Saturday, 27 Jul, 2024

Education

‘Bangla Blockade’ to continue from 3:30pm

Quota protesters will continue their "Bangla Blockade" movement this afternoon (July 11). Students and job seekers who are protesting against the reinstatement of the quota system in government jobs declared the movement. Asif Mahmud, one of the key organisers of the

Anti-quota protesters block Shahbagh 

Students assembled in front of Dhaka University's central library at 10 am today to protest the reinstatement of the quota system in government jobs.  They later moved to Shahbagh. Students from various halls were seen gathering with banners in front of the library before

Quota in govt jobs: SC orders status quo for 4 weeks on HC order

The Supreme Court issued a four-week status quo today (July 10) on the issue of quotas in government jobs and the High Court's judgment.  The Appellate Division has asked the protesting students to return to their classes and attend their exams, while instructing all

Quota protest: Students block Dhaka's Science Lab intersection

Hundreds of students of Dhaka College, Eden Mohila College, and nearby institutions blocked the Science Lab intersection in the capital this morning protesting the reinstatement of the quota system in the Bangladesh government services. They started their march from the Dhaka College

Anti-Quota Protest: Countrywide 'Bangla Blockade' tomorrow 

University students will enforce a day-long blockade across the country tomorrow to resume their "Bangla Blockade" movement against the quota system in public service recruitment. Nahid Islam, a key organizer of the student movement, made the announcement at a press briefing

IUB Clinches Silver in Men's, Women's Basketball in Dhaka North Mayor Cup

The Basketball Club of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) has made a remarkable finish as runners-up in both the all-age men’s and women’s categories at the 1st Dhaka North Mayor All Age Basketball Cup 2024, held from June 29th to July 5th 2024 at the Uttara Sector 4

Two students challenge HC verdict that restores quota

Two students of Dhaka University have filed a petition with the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court challenging the High Court (HC) verdict that restored the 30 percent quota for the freedom fighters' children. Following the development today (July 9) at noon, the hearing on

PSC forms 3-member probe committee over question leak

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has formed a three-member probe body to address the BCS exam question leak incident. PSC Chairman Sohrab Hossain confirmed the matter on Tuesday. He said the committee will talk with all parties involved and submit a report within 15 working days.

Postponed HSC exams in Sylhet division begin

The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent exams in the Sylhet division, previously postponed due to flooding, commenced today (July 9). Today's exams kicked off with the Information and Communication Technology subject. Despite the start, several exam centers, such

Students now protest for quota reform in all grades of govt jobs

Students have consolidated their ongoing four-point demand into a single demand - the reform of the quota system in all grades during government job recruitment.  They also announced a new nationwide blockade program for today to press home the demand. Nahid Islam, the

Pension: Quader postpones meeting with teachers

A meeting scheduled to be held between Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader with the leaders of the Federation of Bangladesh University Teachers Association over pension has been postponed. Prof Nizamul Haque Bhuiyan, president of the Dhaka University Teachers Association

Dr Satya Prasad Majumder reappointed BUET VC

President Mohammed Shahabuddin has appointed Professor Dr Satya Prasad Majumder as the vice- chancellor of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). The President reappointed Dr Satya for the second term as per Section 11 (1) and (2) of Bangladesh University of

Vietnam: Outrage at student height requirement

The School of Management and Business (HSB) at the Vietnam National University in Hanoi believes the connection between height and success is so significant that people who are supposedly "too short" should no longer be allowed to study.   The school announced that

Students vow to occupy streets until demand fulfilled

The agitated students have vowed not to leave the streets until their demand for revoking the quota system in the government services is met. They announced a sit-in programme to be held at all public and private universities across the country on Wednesday (July 3).   The

DU students protest restoration of quota in govt jobs

Dhaka University (DU) students took to the streets today (July 1), protesting the restoration of the quota system in government jobs. This announcement regarding the protest was made on Sunday (June 30) under the banner of the anti-discrimination student movement. The students

SEU and Police Staff College Bangladesh Sign MoU

Southeast University (SEU) and Police Staff College Bangladesh signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on July 1 at the ICC, Police Staff College Bangladesh, marking the beginning of a collaborative effort to enhance mutual academic and research cooperation.  The MoU was signed

IUB SBE fest highlights role of private universities in achieving vision 2041

The School of Business and Entrepreneurship (SBE) of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) hosted a discussion titled "Vision 2041 Smart Bangladesh: The Role of Private Universities," on June 24, at the IUB Auditorium in Dhaka as part of the two-day SBE Fest 2024. 

WUST Class of 2024: They Turned the Tassels, Cheered, and Held Their Degrees High

All the students turned the tassels on their caps from right to left as they were declared graduates. They then held their degrees high, threw their caps into the air, catching them with joy, hugging each other as the hall filled with cheers and rounds of applause. The sound of camera

Public varsity teachers begin work abstention over pension

Public university teachers across the country began an indefinite work abstention today (July 1) as the government has not heeded their demand to reinstate previous pension facilities in place of the Universal Pension Scheme. Academic and administrative activities at all the

Public varsity teachers to go on indefinite strike tomorrow 

Teachers of all public universities in the country will observe work abstention from Monday for an indefinite period as their demand to cancel the Universal Pension Scheme notification for them is not met. Federation of Bangladesh University Teachers’ Association Secretary