Dhaka University (DU) is celebrating its 98th founding day Monday (July 1) amid festivity and in a befitting manner. The university authority has chalked out elaborate programs to celebrate the day amid festivity

DU students among 78 face arrest warrant over question leak

DHAKA: A court here has issued warrants to arrest 78 persons, including students of Dhaka University (DU), in a case filed over leaking question papers of government job recruitment and university admission tests. Dhaka metropolitan magistrate Sorafuzzaman Ansari on Wednesday (June

HSC results likely to be published by July 22

DHAKA: The results of this year's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and its equivalent examinations are likely to be published from July 20 to July 22. President of Inter-Education Board Coordination Sub-Committee and Chairman of Dhaka Education Board Ziaul Huq confirmed the

Bangladesh to introduce Int’l Mother Language Padak

DHAKA: The government has approved the draft of 'International Mother Language Institute Medal Policy, 2019’. The draft of the law has been approved in the regular meeting of the Cabinet, with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the chair, held at the Prime Minister's Office in

Job fair held at IUB

DHAKA: Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) held a daylong job fair for its students and graduates on its Bashundhara campus in the city on Monday (June 17). The inauguration program held at 10.00 am at IUB auditorium where Pro-VC, Board of Trustees, Faculties and students of the

Tk. 87,620cr for madrasa education

DHAKA: The government has allocated Tk. 87,620 crore for madrasa education in FY 2019-20, which is 3.04 percent of GDP and 16.75 percent of total budget allocations. The government has taken numerous steps for the development and modernization of madrasa education. Infrastructures of

Tk 9,000cr allocation for schools, colleges

DHAKA: The government has allocated Tk. 9,000 crore in FY2019-20 for development projects in the secondary and higher education sector, which is 54 percent higher than that of FY 2018-19. Construction of physical infrastructure in 1,500 non-government colleges, 3,000 non-government

Prof Shirin takes charge of CU VC

CHATTOGRAM: Chittagong University (CU) Pro-Vice Chancellor (Pro-VC) Prof Dr Shirin Akhter will discharge the duties of vice chancellor (VC) from now on.    A press release, signed by Education Ministry's Secondary and Higher Education Division Deputy Secretary Habibur Rahman,

Eden ex-principal murder probe report now July 10

DHAKA: A Dhaka court reset July 10 to submit probe report in the case filed over murder of former principal of Eden Mohila College Mahfuza Chowdhury Parveen. Metropolitan Magistrate Saifuzzaman Sharif on Thursday (June 13) set the new date as Alamgir Mazumder, sub inspector of New

More institutions to come under MPO status

SANGSAD BHABAN:  Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni said maximum number of educational institutions will come under Monthly Pay Order (MPO) scheme this year. Dr Dipu Moni came up with this statement in response to a question from an MP at the third budget session of the 11th Jatiya

Charge-sheet finalized accusing 87 DU students among 125

DHAKA: Criminal Investigation Department (CID) named a total of 125 persons in the charge-sheet prepared over leaking Dhaka University (DU) entry tests' question papers, after running investigation for around one and a half years. As many as 87 DU students are among the accused,