Friday, 29 Mar, 2024

Education

Govt to cancel primary scholarship tests for 5th graders

The government on Tuesday (August 8) decided to cancel the primary scholarship examination for fifth graders. However, the students will get scholarships through different methods including assignments. Education Minister Dipu Moni disclosed the information at a press briefing

No way to postpone HSC exams: Dipu Moni

Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni has said there is no way to postpone the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations which will begin on August 17 as per schedule. She also called upon protesting students to return home and concentrate on their lessons. The education minister

Prof. Saleemul Huq receives honorary degree from Newcastle University

Prof. Dr. Saleemul Huq OBE, Director of the International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), has received an Honorary Doctorate of Science degree from Newcastle University, UK, for his outstanding contributions to the fight

Promotion of asst teachers as headmasters begins

The procedure of giving promotions of the assistant teachers to the post of head teacher in primary schools has started recently. As the complications over giving promotion of government primary school teachers have been resolved, the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education today issued

Secondary teachers return to class

Agitating secondary teachers under Monthly Payment Order (MPO) announced to return to class after withdrawing their agitation programmes. They made the decision following their meeting with deputy minister for education Barrister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury and former cabinet secretary

ULAB-MSJ Publishes Whitepaper on Bangladeshi Entertainment Industry

The Media Studies and Journalism Department (MSJ) of the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) has recently published a white paper on the Policy Regulation for a Sustainable Growth of Bangladesh's Entertainment Industry.   The main objectives of this white paper are to

Barishal Board scores highest in SSC pass rate of 90.18%

The pass rate of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent exams in the Barishal Education Board has increased with 90.18 percent students coming out successful this year. This year’s overall pass rate in this board is 0.57 percent more compared to the success rate in

2,354 schools see 100pc pass, none passes from 48 institutions

A total of 2,354 educational institutions across the country achieved a cent percent pass rate in Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and its equivalent examinations this year. Besides, no students from 48 educational institutions passed the exams. However, the number of institutions

80.39pc pass SSC, equivalent exams

The results of this year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations have been published Friday (July 28) morning with overall pass percentage of 80.39. This year's passing rate is 7.05% lower than last year, which was 87.44%. A total of 1 lakh 83

PM publishes SSC results 

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday (July 28) published the results of Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations. PM officially inaugurated the result announcement programme at the Ganabhaban at 9:00am. The premier after inauguration said results have been

IUBAT Convocation 2023 held

The seventh convocation of IUBAT—International University of Business Agriculture and Technology was held on 25th July at Bangabandhu Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre (BBCFEC), Dhaka.  Bachelors and master degrees were conferred to over two thousand five hundred

ULAB and Climate Strategies publish new research

Climate Strategies and the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) in a research published on July 24 concludes that Bangladesh’s climate policies must integrate Just Transitions to build resilience to increasingly severe climate hazards, boost green employment and decrease

Green Plant Club organizes IUB Green Genius Season 04

The Green Plant Club of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organized the Symposium Round and award-giving ceremony of the 2-month long ‘IUB Green Genius Season 04’, a competition for environmental innovation and ideas of school, college and university students, on July

Show-cause notice to 34 teachers, staff for absence

The Department of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) issued show-cause notices to 34 teachers and staff who were absent from work. DSHE found evidence of their unofficial absence during a visit in June. A notification was issued in this regard from the Directorate on Sunday (July

SSC results to be published on July 28

The results of this year's Secondary School Certificate and its equivalent exams will be published on July 28. Professor Tapan Kumar Sarker, chairman of Dhaka Education Board confirmed the matter.  According to the education ministry, over 20 lakh candidates took part in

ULAB-GED organized seminar on Education and empowerment

The Department of General Education (GED) of the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) organized a Seminar titled “Education as a tool for empowerment” on July 11, 2023.  The Keynote was given by Musharraf Tansen who is Bangladesh Country Representative of

National STEAM Olympiad Bootcamp held at IUB

The IEEE Computer Society IUB Student Branch Chapter, in association with the Department of Computer Science and Engineering of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) successfully hosted the “National STEAM Olympiad Bootcamp” on July 13, 2023, marking an exciting prelude to

SSC examinations to be held in February 2024

Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations will be held on February 2024. Exams of all subjects will be held with full marks and time will be three hours next year. The decision was disclosed on Monday (July 10) through a notification signed by Professor Tapan

Bashundhara Public School and College: Cutting-edge academic institution coming

Known for their significant contributions to both business and social welfare activities, Bashundhara Group is now channelling resources into the academic sector, specifically through the construction of a state-of-the-art school and college campus at N-Block of the Bashundhara

PM confers 38 masters, 10 Ph.D PMF on scholars

As many as 48 scholars from different sectors today (July 9) received Prime Minister's Fellowship (PMF) for 2023-24 sessions. For pursuing degrees at globally top-ranking universities, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina conferred 38 masters and 10 Ph.D PMF on the scholars at the Shapla