Wednesday, 25 Dec, 2024

Education

Another BSMRSTU assist proctor resigned, students protest continues

GOPALGANJ: Dr Md Torequl Islam, assistant proctor of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science & Technology University (BSMRSTU) resigned from his post protesting the recent attacks on the students and ongoing situation of the varsity. Dr Md Torequl Islam is an assistant professor at

15.49pc pass DU 'Ga' unit admission test

DHAKA UNIVERSITY: The results of first year honours admission test of Dhaka University (DU)  ‘Ga’ unit under  Business Studies Faculty  for 2019-20 academic session  has been published with 15.49 percent pass rate.  DU Vice-Chancellor Prof Md Akhtaruzzaman announced the

Durga Puja holidays extended to 5 days in pry schools

DHAKA: The government has extended Durga Puja holidays to five days from existing three days in primary schools.  Secretary of the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education Md Akram-Al-Hossain told Banglanews on Wednesday (September 25) that the Durga puja holidays were extended for two

UGC secretary made OSD on graft charge

DHAKA: Secretary of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Dr Md. Khaled has been made the Officer on Special Duty (OSD) on corruption charges.  The decision was made at the 156th meeting of the full commission of the UGC on Tuesday (September 27th) on charge of having influence in

Tamara Abed made BRAC University trustee board chairperson

DHAKA: Tamara Hasan Abed, managing director of BRAC Enterprises and member of trustee board, was elected as new chairperson of the Brac University trustee board.  She replaces Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, the founding chairperson of BRAC University, which was effective from 25 July 2019.

DU Ga unit results likely on Monday

DHAKA: Dhaka University GA Unit Admission Result 2019-20 is likely to be published on Monday (September 23). Professor Shibli Rubayat Ul Islam, Dean of the Business Faculty, on Saturday (September 21), disclosed this possible date. "We hope that evaluation of all answer sheets will

BSMRSTU closed, students asked to vacate hall

GOPALGANJ: Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University (BSMRSTU) declared a 15-day holiday starting from Sunday (September 21) on the occasion of Durga Puja amid the ongoing protests for resignation of Vice Chancellor professor Dr Khondaker Nasir. Students have

DU Kha unit entry test held

DHAKA: The first-year honours admission test of ‘Kha’ unit for the 2019-20 academic session of Dhaka University was held on Saturday (September 21). The one and half an hour test was held from 10 am to 11:30 am at 72 centres in and outside of the campus. A total of 45,018

DU Ka unit entry test Friday, 49 to vie for each seat

DHAKA UNIVERSITY: Dhaka University Ka unit admission tests under the science disciplines for the academic session 2019-20 will be held on Friday (September 20). A total of 80,955 students applied against 1,795 seats of Ka unit where around 49 students will vie for one seat, said a DU

BCL foils DU students’ demo against corruption

DHAKA: Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) has obstructed the program of a group of students on their way to besiege to the dean office of the Business Faculty of the varsity on Wednesday (September 18), protesting enrollment of BCL men in different courses without any admission test.

No bar on Viqarunnesa new principal to join

DHAKA: The High Court cleared the way for newly appointed Prof Fouzia to join as Viqarunnisa Noon School and College (VNSC) as its principal. The HC bench of justice M Enayetur Rahim and Md Khairul Alam on Tuesday (September 17) passed the order after hearing a writ petition filed

Shovon resigns from DU senate

DHAKA UNIVERSITY: Rezwanul Haque Chowdhury Shovon has withdrawn his name from the student representative of Dhaka University (DU) Senate. The leader has already lost the post of the president of Bangladesh Chhatra League on the charge of extortion. On Monday (September 16), he has

Primary teacher recruitment test results published

DHAKA: Written test results of the government primary school Assistant Teacher Recruitment Exam 2018 were published on Sunday (September 15). A total of 55,295 candidates have finally been selected for 63 districts, Rabindranath Roy, Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Primary

Fouzia appointed as Viqarunnisa principal

DHAKA: The Education Ministry has appointed Fouzia, an officer on special duty of the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) as the principal of Viqarunnisa Noon School and College. Secondary and Higher Education Department of the ministry issued a notification on Sunday

Primary teachers declare movement demanding 11th grade

DHAKA: Bangladesh Primary School Teachers’ Association announced movement demanding implementation of 11th grade for assistant teachers and 10th grade for headmasters. As a part of their movement, they will form human chain at Upazila level across the country on September 19. On

DU Ga unit entry test held

DHAKA UNIVERSITY: The admission test under “Ga” unit -- in the disciplines of business studies faculty – for the 2019-20 session of Dhaka University was held on Friday (September 13). The test has finished without any irregularities from 10:00am to 11:30am at 56 centres across

DU admission test begins

DHAKA: The honours first year admission test for 2019-2020 academic session of Dhaka University (DU) has begun on Friday (September 13). The “Ga” unit entry test for the first year admission  has started at 10 am and will continue till 11:30 am at 56 exam centres on DU campus . 

Ruet set to hold 5th convocation on Dec 1

RAJSHAHI UNIVERSITY (RU): Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (Ruet) is set to hold its fifth convocation on December 1.  BSc, MSc, MPhil and PhD degree holders from sessions 2009-10 to 2014-15 will be eligible to attend the convocation, Ruet Acting Registrar Prof Dr Selim

UK to allow overseas students to stay two years after graduation

International students will be offered a two-year UK visa after graduation with or without a job, the country's Home Office announced Wednesday, reversing one of the major aspects of former Prime Minister Theresa May "hostile environment" strategy. New Prime Minister Boris Johnson

JnU bars students from stay on campus after 10pm

JAGANNATH UNIVERSITY (JnU): Authorities of Jagannath University (JnU) ordered its students not to enter or stay on the campus after 10 at the night.  The restriction has been issued on security grounds, said a press release signed by JnU Registrar Engr Ohiduzzaman Wednesday (September