Highest allocations planned for education and health
The 2026-27 budget plans Tk 62,852 crore for health — Tk 49,386 crore for the Health Services Division and Tk 13,466 crore for Health Education and Family Welfare — with Tk 35,026 crore in…
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Music and drama to be added to primary education
Music, drama, dance and fine arts will be fully added to the primary curriculum in 2028, with an 'Arts and Culture' textbook for grade 4 from 2027, State Minister Bobby Hajjaj said — projecting…
Teachers to march on education ministry over MPO enlistment demand
Teachers of recognised non-MPO institutions said they will march on the education ministry on Thursday unless the MPO application circular is published, on the fourth day of their sit-in at the National Press Club.
Schoolboy killed by lightning in Gangni
Ali Hossain, a tenth-grader, was killed by a lightning strike while playing football with friends in light rain in Meherpur's Gangni upazila, police said.
Two arrested over substandard school-meal food
Two officials of supplier Samata Traders were arrested in Madaripur over rotten, substandard food in the primary-school feeding project, after students fell ill in Madaripur and Chapainawabganj.
What the four new school subjects will contain
From 2028 the new curriculum adds four subjects — Learning with Happiness, sports, culture, and technical-vocational education — with sports and culture compulsory from grade 4 and tech-vocational from grade 6.
Madrasa teachers' EFT salaries discussed at ECNEC, education minister says
Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon said ECNEC discussed the madrasa teachers' EFT salary project and stuck multimedia-classroom bills — and dismissed reports that Bangla could be dropped from universities as…
Computer labs to be set up at 1,000 educational institutions
ICT Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam told parliament that computer labs will be installed at 1,000 more institutions nationwide once the revised DPP is approved — 13 already operate in Noakhali's Hatiya.
No decision to close honours courses, National University VC says
National University vice-chancellor professor Dr A S M Amanullah said no decision or directive exists to close honours courses in Bangla, history or philosophy, dismissing reports of a draft model merging six subjects.
Jamaat announces Tk 8,39,505 crore 'shadow budget'
Jamaat-e-Islami proposed an alternative budget of Tk 8,39,505 crore for 2026-27, with the biggest allocations to public administration (24.09%), education and technology, and debt-interest payments.
Government primary students to get free uniforms, shoes and jute bags
Students at government primary schools will receive free school uniforms, shoes, socks and bags from July-August, State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj said, with a pilot covering more than 350,000 students.
New textbooks coming for grades 4 and 6, education adviser says
Two new textbooks — one on sports and one on culture — are coming for grade 4, and technical/vocational education and 'Learning with Happiness' for grade 6, the prime minister's education adviser Mahdi Amin…
SSC exams to be held per the announced routine, education minister says
Next year's SSC exams will begin on 7 January as per the routine announced after consultation with stakeholders, Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon said, dismissing calls to push the date…
SSC results to be published on 20 July
This year's SSC and equivalent exam results will be published on 20 July, Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon said, with more than 1.857 million candidates having sat the exams.
Bangladesh, Turkey discuss cooperation in developing primary education
Bangladesh and Turkey discussed expanding cooperation in primary education — teacher training, infrastructure, curriculum modernisation — when a TIKA delegation called on State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj.
Suhrawardy Medical students hold protest over six-point demand
Students of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College held a protest march as part of an indefinite work stoppage over a six-point demand, joining intern and postgraduate trainee doctors nationwide.
Professor Farukhe Azam appointed new Jashore Education Board chairman
Professor Farukhe Azam Mu Abdus Salam, principal of Khulna's Haji Muhammad Mohsin College, has been appointed chairman of the Jashore Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board.
Professor Fakhrul Maola appointed new textbook board chairman
Professor Mohammad Fakhrul Maola, vice-principal of Chattogram Commerce College, has been appointed chairman of the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB).
TIB says 19 university VCs dismissed before their terms ended
Transparency International Bangladesh said 19 university vice-chancellors were dismissed before their terms ended after the BNP formed government, with no reasons given, in a report on the government's first 100 days.
Cockroach Party protest at Jantar Mantar echoes with 'Inquilab Zindabad'
The Cockroach Janata Party held a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam paper leaks, with founder Abhijit Deepke greeted by slogans.
Students' initiative gives free treatment to over 1,000 patients in Chougacha
A day-long free medical camp organised by the Jagjapida student organisation treated more than 1,000 patients in Jashore's Chougacha, with free medicines from the Jashore Medicine Bank.
India's CBSE result scandal throws 1.7 million students' future into doubt
A botched digital-marking rollout by India's CBSE board has triggered nationwide student anger and demands for the education minister's resignation, with the results of more than 1.7 million students thrown into uncertainty.
Revised transfer policy for madrasa teachers issued
The Technical and Madrasa Education Division has issued a corrected transfer policy for MPO-listed teachers at private madrasas, after an earlier version published on 2 June contained language errors.
Education minister pledges mid-day meals for all primary students this year
Mid-day meals will be arranged for primary-school children across the country within this year, Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon said Thursday at a school football…
Madrasa teachers' transfer policy vanishes from ministry website hours after release
A government notification setting out a transfer policy for madrasa teachers disappeared from the education ministry's website within hours of its release on Tuesday. The reason was not known.
Three die after drinking tainted alcohol in Rangpur's Mithapukur
Three people have died after drinking toxic alcohol in the Mithapukur area of Rangpur, with one more under treatment in critical condition at Rangpur Medical College Hospital.
National science fair launched to find young scientists
The government has launched a nationwide competition for secondary and higher-secondary students, with a national final at which the prime minister will award the top 10 teams.
Narail honours top university, medical and engineering students
A reception in Narail honoured 130 high-achieving university, medical and engineering students, with Rajshahi University student leader Salauddin Ammar urging them to become good people rather than chase titles.
College student's body recovered from Dakatia river in Cumilla
The body of an 18-year-old college student who drowned while swimming across the Dakatia river in Cumilla's Nangalkot has been recovered by divers.
Government moves to standardize education certificates
The government is standardizing students' certificates to expand job opportunities at home and abroad, the prime minister's education adviser said Monday. Technical and vocational institutions are also being aligned with international demand through new…
Textbooks will be distributed on Jan. 1, education minister says
DHAKA — Students will receive their new textbooks on Jan. 1, before the SSC examinations begin a week later, Education Minister Dr. A.N.M. Ehsanul Haque Milon said Thursday.
Bangladesh tightens quality checks on school feeding program
The Directorate of Primary Education has ordered head teachers to verify the quality of food delivered under the Government Primary School Feeding Program before accepting it, after complaints of spoiled bread, rotten eggs and…
Bangladesh names new vice-chancellors at 10 public universities
The government on Thursday appointed new vice-chancellors at 10 public universities, with the Ministry of Education's Secondary and Higher Education Division issuing 10 separate notifications.
Government to install solar panels at all educational institutions, minister says
Bangladesh will install solar panels at all educational institutions in phases and aims to produce 2,000 megawatts of solar power by 2030, Education Minister Dr. A.N.M. Ehsanul Haque Milon said.
Chhatra Dal announces committees at 4 private universities
Chhatra Dal has announced partial committees at four private universities to strengthen its organizational activities at the institutions, the BNP-affiliated student body said.
SSC 2027 to start Jan. 7, HSC on June 6, education boards propose
The Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Boards have proposed that the 2027 SSC exams begin Jan. 7 and the HSC exams begin June 6. The schedule has been sent to the Education Ministry for…
Schools closed for Eid-ul-Azha and summer vacation
With the approach of Eid-ul-Azha and the summer vacation, educational institutions at all levels across the country are going on an extended break. According to the holiday schedule and academic calendar, the vacation will…
Tech-driven transformation of education system inevitable; the Prime Minister
The Prime Minister, Tareq Rahman, has said that with the changing landscape of technology, the education system must also evolve. Knowledge is no longer confined to a single subject, but the integration of various…
Political reshuffle at Dhaka University; wave of resignations
Dhaka University has seen widespread administrative changes following the new government's takeover, with multiple key positions affected, starting with the resignation of former Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Niaj Ahmed Khan.
Thieves target Nazrul University, 3 caught within 17 days
An alarming rate of theft incidents has occurred at the campus of Nazrul Islam University. Within just 17 days, three separate incidents involving three thieves have been apprehended, causing anxiety among students and administrators.…
Dhaby's Assistant Proctor resigns amid urban Monami controversy
Shohreen Amin Bhuiya (Monami) has resigned from her post as Assistant Proctor of Dhaka University (DU). In a Facebook post on Monday (May 11), she confirmed her resignation. On the Facebook post, Shohreen Amin…
Alim registration deadline extended
The deadline for online registration of students exempted from the F.A. (Alim) class of the 2025-2026 academic year has been extended. Special consideration has been given for this. The online registration fee can now…
Dhaba's Proctor Saifuddin Ahmed resigns
Dhaka University (DU) Proctor and Associate Professor of the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, Saifuddin Ahmed, has resigned from his post. He sent his resignation letter to the Vice-Chancellor around 2 p.m. today,…
Public smoking, social media promotion leads to college student's expulsion
A college student in Mirsarai, Chittagong, has been expelled for smoking in public and posting a video of it on social media. On Thursday (May 10), a notice signed by the principal of Professor…
Barisal University in Shutdown
Teachers of Barishal University (BU) have announced a complete academic and administrative shutdown, declaring Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Mohammad Taufiq Alam persona non grata due to the complexities in the promotion process, which they claim…
Bangladesh Islamic Arabic University publishes Kamil exam results
Bangladesh's Islamic Arabic University announced results of the 2024 two-year Kamil postgraduate exams on Sunday, with 89.82 percent of candidates passing. Three madrasas topped the final-year merit list.
Kamil exam results to be released Sunday
Results of the 2024 Kamil (postgraduate) examinations conducted by Islamic Arabic University will be published Sunday, the university said.
Bangladesh to prioritize education, health in 2026-27 budget
The proposed 2026-27 budget will give top priority to education and health, with combined allocations of 92,447 crore taka, government sources said.
DU security guard appointed joint secretary of city BNP student wing, sparks row
A security guard at Dhaka University has been named joint secretary of the BNP student wing's Dhaka city east unit, triggering criticism within the organization.
Education system must be modernized, minister says
Education Minister Dr. A.N.M. Ehsanul Haque Milon said the education system must be modernized to develop the sector and ensure national progress.
Education will bridge China-Bangladesh ties, minister says
Education Minister Dr. A.N.M. Ehsanul Haque Milon said education will serve as the bridge between China and Bangladesh, helping develop Bangladesh's education sector.
Singapore schools to allow caning of boys to curb bullying
Under new discipline rules, Singapore schools can cane male students up to three times for bullying, the education minister told parliament, calling the measure a last resort.
Ibtedayi madrasas to come under primary education, minister says
DHAKA — Ibtedayi madrasas will be brought under the primary education system in the coming days, State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj said Thursday.
Caring for exam-takers' mental health during summer heat
Summer heat, sleep disruption and study pressure can leave exam-takers struggling with anxiety, frustration and restlessness, experts say, making mental health care during this period especially important.
Inclusive education workshop held for teachers in Chougachha
CHOUGACHHA — A training workshop on inclusive education for teachers and school management committee members was held in Jashore's Chougachha upazila, organized by the Ashraf Foundation.
Bangladesh orders legal action against teachers with forged credentials
DHAKA — Authorities have ordered legal action and the recovery of state funds from 487 teachers found to have used forged certificates to take government-subsidized teaching jobs, education officials said.
Bangladesh issues revised transfer policy for MPO-listed teachers
DHAKA — The government has issued a revised transfer policy for teachers under the monthly pay order program, the education ministry said. Details are forthcoming.
Study finds 33.8% of Israeli university students considering suicide amid war
A study of more than 700 Israeli university students found that 33.8% report suicidal thoughts, with researchers linking the mental-health decline to prolonged military reserve duty following the start of the war on Oct.…
Chhatra Dal padlocks vice chancellor's office at Rangamati science university
RANGAMATI — Chhatra Dal activists padlocked the vice chancellor’s office at Rangamati Science and Technology University on Tuesday, giving him 48 hours to resign over allegations of irregularities and nepotism in teacher recruitment.
235 examiners skip collection of SSC answer scripts, Dhaka board warns of legal action
The Dhaka Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board said 235 examiners failed to collect SSC Bangla First Paper answer scripts on the assigned day and warned of legal action if they do not appear…