Sunday, 22 Dec, 2024

Education

Korean Ambassador opens Language Center at Canadian University of Bangladesh

Korean Ambassador inaugurates Language Center at Canadian University of Bangladesh.    The ‘Center for International Language and Culture’ has officially been inaugurated today at Canadian University of Bangladesh. With the title of ‘Bridging Borders and

SSC, equivalent exams from February 15

The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations of 2024 will be held in February 15. Dhaka Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board Chairman Professor Tapan Kumar Sarker confirmed the matter on Thursday (December 21). The schedule of the examinations

South Korea: Students sue after teacher ends exam 90 seconds early

A group of South Korean students are suing the government because their college admission examination ended 90 seconds earlier than scheduled. They are asking for 20 million won ($15,400; £12,000) each - the cost of a year's studying to retake the exam. The error affected

HSC and equivalent exams of 2025 to be held in full marks 

The government decided that the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations in 2025 will be held with a full syllabus and full marks.   A notification was signed by Bangladesh Inter-Education Board coordination committee chief and Dhaka education board chairman

DU starts online admission process for undergrad programs

The online application process for admission to undergraduate programs in Dhaka University (DU) for the academic year 2023-2024 has started.  Applicants can apply through university website. DU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr ASM Maksud Kamal inaugurated the online application process

Canadian University of Bangladesh acknowledges successful HSC students with awards

The Canadian University of Bangladesh honoured the successful HSC and equivalent exam students of 2023 with a commendation. Dr. Chowdhury Nafeez Sarafat, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the university, was the chief guest at the event held on Sunday (17 December).

Sheikh Hasina University accords reception to HSC students

The meritorious students who successfully passed the HSC and equivalent examinations of 2023 were accorded reception at 'Dr.' Iqbal Education World Banshgari of Ghazaria Union of Bhairab Upazila of Kishoreganj. The students were officially accorded reception by the Sheikh

IUB holds Academic Awards Ceremony 2023

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) recognized the academic excellence of some of its brightest students at the Academic Awards Ceremony 2023. The program was held on December 11, 2023 at the IUB Auditorium. Prof Dr Fakrul Alam, Bangabandhu Chair, Department of History, University

IUB Theatre stages classic folk play 'Dewana Madina'

The IUB Theatre staged the folk musical play “Dewana Madina'' at the IUB Auditorium on November 28, 2023 as part of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy’s nationwide campaign to organize stage shows of classic folk tales. This is the first time that IUB Theatre has staged a

Australia to halve immigration, toughen English test 

The Australian government says it will halve the migration intake within two years in a bid to fix the country's "broken" immigration system. The annual intake will be slashed to 250,000 - roughly in line with pre-pandemic levels - by June 2025. Visa rules for

IUB Chess Team Clinches Division Title of 2023 Collegiate Chess League

The IUB chess team, known as Team IUB Mittens, has emerged as the division champion in the 2023 Autumn Collegiate Chess League.  This prestigious event, hosted online by Chess.com and sponsored by Sig, concluded on November 29, after a two-month competitive run beginning September

Monalisa Sanitary Napkin campaign held at JU

Monalisa Sanitary Napkin has held an awareness campaign on Menstrual Period at all women's halls at Jahangirnagar University (JU). JU Sheikh Hasina Hall provost Hosne Ara was present as guest among the representatives from Bashundhara Paper Mills Limited at the programme held

Ottawa hikes income requirement for foreign students, targets 'puppy mill' schools

The federal government will require foreigners applying to study in Canada to have double the amount of funds currently required, Immigration Minister Marc Miller said Thursday. He also threatened to cap visas in provinces that don’t help house students or won’t shut down

DU admission tests likely to begin on Feb 23

The admission tests of Dhaka University (DU) for the academic session 2023-24 will likely to begin from February 23. The convener of the university's online admission committee Md. Mostafizur Rahman disclosed the matter to Banglanews. He said change from the proposed date is

CUB, DSE host seminar on corporate sustainability and accountability practices

The Canadian University of Bangladesh (CUB) and Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), jointly organized a thought-provoking seminar titled “Corporate Sustainability and Accountability Practices: A Crucial Nexus for National Prosperity” today ( December 3) at 3:00 PM at CUB

92,595 get GPA-5 in HSC, equivalent exams

A total of 92,595 students got the highest Grade Point Average (GPA-5) in the HSC and equivalent examinations 2023 under 11 education boards, which was 1,76,282 in 2022. According to the result published here today, among the GPA-5 holders, 43,230 are male students and 49,365 are

78.64pc pass HSC and equivalent exams 

The results of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations of 2023 were published with a pass rate of 78.64% in 11 education boards in the country.  The average pass rate in the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations has dropped by

HSC results handed over to PM Sheikh Hasina

The results of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations of the year of 2023 have been handed over to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (November 26). Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni and chairmen of all education boards handed over the summery of the results

HSC, equivalent exam results tomorrow

The results of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations of 2023 will be published tomorrow (November 26). According to usual practices, Education Minister Dipu Moni is scheduled to present the results of the 11 education boards to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

PSC postpones 45th BCS written exams

The government has postponed the 45th Public Service Commission (PSC) written examination due to the political volatility prevailing across the country ahead of the 12th national election to be held on January 7. A circular in this regard was issued on Friday (November 24) evening.