Wednesday, 25 Dec, 2024

Education

‘Suicide note’ found at RU teacher’s room

RAJSHAHI UNIVERSITY: An associate professor of Rajshahi University (RU) was found dead inside her campus residence on Friday afternoon (September 9). The deceased was identified as Akter Jahan, Associate Professor of the department of Mass Communication and Journalism (MCJ) of RU.

RU teacher found dead

RAJSHAHI UNIVERSITY: An associate professor of Rajshahi University (RU) was found dead inside her campus residence on Friday afternoon (September 9). The deceased was identified as Akter Jahan, Associate Professor of the department of Mass Communication and Journalism (MCJ) of RU.

NSTU to enjoy Robi facilitated WiFi

DHAKA: Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Robi Axiata Limited regarding the WiFi facilities on its campus. Robi vice-president Abul Kalam Mohammad Nazmul Islam and NSTU registrar Prof Mominul Huq signed on behalf of their

Govt to extend JnU in Keraniganj

DHAKA: Education minister Nurul Islam Nahid said Jagannath University campus will be extended to Keraniganj keeping its main branch in city’s Sadarghat area. The minister came up with this assertion while briefing the media after a regular cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister

JnU hall construction begins in 2017

DHAKA: Education minister Nurul Islam Nahid said that the construction work of a Jagannath University (JnU) hall will begin in 2017 in Keraniganj, outskirt of the city. He made the announcement at a meeting with the leaders of JnU Teachers’ Association at the ministry conference room

‘Be responsible, quality human beings’

DHAKA: Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) pro vice-chancellor (designate) Professor Dr. Milan Pagon called upon the newly admitted students to capitalize on `IUB Life’ in order to coming out as best professionals in respective fields along with becoming responsible and quality

PM asks 3 ministers to solve JnU problems

JAGHANNATH UNIVERSITY: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked the ministers of Education, Home and Planning ministry to work to find solutions to the problems that the students of Jagannath University (JnU) are facing. JnU unit Chatra League president SM Shariful Islam, also convener

Ispahani Public School wins Robi-Drishty debate

DHAKA: Chittagong Ispahani Public School has become the champion of Robi-Drishty debate competition for 2016. The final debate was recently held at Theatre Institute Auditorium at port city, said a press release on Thursday (September 1). Robi as part of its Corporate Responsibility

CUB- NCMIC sign deal on education

DHAKA: Canadian University of Bangladesh (CUB) and North-Chiang Mai International College, Chiang Mai University (NCMIC) signed a mutual recognition agreement (MRA). Though this deal, students will be allowed to complete first two years in CUB and last two years at NCMIC. Moreover,

JnU student strike resumes Thursday

DHAKA: The students of Jagannath University (JnU) in city resumed their strike on Thursday (September 1) demanding dormitory after a one-day break on Wednesday. This phase of the strike will continue till September 4, said a spokesperson of a faction of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL)

4 students expelled from KMC

KHULNA: Khulna Medical College (KMC) authorities expelled four of its students and imposed a ban on student politics on the campus. The decisions were made in an academic council meeting on Sunday (28 August). College principal Dr. Abdullah Al Mahbub confirmed the matter to

Govt to solve JnU hall crisis

DHAKA: Education minister Nurul Islam Nahid said that necessary steps have been taken in solving hall crisis of Jagannath University (JnU) students. He made the assertion at an emergency meeting of the ministry at secretariat in city amid the ongoing movement of the JnU students on

JnU student strike continues

DHAKA: Jagannath University (JnU) students are continuing their strike to press the demand of dormitories and permanent lease of the empty space of old Dhaka Central Jail on Nazimuddin Road in city. As part of the two-day protest program, the students are staying on their campus on

Robi’s ‘10 Minute School’ in Ctg

DHAKA: Robi recently organized sessions on the free online educational platform ‘10 Minute School’ in three universities in Chittagong. Students of Chittagong University, East Delta University and Port City University were treated with a unique way of approaching education through

Russian ambassador calls on DU VC

DHAKA: Russian ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Ignatov, accompanied by embassy attaché Anastasia Nemova, called on Dhaka University (DU) vice-chancellor Professor Dr AAMS Arefin Siddique on Tuesday (August 23) at the latter’s office. They discussed about ongoing joint

British HC offers Chevening scholarships

DHAKA: British High Commissioner Alison Blake invites applications in Bangladesh for Chevening scholarships where 12 scholars will get opportunity to study for a master’s degree at the UK. The applications procedure for 2017-2018 session will remain open until November 8 via

Medical college admission tests on Oct 7

DHAKA: Admission tests for MBBS of 2016-17 session will be held at October 7 and BDS on November 4. The decision was taken in a meeting on MBBS and BDS admission tests at health ministry on Sunday (August 21). Meeting sources said that students will need in total GPA-9 from SSC and

IUB organizes special meeting with parents

DHAKA: Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organized a special discussion and opinion sharing meeting with the parents and guardians of the students of the university. The discussion was held at IUB auditorium in city’s Bashundhara residential area on Saturday (August 20).

UCB signs agreement with IBAIS University

DHAKA: United Commercial Bank Limited (UCB) signed an agreement with International Business Administration and Information System (IBAIS) University, Dhanmondi on Thursday evening (August 18) in city. UCB managing director Muhammed Ali and IBAIS University, Dhanmondi vice-chancellor

‘Results better in every index’

DHAKA: Education minister Nurul Islam Nahid on Thursday (August 18) said the results of Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations in 2016 were better in every index than the previous year. The indices include the number of candidates, passed students and GPA-5