Saturday, 27 Jul, 2024

Education

BUET students write to PM for 'politics-free' campus

The students of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) have written an open letter to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, appealing for her assistance in keeping their campus free from student politics. They read the letter aloud during a press conference held this

HSC, equivalent exams to begin on June 30

The Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) and equivalent exams will begin on June 30 The education boards announced the exam schedule (routine) on Tuesday (April 2).  As per the schedule, the exam will start with Bengali (compulsory) first paper. The written exam will end

Students can run political activities on BUET campus: HC

The High Court (HC) on Monday (April 1) said that the students of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) can run political activities on the campus. The bench of Justice Md Khosruzzaman and Justice KM Zahid Sarwar stayed the effectiveness of the university notice

IUB awarded ‘Best International Team’ at int’l moot court competition in India

A moot court team from the Department of Law at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) secured the "Best International Team Award" at the 12th Justice P N Bhagwati International Moot Court Competition on Human Rights, 2024.  The competition, held at the Bharati

DB closely monitoring BUET situation: Harun

The Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police is monitoring the ongoing situation on the BUET campus, said DB Chief Harun-Or-Rashid. He was talking to the reporters at his office in the capital on Sunday (March 31). Various banned organisations are conspiring on the BUET

BUET students issued ultimatum for expulsion of BCL leader, 5 others

The students of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) on Saturday (March 30) issued an ultimatum to the university authorities calling for the expulsion of Imtiaz Rabbi, a student of the Civil Engineering department and Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) central leader.

IUB Basketball Team Secures 2nd Place in Nepal Tournament

The Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) basketball team marked a significant milestone by securing the runners-up position in a prestigious basketball tournament held in Nepal. This event, spanning from March 8 to12, marked IUB's first foray into international competitions,

DU admission test results published

The results of the Dhaka University's four admission tests including Science Unit, Arts, Law and Social Sciences Unit, Business Studies Unit and Fine Arts Unit for the undergraduate programmes were published on Thursday (March 28).  According to the results, 10,275 out of

DU admission test results today

The results of the Dhaka Universitys four admission tests including Science Unit, Arts, Law and Social Sciences Unit, Business Studies Unit and Fine Arts Unit for the undergraduate programmes will be published on Thursday (March 28).  DU vice-chancellor Prof ASM Maksud Kamal will

DU entry test results tomorrow

Dhaka University (DU) authorities have decided to publish admission test results of all units of undergraduate progamme at 3.30 pm on Thursday (28 March). DU vice-chancellor Prof ASM Maksud Kamal will reveal the results from the Abdul Motin Chowdhury virtual classroom. By providing

DU opens Center for China Studies

Dhaka University (DU) has launched the Center for China Studies on March 24. H.E. Mr. Yao Wen, the Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh, Prof. Dr. A. S. M. Maksud Kamal, Vice Chancellor of University of Dhaka, Vice Chairman of the Academic Board of the Center for China Studies, Mr. Chen

IUB Alumnus Navid Wins Global Recognition as UPG Sustainability Leader

Navid Bin Ahmed, alumnus of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), has been named a winner in the prestigious Global Campaign as a UPG Sustainability Leader, showcasing his artificial intelligence (AI) technology.  This recognition came after Navid’s active participation

DU Social Science faculty Dean Prof Zia Rahman passes away 

Dean of Dhaka University (DU) Social Science Faculty Professor Dr Zia Rahman passed away at a private hospital in the capital early today. He was 58. "Zia Rahman, professor of Criminology Department, breathed his last around 4:15 am in the capital's Labaid Hospital while

Sexual harassment: JnU teacher suspended, chairman relieved

Abu Shahed Imon, a lecturer of the Films and Television Department of Jagannath University (JnU) has been suspended on charges of sexual harassment of a student. Besides, Professor Dr Junayed Ahmed Halim, chairman of the department concerned, has been relieved of his post for

No exams for students up to grade III 

According to the new education curriculum, students till grade three will be assessed by performance in the class instead of first and second-term examinations, said the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education today (March 21). Ministry of Primary and Mass Education Secretary Farid

Australia tightens student visa rules as migration hits record high

Australia will begin enforcing tougher visa rules for foreign students this week as official data showed migration hit another record high, which is likely to further exacerbate an already tight rental market. From Saturday, English language requirements for student and graduate visas

JU Proctor resigns amid student protest

Jahangirnagar University (JU) Proctor ASM Firoz Ul Hasan on Monday (March 18) resigned from his post amid widespread protests against his alleged involvement in the rape of a woman on the university campus on February 3. Professor Mohammad Alamgir Kabir, from the statistics and data

JnU student's death: Asst proctor suspended, classmate expelled over 

Following the death of Jagannath University (JnU) student Fairuz Abantika,  the varsity administration suspended accused assistant proctor Deen Islam and her classmate Amman Siddique. Meanwhile, a five-member probe committee has been formed over her suicidal death. The

South Asia Foundation held its 84th Board Meeting

The 84th Board Meeting of the South Asia Foundation took place on Sunday, March 10, 2024, in the BoT Conference Room at the Southeast University Campus.  Mr. Rezaul Karim, Chairman of the South Asia Foundation, presided over the meeting, which brought together esteemed Foundation

South Korea’s international student jumps tenfold in 2 decades

South Korea’s universities are witnessing a transformative shift in their cultural landscape, brought by a surge in the number of international students. Though the trend was stagnant during the pandemic era, the number of international students in South Korea has steadily