Friday, 25 Apr, 2025

Education

KUET VC, Pro-VC resign amid student protest pressure

Vice-Chancellor of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) Professor Dr. Muhammad Masud and Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. S K Shariful Alam have resigned following intense student protests. A senior official at the Ministry of Education confirmed the matter on

KUET VC, Pro-VC to be removed amid protest

The process of removing the Vice-Chancellor (VC) and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Pro-VC) of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) has begun amid ongoing student protests. The Ministry of Education confirmed the decision in a statement released at 12:50am on Wednesday (April

9 National University officials sent on forced retirement

Nine officials of the National University have been sent on mandatory retirement. The information was shared through a press release from the National University on Wednesday (April 23) afternoon. The officials are Deputy Registrars Md Shah Alam Dhaly, Md Mohsin Iqbal, Premananda

KUET revokes expulsion of 37 students, reopens halls

Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) has withdrawn the temporary expulsion of 37 students and reopened all seven of its residential halls, following a syndicate meeting held earlier today (April 23). Registrar Md Anisur Rahman Bhuiyan confirmed that the expulsion

Won’t accept pressured removal of VC: KUET teachers

The Teachers' Association at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) has firmly opposed the removal of Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Mohammad Mashud, as it will not accept any such decision made “under pressure.” At a press conference held Wednesday

KUET students continue hunger strike as Adviser fails to meet demands

Despite the intervention of Education Adviser CR Abrar, students at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) are continuing their hunger strike, demanding the resignation of Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Mohammad Mashud. The adviser met the striking students on Wednesday (April

City College to remain shut for two days

City College authorities has decided to keep the premises close for two days following a violent clash with Dhaka College students that lasted nearly five hours on Tuesday (April 22). The decision was made by the college’s acting principal, FM Mobarak Hossain, after tensions

Harvard sues Trump administration over $2B grant freeze

Harvard University announced Monday that it was suing the Trump administration to halt a freeze on more than $2.2 billion in grants after the institution said it would defy the Trump administration’s demands to limit activism on campus. In a letter to Harvard earlier this month,

Operation underway to rescue abducted CU students

A joint security operation is underway to rescue five Chittagong University (CU) students who were abducted during a trip to Khagrachari last week. They raided Surendra Karbaripara and Purna Karbaripara in the remote Bhaibonchhara area, near the district headquarters, on Monday

Hunger strike at KUET as students demand VC’s resignation

Students at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) began a hunger strike on Monday (April 21), demanding the immediate resignation of Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Muhammad Mashud. The strike started at 3:30 pm on the premises of the Student Welfare Centre, following a

Polytechnic students issue 48hr ultimatum over 6-point demand 

Students from polytechnic institutes across Bangladesh have issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the government, demanding swift action on a six-point charter they have been protesting for over the past week. The warning was delivered on Sunday by Mizanur Rahman, central coordinator of the

Polytechnic students stage nationwide ‘Rise in Red’ protest 

Students from government and private polytechnic institutes across Bangladesh staged coordinated demonstrations today (April 19) under the banner of ‘Rise in Red’, demanding sweeping reforms in the technical education sector. The protests began at around 12:15 pm in front

Polytechnic students protest with shrouds, renew demands

Students from government and private polytechnic institutes marched in Dhaka on Friday (April 18) wearing white shrouds on their heads, demanding that the government meet their six-point charter of demands. The protest began at around 2:15 PM from the gate of Latif Hall at Tejgaon

Trump administration threatens Harvard with foreign student ban

The US government has issued a stern warning to Harvard University, threatening to prevent the institution from enrolling foreign students after Harvard refused to comply with demands from the Trump administration. The White House has called on the prestigious university to make

Polytechnic students postpone rail blockade amid hopes for talks

The protesting students of polytechnic institutes have postponed today's nationwide rail blockade as a meeting with the education adviser is expected later in the day to discuss their six-point demand. Two student protesters confirmed the decision on Thursday morning, saying the

Polytechnic students announce countrywide railway blockade tomorrow

Students of Dhaka Polytechnic institute have announced a countrywide railway blockade on Thursday, saying the government has failed to meet their six-point demands. The protesting students made the announcement on Wednesday (April 16) after ending the capital’s Tejgaon Satrasta

UCSU election timeline announced 

The university administration has unveiled the timeline for the much-anticipated Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) elections, with the formation of the Election Commission set for mid-May.  However, the exact election date remains unconfirmed. The timeline

KUET expels 37 students, sparking protests at DU and BUET

A group of Dhaka University (DU) students have announced a solidarity programme protesting the expulsion of 37 students from Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET), calling the decision "unjust." Mosaddek Billah, a student of DU’s Bangla Department,

Harvard defies Trump, faces $2.3bn in funding cuts

Harvard University has defied demands from the Trump administration, rejecting attempts to exert control over the institution, which the administration described as an effort to counter what it sees as the university's left-leaning stance.  In response, the U.S. government

Bashundhara Public School marks Pahela Baishakh with vibrant festivities

Bashundhara Public School and College (BPSC) celebrated the Bengali New Year 1432 with vibrant festivities, marking the first occasion where students and their guardians joined the celebration since the institution’s founding. On Monday, the BPSC campus in Dhaka’s