Three die of dengue in 24 hours, 251 hospitalized
At least three people died of dengue in the past 24 hours, with 251 more hospitalized, bringing this year's death toll to 22, the health directorate said Wednesday.
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Primary scholarship exam results out tomorrow
Results of the primary scholarship examination will be published Thursday at 10am, with 82,500 students set to receive scholarships across two categories.
Two killed in truck-auto-rickshaw collision in Khulna
Two people were killed and several others injured when a truck collided with an auto-rickshaw on the Khulna-Satkhira highway on Tuesday afternoon.
Delhi court orders 'Cockroach' party's X account unblocked
The Delhi High Court ordered the Cockroach Janata Party's X account unblocked after the government's justification — preventing confusion during NEET exams — became moot once the exams concluded.
First-grader dies in road accident in Jashore while watching a monkey
A seven-year-old first-grade student died in a road accident in Chougachha, Jashore, after being struck by an auto-rickshaw while running with other children to see a monkey wandering near their homes.
Free dengue testing at government hospitals through December 31
The health ministry has announced free NS1 testing for dengue at government hospitals nationwide through December 31. This year, 7,110 people have been infected with dengue and 19 have died.
MPO teachers raise 8-point demand including nationalization
Sachetan Shikkhok Samaj held a press conference demanding nationalization of jobs for MPO-listed teachers and staff, among eight demands aimed at addressing long-standing inequities in the education sector.
Government plans mid-day meal, free uniforms for secondary students
Following its primary-level program, the government plans to launch a mid-day meal scheme along with free school uniforms, shoes and socks for secondary students under a Tk 3,502-crore initiative aimed at reducing dropout rates.
Government launches inquiry into high HSC exam dropout rate
For the first time, the government has launched a study through education boards to identify why a large number of students are dropping out of public examinations, after 36% of registered HSC candidates failed…
2,523 absent from HSC English exam under Jessore Board
A total of 2,523 students were absent from Tuesday's HSC English First Paper exam under the Jessore Education Board, an absence rate of 2.27% — higher than last year's 1.62%. Two examinees were expelled…
China test-fires submarine-launched ballistic missile in Pacific Ocean
China successfully test-fired a ballistic missile from a nuclear submarine into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, in a rare public demonstration of its strategic military capability in a region long dominated by the United…
Truck crashes into house in Narail, killing 14-year-old girl and injuring her sister
A stone-laden truck lost control and crashed into a roadside house in Naldi village, Lohagara upazila, Narail, late Sunday night, killing a 14-year-old girl in her sleep and injuring her 12-year-old sister.
University officer suspended for mocking July uprising martyrs on social media
The Bangladesh University of Business and Technology has temporarily suspended public relations officer Jinat Joardar Ripa for belittling and mocking martyrs of the July 2024 uprising. The suspension order was issued Sunday following student…
Government plans 600 residential schools modeled on cadet colleges
The government is planning to establish 600 model schools and colleges modeled on cadet colleges across the country's 300 parliamentary constituencies, at an estimated cost of Tk 68,442 crore. Each constituency would get one…
How to protect yourself from WhatsApp data theft and scams
Experts say recognizing suspicious messages, avoiding unknown links, never sharing OTPs, and adjusting privacy settings are key to protecting yourself from the growing wave of WhatsApp-based fraud.
12 Jahangirnagar University students suspended for ragging freshers
Jahangirnagar University has temporarily expelled 12 students from the history department's 54th batch for ragging freshers of the 55th batch on July 3, the university administration said.
Students take exams by candlelight in Lalmohan amid 14-16 hours of daily load-shedding
Students at a madrasa in Bhola's Lalmohan upazila were seen taking mid-term examinations by candlelight on Sunday as the area endures 14 to 16 hours of daily power cuts during ongoing secondary and HSC…
Dengue situation concerning as 139 more hospitalized in Bangladesh in 24 hours
Another 139 dengue patients were hospitalized across Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, bringing this year's total cases to 6,597 with 19 deaths, the health directorate said Saturday.
Two schoolboys drown while bathing in Turag River in Gazipur
Two schoolboys aged 11 and 13 drowned while bathing in the Turag River in the Mirashpara Nadibandor area of Tongi, Gazipur, on Sunday morning. Fire service divers recovered their bodies.
2,009 students absent, two expelled on second day of SSC exams at Jessore board
The Jessore Education Board reported 2,009 absentees and two expulsions during the SSC Bengali second paper exam, highlighting wider concerns about education disruptions following the 2024 political upheaval.
Over 27,000 absent and 17 expelled on second day of HSC exams
Expulsions more than doubled compared to the first day of the HSC and equivalent examinations, with 17 students removed for cheating nationwide on Saturday.
383 head teacher and 2,842 assistant teacher posts vacant in government secondary schools
More than 18 percent of assistant teacher positions in Bangladesh's 702 government secondary schools remain unfilled, compounding a leadership gap with 383 schools lacking permanent head teachers.
Student allowed to sit for exam after education minister intervenes
A Bogura student who missed her HSC exam because her college entered the wrong registration number will be allowed to sit for the exam after the education minister ordered corrective action.
Dhaka University's Shada Dal warns against misuse of its name for personal lobbying
The pro-BNP Dhaka University teachers' organization Shada Dal said some individuals have been using its name to seek personal favors and urged the university administration to verify any such claims directly.
Investigation confirms rotten eggs served to primary school students in Gangni
An inquiry found that 20 of 133 eggs supplied to a government primary school in Meherpur's Gangni upazila were rotten, confirming complaints about substandard food in the school feeding program.
One dengue death, 163 hospitalized in 24 hours
One person died of dengue and 163 patients were hospitalized across Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, the health directorate said, bringing this year's total cases to 6,267 and deaths to 19.
WhatsApp to let users chat without sharing phone numbers
WhatsApp is preparing to launch a username feature that will allow users to communicate without revealing their phone numbers, though India's government has raised concerns about potential misuse.
188-page report documents Israel's 'reproductive genocide' against Palestinians
A report by the Palestine Feminist Collective documented decades of 'reproductive genocide' against Palestinians, including destruction of medical infrastructure and deliberate targeting of women and children.
BNP student wing announces month-long program to mark uprising anniversary
Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal announced a month-long program to mark the second anniversary of the July-August mass uprising that toppled the previous government.
Rotten food in Gangni school feeding program raises accountability questions
Rotten eggs and moldy bread were distributed to students at a government primary school in Gangni, Meherpur, but instead of acting against the supplier, authorities issued a show-cause notice to the school's acting headteacher.
From waste to fuel: Bangladesh explores energy recovery from garbage
With population growth, rapid urbanization, and rising energy demand, Bangladesh is looking at waste-to-energy technology as a way to address both its mounting garbage crisis and its search for alternative fuel sources.
Nearly 25,000 students absent on first day of HSC exams
The Higher Secondary Certificate exams began peacefully across Bangladesh on Thursday, with 24,784 students absent across 11 education boards and seven expelled for cheating on the first day.
Education minister announces plan to recruit over 100,000 new teachers
Education Minister Dr. ANM Ehsanul Haq Milon announced plans to recruit 32,500 primary school head teachers and approximately 70,000 MPO-enlisted teachers and lecturers at private institutions.
Prime minister formally inaugurates Nazrul Year 2026-27
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman formally inaugurated Nazrul Year 2026-27 at the Secretariat, marking the 127th birth anniversary of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam with celebrations across all 64 districts.
Over 117,000 sit for HSC exams under Jessore board with female students outnumbering males
A total of 117,177 students from 570 colleges are sitting for the HSC exams under the Jessore education board, with 60,189 female students outnumbering 56,988 male students for the second consecutive year.
HSC exams begin under CCTV with unified question paper for the first time
The 2026 HSC and equivalent examinations began on Thursday with all general education boards using the same question paper and CCTV surveillance at all exam centers for the first time in Bangladesh's history.
Appellate Division clears way for recruitment of 32,000 primary school head teachers
The Supreme Court's Appellate Division ruled that there are no legal obstacles to the recruitment of 32,000 government primary school head teachers, clearing a stay order that had blocked the appointments.
Centuries-old six-domed mosque draws preservation calls in Satkhira
The Cheraghat six-domed mosque in Kolaroa upazila, Satkhira, built in 1862 with thin bricks and lime-surki mortar, stands as one of the region's most significant examples of Muslim architectural heritage.
Teachers accused of tying up and beating 11-year-old madrasa student in Pirojpur
Three teachers at a hifz madrasa in Zianagar upazila, Pirojpur, are accused of binding an 11-year-old student's hands and feet and beating him with a cane, with the family expressing anger after a local…
Parent enters classroom and beats three students in Barisal
A parent entered a primary school classroom in Barisal and beat three fifth-grade students after a dispute between his son and classmates, also assaulting two teachers who tried to intervene, police said.
Education minister warns of legal action against fake news about exams
Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haq Milon said legal action will be taken against anyone spreading misinformation about the HSC and equivalent examinations on social media, as 1,270,583 students prepare to sit…
Old guard accused of lobbying textbook board ahead of printing tender
An investigation by Dainik Amader Barta alleges that a group of textbook printing contractors and press owners have been lobbying the National Curriculum and Textbook Board ahead of a tender opening, with connections to…
Primary scholarship examination results to be published on July 9
The delayed primary scholarship examination results are being finalized and will be published on July 9, officials at the Directorate of Primary Education confirmed.
Coaching centers will need government approval, education minister says
Education Minister Dr. ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon said coaching centers will require government approval to operate, speaking at a press conference ahead of the 2026 HSC examinations.
Rahul Gandhi's 'outsider policy' fuels growing resentment inside Congress
NDTV analysis examines how Rahul Gandhi's persistent preference for political outsiders over Congress party veterans is deepening a rift within the party, with the latest flashpoint being the appointment of former AAP leader Rajendra…
Dhaka University celebrates 105th founding anniversary
Dhaka University, widely regarded as the Oxford of the East, celebrated its 105th founding anniversary on Wednesday under the theme 'Democracy restoration and higher education at Dhaka University,' with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman issuing…
DUCSU announces first female gymnasium at Dhaka University
DUCSU Vice President Sadiq Qayem announced that Dhaka University will open its first-ever gymnasium for female students, a facility costing approximately 6.5 million taka under the central student union's initiative.
Government prioritizes five areas in education reform, state minister says
The government's main goal in education reform is to improve learning outcomes, and it is giving top priority to five areas -- curriculum, teachers, administration, infrastructure and technology, State Minister for Primary and Mass…
PM urges students to prepare to serve the country
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has urged students to prepare themselves to work for the welfare of the country. He made the remarks to a group of students who had come to watch the budget…
Private university taxes to be cut in budget
The 2026-27 budget proposes cutting the corporate tax rate on private universities and medical, dental, engineering and IT-based institutions from 10 percent to 5 percent. The National Board of Revenue says the tax break…
Schools to mark July uprising day with essay, recitation and art contests
Educational institutions are to hold essay, recitation and art competitions and discussion meetings between 1 July and 5 August to mark July Uprising Day, according to a Directorate of Technical Education letter sent to…
National University honours second-year form fill-up starts 5 July
Form fill-up for the National University's 2025 honours second-year examination will begin on 5 July and continue online until 28 July, the university said in a notice on Monday.
Chhatra Shibir announces 36-day programme for July uprising anniversary
Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir has announced a 36-day programme to mark the second anniversary of the July uprising, under the theme 'The pledge of July, building a just Bangladesh.' The programme was announced by…
PM urges students to prepare to build a prosperous Bangladesh
The present generation is the country's future, and students must prepare themselves to build a developed and prosperous Bangladesh, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said. He made the remarks to students at a lunch…
PM orders nationalisation of remote Bandarban school after headteacher's boat-rowing story
Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon has announced the nationalisation of Tindu Lower Secondary School in a remote part of Thanchi upazila, Bandarban, on the instruction of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. The school's…
Education minister orders CCTV in every HSC exam room
Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon has ordered the installation of CCTV cameras in every examination room to ensure the upcoming Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations are held in a fair, orderly and copying-free…
Turkey dispatches two military aircraft with rescue teams and aid to earthquake-hit Venezuela
Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) has announced it will send two A-400M military transport aircraft to Venezuela carrying search and rescue teams and humanitarian supplies. Both aircraft were due to depart Istanbul…
Seven shot after anti-drug rally in Cumilla city, 12-year-old student critically wounded
Armed assailants opened fire on people returning home from an anti-drug and anti-crime human chain rally in Katabill, Cumilla city, on Thursday afternoon, injuring seven people. A 12-year-old class-six student was critically wounded and…
Mother and two daughters killed in Lakshmipur; suspect dies after mob beating
Three members of a family were found hacked to death and one daughter critically wounded in a rented house in Raipur municipality, Lakshmipur, on Thursday morning. The victims include a mother aged 38 and…
Exam paper leaks will bring punishment the whole country remembers, education minister warns
Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr. A.N.M. Ehsanul Haq Milon warned on Thursday that anyone involved in leaking examination papers will face punishment so severe the entire country will remember it for…