Sunday, 19 Oct, 2025

Education

IUB to host Int’l Conference on Economics, Business and Technology Management on Nov 14–15

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) will host the International Conference on Economics, Business and Technology Management (ICEBTM 2025) on November 14–15 at The Westin Dhaka.  The theme this year is “Sustainability-Focused Industry Trends in Global

RUCSU polls: Shibir wins VP, AGS; Anti-Dominance Unity takes GS

The Islami Chhatra Shibir-backed “Combined Students’ Alliance” has clinched victory in the vice president (VP) and assistant general secretary (AGS) posts, while the “Anti-Dominance Unity” panel secured the general secretary (GS) position in the Rajshahi

Int’l professional development expert Katherine Rick conducts interactive sessions at IUB

Ms. Katherine Rick, Director of Professional Development at the British Management University, Uzbekistan, conducted two interactive sessions with faculty, students and management staff of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) on October 16, 2025, at the university’s DMK Lecture

Voting in RUCSU polls ends, counting begins

Voting for the Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU), 17 Hall Councils, and five Student Representatives to the Senate concluded peacefully on campus on Thursday (Oct 16), accompanied by a festive atmosphere. Counting of votes began at Kazi Nazrul Islam Auditorium

HSC result re-scrutiny applications open tomorrow

The results of this year's HSC and equivalent examinations were published on Thursday (October 16).  Students dissatisfied with their grades may seek re-scrutiny from Friday (October 17), through Thursday (October 23).  The application window and procedures were

RUKSU poll: JCD-backed VP candidate alleges agent obstruction

Voting in the Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union (RUKSU) election is underway on Thursday (October 16) amid high enthusiasm, but a vice-presidential candidate backed by Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) alleged that his polling agents were barred from viewing the photo voter

HSC 2025: 69,097 secure GPA-5

Bangladesh on Thursday (October 16) published the results of this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations, with 69,097 students achieving the highest Grade Point Average (GPA-5) across all 11 education boards.  By comparison, 145,911 candidates

Shibir-backed panel sweeps CUCSU, wins 24 of 26 posts

After a 44-year hiatus, the Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (CUCSU) election has delivered a landslide for the Islami Chhatra Shibir-backed “Sampritir Shikkharthi Jote,” which captured 24 of the 26 central posts.  The results were announced at

Voting begins in RUCSU election after 33 years

After a 35-year hiatus, polling for the Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union (RUKSU) is underway in a festive atmosphere, with students queuing from early morning across key campus venues.  Voting began at 9 am on Thursday (October 16) and will continue until 4

58.83% pass HSC and equivalent exam

The results of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations of 2025 were published with a pass rate of 58.83% across the nine general education boards, the madrasa board and the technical education board on Thursday (Oct 16). The outcome represents an

Teachers threaten nationwide shutdown if demands not met

Private MPO-listed teachers, who have been staging protests in Dhaka since October 12 demanding, among other issues, a 20 percent increase in house rent allowance, issued a stern warning on Wednesday (Oct 15): accept our just demands or face a countrywide shutdown. The teachers,

Ink fades, but no chance of fraud in CUCSU polls, say officials

Allegations of indelible ink fading after voting surfaced during the Chittagong University Central Students' Union (CUCSU) election on Wednesday (October 15), but election authorities have dismissed concerns, saying the system in place prevents any possibility of vote fraud. Voting

CUCSU election faces ballot tampering allegations 

Allegations of ballot irregularities have emerged during the Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (CUCSU) election, after reports surfaced that votes were cast without the presiding officer’s signature on several ballot papers at the university’s IT Building

HSC, equivalent exam results on Thursday 

The results of the 2025 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations will be released at 10 am on Thursday (October 16), according to an official confirmation by Professor SM Kamal Uddin Hayder, Controller of Examinations at the Dhaka Education Board. In a statement

CUCSU polls underway after 35 years

Elections to the Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (CUCSU) and the hall unions are being held today for the first time in 35 years. Voting for the 7th CUCSU election began at 9:00 am and will continue until 4:00 pm, with ballot counting scheduled to start immediately

IUB hosts national dialogue on blue economy and trade resilience

The Centre for Bay of Bengal Studies (CBoBS) and the Department of Global Studies and Governance (GSG) of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) jointly organized a seminar titled “Global Shipping Issues Affecting Bangladesh: Challenges and Pathways to Resilient Solutions for Blue

Students seek talks with education adviser at Secretariat

Students from Dhaka’s seven government colleges entered the Secretariat to meet the education adviser on Monday (Oct 13), pressing four demands led by a call to finalise the “Dhaka Central University Act–2025” and issue the ordinance quickly. At around 3:45 pm,

Seven govt colleges demand ‘Dhaka Central University’ ordinance

Students from seven government colleges staged a sit-in outside Shikkha Bhaban on Monday (Oct. 13), demanding the swift finalization of the “Dhaka Central University Act-2025” and the immediate issuance of the corresponding ordinance. At 11:20 am, students from Government

DUCSU demands swift trials over disappearances, killings

Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) has demanded swift trials of those it accuses of ordering and committing enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings and other human rights violations in Bangladesh, vowing students will resist any attempt to grant “safe

Secondary schools reopen after puja holidays

Following an extended break for a series of major religious festivals, including Durga Puja, secondary schools across country reopened on Wednesday (Oct 8), though attendance remained lower than usual, according to education officials. The institutions had been closed since 28