Interim-Vice Chancellor (VC) of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) Prof Dr Md Hazrat Ali has stepped down amid teachers' protests. Abdur Rahman, deputy registrar of the university, said that the VC submitted his resignation letter to the Ministry of Education on Thursday. Earlier in the morning, KUET teachers formed a
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ISD expands IB scholarship opportunities from Grade 6 onwards
International School Dhaka (ISD) has recently expanded their scholarship opportunities to MYP (Middle Years Programme) students from ages 11 to 16. Previously, the opportunity was limited to only DP (Diploma Programme) students (Grades 11 and 12). Now, it’s open for students from Grade 6 through Grade 11 for the academic
NSU Hosts Russian Film Screening and Discussion on World War II
North South University (NSU), through its Office of External Affairs, successfully hosts a special screening and discussion event centered on the legacy of World War II. The event featured Mr. Anton Chernov, Counsellor (Political) at the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Bangladesh, as the keynote speaker. Held on NSU’s campus,
JnU students, teachers announce shutdown
Jagannath University (JnU) students and teachers announced shutdown of the university on Thursday to press home their various demands. Prof Dr. Rais Uddin, general secretary of the university's Teachers' Association, announced the closure following a meeting with protesting students on Thursday. "No classes or exams will take place until our demands are
JU expels 289 students, suspends 9 teachers over July attacks
Jahangirnagar University has expelled 289 students for allegedly attacking fellow students during the July protests and suspended nine teachers for directly supporting police attacks. The suspended teachers were accused of directly assisting the police crackdown, and all the expelled students were leaders and activists of the banned Chhatra League, said JU
Govt. asks public schools to keep one seat reserve for July victims’ family
The government has asked all public schools to keep one seat reserved for admission in every class for the children of July victims’ families in the 2025 academic session. Ministry of Education's Secondary and Higher Education Division has issued an order in this regard revoking the order on February 20 regarding
NSU’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences hosted its first Undergraduate Colloquium Series
The School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) at North South University (NSU) inaugurated its Undergraduate Colloquium Series on 27 February 2025 at the SHSS Conference Room. This event provided the undergraduate students a platform to present their research and share insights with the audience. The event commenced with a welcome
British Council’s New Directions 2025 tackles English assessment challenges in South Asia
New Directions South Asia 2025, British Council's flagship conference on language testing and assessment, made its South Asia debut on 21 February bringing together participants from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. The two-day conference commenced with a ceremony featuring senior representatives from the British Council. Professor Barry O'Sullivan
British Council wraps up Varendra Research Museum Training Programme
The British Council, in partnership with the UK’s Department for Culture, Media, and Sport, organised a closing ceremony for the Varendra Research Museum Training Programme, an initiative of the Cultural Protection Fund, on 25 February 2025, at the Varendra Research Museum, Rajshahi. The Cultural Protection Fund is the UK’s primary
EWU hosts Nat’l Economics Contest 2025
The Economics Club of East West University organized the National Economics Contest-2025 under the patronage of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC on February 20, 2025, marking the club’s 10th anniversary at the university campus, says a press release. Mr. Mosleh Uddin Ahmed, Managing Director of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC, attended the event