Gen Z protest continues in Jharkhand after Delhi movement pauses
Students and job seekers in Jharkhand are continuing a hunger strike over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, according to the Hindustan Times.
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Opposition leader visits injured Jagannath University students
Opposition leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman visited students injured in clashes linked to demands over Jagannath University's second campus and called for an impartial response to campus violence.
HSC candidate killed by lightning in Sirajganj
An 18-year-old Higher Secondary Certificate candidate died after being struck by lightning while working in a paddy field in Belkuchi upazila, police said.
Chhatra Dal, Shibir share stage after clashes at Begum Rokeya University
Chhatra Dal and Chhatra Shibir leaders joined a university-organized July Uprising Day program in Rangpur after two days of clashes that left at least 20 people injured.
Schools told to submit attendance data for feeding program
Government primary schools covered by the school feeding program must submit June and July attendance data, enrollment details and head teachers' contact information by Aug. 13.
Shibir warns government over alleged Chhatra Dal campus violence
Islami Chhatra Shibir leaders accused Chhatra Dal of attacks and extortion on campuses and called on the government to act, allegations that were not independently verified.
Education Ministry plans new measures to curb school bullying
The Education Ministry plans a mobile assessment app, a learning-management system and anti-bullying initiatives under a World Bank-funded secondary education project.
School and mosque lost as Surma erosion threatens thousands in Sunamganj
Severe erosion along the Surma River has destroyed a century-old mosque and a government primary school and is threatening homes, farmland and roads in Bausa and Keshabpur villages.
Burkina Faso's young leader Ibrahim Traore faces a difficult test
Capt. Ibrahim Traore has become a symbol of sovereignty and resistance to foreign influence, but insecurity and restrictions on political activity are testing his rule in Burkina Faso.
BSTI finds unsafe mercury levels in skin creams from 8 brands
BSTI found mercury far above Bangladesh's 1.00 ppm limit in eight illegally sold skin-lightening cream brands, with test results ranging from 44.72 to 123.37 ppm. The agency urged consumers and businesses to stop using,…
Shibir leader critically injured in alleged Chhatra Dal attack at Dhaka College
Dhaka College Chhatra Shibir office secretary Abdul Malek was hospitalized in critical condition after an alleged attack by campus Chhatra Dal activists on Tuesday. A Shibir official blamed a group led by Chhatra Dal…
Chhatra Dal accused of attacking Shibir, Chhatra Shakti leaders at hospital
Jagannath University student union leaders accused Chhatra Dal members of attacking hospitalized Chhatra Shibir and Chhatra Shakti leaders in Old Dhaka on Tuesday, after an earlier campus confrontation over placards left several people injured.
Portugal bans smartphone use during school day through Grade 9
Portugal has banned smartphone use during the school day through Grade 9 to improve classroom focus, reduce cyberbullying and strengthen social interaction. Exceptions cover health needs, students with special needs and teacher-approved educational work.
Several injured in Chhatra Dal-Shibir clash at Dhaka Alia Madrasa
Several people were injured when Chhatra Dal and Chhatra Shibir activists clashed over control of a residential hall at Dhaka Alia Madrasa around 4 p.m. Tuesday. Police later brought the situation under control and…
Chhatra Dal will face worse fate than Chhatra League, Sarjis Alam says
National Citizen Party northern region chief organizer Sarjis Alam warned Tuesday that Chhatra Dal would face a fate worse than Chhatra League if it adopted the former ruling party's student wing's conduct. His comment…
Chhatra Dal-Shibir confrontation leaves several injured at Dhaka College
Several people were injured in clashes and counter-chases between Chhatra Dal and Chhatra Shibir at Dhaka College around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. A Shibir official was hospitalized, while the group accused Chhatra Dal activists of…
Teacher killed outside Faridabad school; police arrest 21-year-old suspect
A 29-year-old teacher was killed outside a private school in Faridabad, India, on Tuesday, NDTV reported. Police said they arrested a 21-year-old suspect within two hours and were investigating the motive.
Clash erupts at Jagannath University over placards, student union alleges attack
Representatives of Jagannath University's central student union alleged they were attacked Tuesday after being barred from entering an event with placards demanding action on campus projects. Chhatra Dal did not immediately comment.
Begum Rokeya University imposes Section 144 over rival student programs
Begum Rokeya University authorities imposed Section 144 restrictions on the Rangpur campus Tuesday after Chhatra Dal and Chhatra Shibir announced rival programs. Classes and examinations will continue as scheduled, officials said.
How ants find sugar so quickly
Ants use highly sensitive antennae, taste receptors and pheromone trails to detect tiny sugar particles and guide their colonies to food, researchers say.
Head teacher vacancy disrupts administration at Jashore school
A government secondary school serving nearly 1,000 students in Chougachha, Jashore, is struggling with vacant posts after its head teacher retired and its acting head became seriously ill.
Nathan Thomas breaks 306-year record as youngest male professor
Florida engineering instructor Nathan Thomas became the world's youngest male professor when he began teaching at Miami Dade College at 18 years and 346 days old.
Jahangirnagar Shibir holds 'July Uprising' mini-marathon
About 1,500 Jahangirnagar University students joined a mini-marathon organized by the campus Islami Chhatra Shibir branch under the slogan 'Run Against Fascism.'
Bangladesh plans to invite Kylian Mbappé to Gold Cup final
Bangladesh is considering inviting French football star Kylian Mbappé to the closing ceremony of the nationwide Prime Minister's Gold Cup, Local Government State Minister Mir Shahe Alam said.
Cockroach Janata Party backs renewed Jharkhand exam protests
Protests over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment examinations have intensified after the Cockroach Janata Party backed candidates demanding cancellation of the 14th JPSC preliminary exam.
12-year-old dies after snakebite in Chuadanga
A 12-year-old student died after a venomous snake bit the child while asleep at home in Alamdanga, Chuadanga, local residents said.
Schools told to mark 5 August with essay, recitation and art contests
All educational institutions have been asked to hold essay, recitation and art competitions and discussions to mark July Uprising Day on 5 August, in a letter from the education ministry's Secondary and Higher Education…
Class 11 admission to be based on SSC results again, not an exam
Students will again be admitted to Class 11 on the basis of their SSC and equivalent results, with central online applications by merit and preference, under a draft policy sent to the education ministry.…
Army chief inaugurates Army International Islamic Institute in Dhaka
Army chief General Waker-uz-Zaman inaugurated the Army International Islamic Institute (AIIR) at the Jolshiri housing project in Dhaka on Monday, and laid the foundation stones by video conference for branches to be set up…
Madrasa chief accused of forging signatures to appoint son, relatives in Meherpur
The superintendent of a dakhil madrasa in Meherpur's Gangni is accused of forging the signatures of education-directorate representatives to appoint five people — including his own son, a nephew and a brother's son —…
Search continues for boy, 13, missing three days in Sunamganj
A 13-year-old fifth-grader, Maruf Alam, has been missing for three days in Sunamganj's Shantiganj after going to watch a game at a nearby school and not returning home. His family has filed a general…
Examiner caught grading HSC scripts at tea stall; 400 answer scripts seized
An examiner was caught grading Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) answer scripts out in the open at a tea stall beside the main gate of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology in Sylhet, and education…
Iran to set up dedicated university for computer games
Iran is to launch its first specialised university dedicated to computer games, in a bid to lift its game industry to new heights, the Iranian news agency Mehr News has reported. The plan was…
'Qawmi' identity survives secular parties but not Jamaat, Mufti Usama asks
Islamic scholar and Jamaat-e-Islami member Mufti Ali Hasan Usama has rejected the claim that Jamaat's creed is flawed, arguing that if joining a secular party does not cost someone their 'Qawmi' identity, joining Jamaat…
2 more die of dengue, 423 hospitalised in 24 hours
Two more people have died of dengue across the country in the past 24 hours, while another 423 were admitted to hospital, the Directorate General of Health Services said on Sunday. So far this…
Dhaka University admission tests to begin 12 December
The University of Dhaka has set the schedule for its 2026-27 undergraduate admission tests, which will run from 5 December to 26 December, with the Science unit test on 12 December. Online applications will…
DU admission tests in divisional cities; applications open 11 November
Online applications for admission to undergraduate programmes at the University of Dhaka for the 2026-27 academic year will begin at 12pm on 11 November and end at 11:59pm on 25 November. Admission tests for…
DU admission mark distribution 2026-27: MCQ and written marks by unit
DU admission mark distribution 2026-27: Science, Arts and Business units 60 MCQ, 40 written; Fine Arts 40 MCQ, 60 drawing; IBA 70 MCQ, 30 written.
Tension at DU's Shahidullah Hall as Shibir, Chhatra Dal face off
Tension is prevailing at Dr Muhammad Shahidullah Hall of the University of Dhaka after Islami Chhatra Shibir and Chhatra Dal took up positions facing each other. The incident occurred at about 4:30pm on Sunday.
Mozammel Hossain Khan given additional charge as madrasa education DG
Additional Secretary Md Ubaidul Haque has been removed from the post of director general of the Directorate of Madrasa Education. Muhammad Mozammel Hossain Khan, director (administration and finance) of the directorate, has been given…
Dhaka University admission 2026-27: apply 11 to 25 November
Dhaka University (DU) 2026-27 admission: apply online from 11 to 25 November. Tests: IBA on 5 December, Science 12 December, Arts, Law and Social Sciences 19 December, Fine Arts 22 December and Business Studies…
School meal programme to be extended to all primary schools in phases
State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj has said the “school meal” programme will be expanded in phases to all government primary schools across the country to ensure nutritious food for every…
Indian student hacks IIT websites after missing admission; institute weighs giving him a chance
A student who could not get admission to the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-Kanpur) hacked the websites of two IITs out of frustration. Rather than take legal action, IIT-Kanpur is considering testing his…
Student and young man tied to a tree and abused at a Gopalganj school
A schoolgirl and a young man were allegedly tied to a tree and subjected to physical and mental abuse in public at a school in Kashiani, Gopalganj. After a video of the incident spread…
Barishal University student told to write teacher's name 300 times for misspelling it
A Barishal University student has alleged he was ordered to write a teacher's name 300 times and submit it after misspelling the name in an assignment, sparking wide discussion among students after he posted…
Khulna University students end class boycott; classes resume Sunday
Khulna University students have announced they are withdrawing their protest and boycott of classes and exams, deciding to return to all academic and administrative activities from Sunday after the administration took positive steps on…
Dhaka University begins restoring July uprising graffiti on campus walls
Dhaka University has begun repainting and, where needed, rewriting the July uprising graffiti on walls across its campus to preserve the memory of the historic mass movement, in a three-day programme that keeps the…
Dhaka University professor Dipti Saha dies after choking during breakfast
Dr Dipti Saha, a professor in Dhaka University's applied chemistry and chemical engineering department, has died at a hospital in the capital at the age of 58 after food lodged in her windpipe during…
215 academics condemn Priyanka Gandhi's ‘cow-urine expert’ remark
More than 215 academics have condemned Indian opposition Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in an open letter after she was widely seen to have indirectly called IIT Madras director Professor V Kamakoti a “cow-urine…
Gaza professor with cancer left without treatment as evacuations stall
Thousands of cancer patients in Gaza are being denied life-saving treatment because of Israeli restrictions on medical evacuations and supplies, Palestinian health officials say. Among them is university professor Khulud Abu Sahmoud, 33, who…
Claim that certificates are mandatory for union council polls is false
A widely shared social-media claim that original HSC certificates are mandatory for chairman candidates and SSC certificates for member candidates in union council elections is entirely false; the Election Commission has issued no such…
Trump administration weighs $100,000 fee for foreign graduates to work in US
The Trump administration is considering a $100,000 fee for foreign students who want to work in the US after graduating, a move that could hit international students, US universities and tech firms, The Wall…
Over 100 primary teachers at 49 Chatmohar schools face show-cause notices
The upazila education office in Chatmohar, Pabna, has issued show-cause notices to the head teachers and more than 100 assistant teachers of 49 government primary schools for failing to meet targets under a foundational…
Dhaka Central University choice form open until 1 August
Students who passed the first-year honours admission test for the university's affiliated colleges can fill in the online choice form until 1 August.
Dhaka University moves to dismiss professor Sadeka Halim
The university syndicate recommended the permanent dismissal of Professor Sadeka Halim and relieved six other professors of all academic and administrative duties.
Electricity worker killed as easy-bike overturns in Jashore
Mahitosh Mondal, 50, a switchboard attendant, died when the easy-bike he was travelling in overturned on the Nawapara-Sundali road in Abhaynagar.
Talent hunt scheme to be launched in schools, education minister says
Dr ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon says the scheme aims to develop hidden talent, as he announced the Prime Minister's Gold Cup national football tournament.
Professor Zakir Hossain named new proctor of Jahangirnagar University
The philosophy professor takes over after the university accepted the resignation of the previous proctor, who cited personal reasons.
Directorate issues fresh directive on teachers' Facebook use
The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education has told staff at government institutions to strictly follow the 2019 guidelines on social media use.
Chhatra Dal factions clash repeatedly at Nazrul University
Three rounds of clashes broke out between two groups of the student body at Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University, just 20 days after a new committee was announced.