Thursday, 10 Jul, 2025

Education

Over six lakh students fail SSC exams across Bangladesh

More than six lakh students did not pass this year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations, according to results published on Thursday (July10). The overall pass rate across the country stood at 68.45 percent. Professor Dr Khondoker Ehsanul Kabir,

SSC results show 15 percent decline this year

The results of this year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations have been released, revealing a significant decline in the pass rate compared to last year. According to official data published on Thursday (July 10), the nationwide pass rate stood at

SSC equivalent exams results: Pass Rate 68.45%, 1.39 lakh secure GPA-5

The results of this year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations have been published, with a combined pass rate of 68.45 percent across the country. A total of 139,032 students achieved the highest grade of GPA-5. The results were announced at a press

SSC results today

The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examination results under all 11 education boards will be published today. According to the Inter-Education Board Examination Controllers’ Committee, the results will be released at 2pm. Results for Dhaka, Rajshahi,

IUB bags 2 championship and 3 runner-up titles at Inter-University Squash Tournament 2025

Squash players from Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) have secured two Championship and three Runner-up titles in the recently concluded 2nd Inter-University Squash Tournament 2025.  Organized by the Bangladesh Squash Rackets Federation and sponsored by Mark’s, the

SSC, equivalent exam results on July 10

The results of this year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations will be published on July 10, according to the Dhaka Education Board. An official of the board confirmed the date on Monday, saying, “We had initially proposed to release the results

IUB’s int’l conference on ‘Literature, Language, Culture and Crises’ held

The Department of English and Modern Languages (DEML) of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organized the 5th International Conference on “Language, Literature, Culture, and Crises” from June 26 to 27.  The event examined representations of academic,

HSC examinee stabbed by muggers in Dhaka

A Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinee was injured after being stabbed by muggers in the capital’s Green Road area early Thursday (July 3). The victim, Rina Tripura, was attacked near her college dormitory while returning by rickshaw from Kalabagan around dawn, according

Missing HSC candidate rescued from Savar: RAB

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has rescued an HSC examinee who went missing after leaving home for her exam in Dhaka on Sunday (June 29). The student, Mahira Binte Maruf Puli, an HSC-2025 candidate from Mirpur Government Bangla College, was found in the Savar area late Sunday night,

IUB launches future-ready Wi-Fi 7.0 network in major digital leap

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) has launched a new high-speed Wi-Fi infrastructure, transitioning from Wi-Fi 5.0 to the state-of-the-art Wi-Fi 7.0, to support faster, low-latency, secure and more reliable internet access across its campus. The upgraded system was officially

Anisa allowed to sit HSC exam as appeal goes viral

Anisa, a Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinee from Dhaka Education Board Laboratory School and College, who missed her first exam due to her mother's illness, was allowed to sit for her Bangla second paper on Sunday following public outcry and assurances from the education

HSC candidates allowed to enter exam centres from 8:30am

Dhaka Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board Controller Prof SM Kamal Uddin Hayder has said HSC candidates will be allowed to enter their exam centre premises from 8:30am to help reduce traffic congestion and public inconvenience. In a notification issued today, he said centre

Student missed HSC exam for sick mother under review

The government is considering a special arrangement for a student who missed the first day of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination due to sick mother who had to admit to the hospital. A statement in this regard was issued by the government press wing on Friday (June 27).

HSC, equivalent exams begin today

The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations begin today (June 25) simultaneously across the country, with a total of 12,51,111 candidates participating this year. Among the examinees, 618,015 are male and 633,096 are female. Of the total, 10,55,398 students are

HSC, equivalent exams begin tomorrow

The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations will begin simultaneously across the country tomorrow (June 25). This year, a total of 12,51,111 candidates will take part in the public examination. Among the examinees, 618,015 are male and 633,096 are

IUB to host 5th International Conference on ‘Language, Literature, Culture, and Crises’

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) will host the 5th International Conference on “Language, Literature, Culture, and Crises” on June 26–27.  The Department of English and Modern Languages (DEML), will organize the two-day event. Event will bring together

NSU, UniMed UniHealth sign MoU to boost pharma ties

North South University (NSU), Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and UniMed UniHealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd., one of the country’s leading pharmaceutical companies, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate and establish a long-term industry-academia

UIU students block major Dhaka road, commuters suffer amid protests

Students of United International University (UIU) on Saturday (June 21) staged a protest in the capital's Notun Bazar area, blocking a major road and causing severe disruption to traffic and public movement. The demonstration, reportedly over a series of demands, began around noon

US resumes student visas, demands social media access

The United States announced on Wednesday that it would resume processing of visa applications from foreign students but that all applicants would now be required to make their social media accounts available for review. The State Department said that an applicant's failure to set

Govt to recruit over 100,000 teachers

The government has decided to recruit 100,822 teachers under the Monthly Payment Order (MPO) scheme. Md Shahadat Hossain, member of Non-Government Teachers' Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA) signed the sixth mass circular in this regard on Monday (June 16).