DHAKA: Jagannath University (JnU) students are continuing their strike to press the demand of dormitories and permanent lease of the empty space of old Dhaka Central Jail on Nazimuddin Road in city. As part of the two-day protest program, the students are staying on their campus on

DHAKA: Robi recently organized sessions on the free online educational platform ‘10 Minute School’ in three universities in Chittagong. Students of Chittagong University, East Delta University and Port City University were treated with a unique way of approaching education through

DHAKA: Russian ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Ignatov, accompanied by embassy attaché Anastasia Nemova, called on Dhaka University (DU) vice-chancellor Professor Dr AAMS Arefin Siddique on Tuesday (August 23) at the latter’s office. They discussed about ongoing joint

DHAKA: British High Commissioner Alison Blake invites applications in Bangladesh for Chevening scholarships where 12 scholars will get opportunity to study for a master’s degree at the UK. The applications procedure for 2017-2018 session will remain open until November 8 via

DHAKA: Admission tests for MBBS of 2016-17 session will be held at October 7 and BDS on November 4. The decision was taken in a meeting on MBBS and BDS admission tests at health ministry on Sunday (August 21). Meeting sources said that students will need in total GPA-9 from SSC and

DHAKA: Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organized a special discussion and opinion sharing meeting with the parents and guardians of the students of the university. The discussion was held at IUB auditorium in city’s Bashundhara residential area on Saturday (August 20).

DHAKA: United Commercial Bank Limited (UCB) signed an agreement with International Business Administration and Information System (IBAIS) University, Dhanmondi on Thursday evening (August 18) in city. UCB managing director Muhammed Ali and IBAIS University, Dhanmondi vice-chancellor

DHAKA: Education minister Nurul Islam Nahid on Thursday (August 18) said the results of Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations in 2016 were better in every index than the previous year. The indices include the number of candidates, passed students and GPA-5

DHAKA: The results of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations have been published on Thursday (August 18) with an overall pass percentage of 74.70, a total of 5.10 percent higher than previous year. Besides, this year’s results witnessed 58,276 students

DHAKA: Results of Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and its equivalent examinations will be published on Thursday afternoon (August 18). Education minister Nurul Islam Nahid along with board chairmen will handover the results’ copy to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official

DHAKA: Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) published the final result of 35th BCS examination proposing to appoint 2,158 candidates in different cadres. PSC chairman Dr Muhammad Sadique confirmed the matter to banglanews on Wednesday (August 17) adding that the result has been

DHAKA: Results of Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and its equivalent examinations will be published on Thursday (August 18). Education minister Nurul Islam Nahid along with board chairmen will handover the result copy to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official residence

DHAKA: Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) observed National Mourning Day and 41st martyrdom anniversary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. A discussion on the glorious life and contributions of Bangabandhu was organized at IUB Campus in city’s

DHAKA: The government has directed all the educational institutions to arrange anti-militancy rally on September 3. In an order on Wednesday (August 10), the education ministry said the rally will be attended by teachers, students, guardians, distinguished persons and imams. The

DHAKA: The preliminary test of 37th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) will be held on September 30. Public Service Commission (PSC) issued a press release, signed by exam controller (cadre) AIM Nesaruddin, in this regard on Tuesday (August 9). It said the examination will begin in

JAGANNATH UNIVERSITY: The authorities of Jagannath University (JnU) have taken a decision to open three more departments. The decision was taken in the 38th emergency academic council meeting with vice-chancellor Professor Dr. Mijanur Rahman in the chair on Sunday (August 8). The

DHAKA: Students will get their numbers along with GPA in Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations from now on. The numbers of the subjects with MCQ, written and practical will be referred to the number sheet. Candidates will receive a separate GPA and numbers of each subject.

DHAKA: University Grand Commission (UGC) asked the private university authorities to form monitoring cell to avert terrorism and militancy. UGC additional director (public relations) M Omar Farukh told this matter to banglanews on Thursday (August 4). The university authorities also

GAZIPUR: The pass rate of this year’s honors 1st year test for 2015 under National University (NU) is 90.11 percent. It will be published around 7:00pm Thursday (August 4) on NU websites www.nu.edu.bd and www.nubd.info. An SMS writing nuH1Roll/Reg. No should be sent to 16222 to

DHAKA: The government on Tuesday (August 2) issued an order to close the Peace schools in the country. Education ministry asked the home ministry to take appropriate reactions in this regard. Besides, the ministry asked the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Dhaka to