DU students protest cancellation of textbook body

Some students of Dhaka University have protested the cancellation of the textbook revision committee and labeling Professor Samina Luthfa of Sociology Department of the university as "anti-Islam". A protest rally organized by general students took place at the foot of the Raju Sculpture at Dhaka University on Monday. During the rally, students

RAB arrests SUST BCL president Khalilur Rahman

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested president of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) unit of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) Khalilur Rahman from Mymensingh's Bhaluka on Saturday afternoon. Mashihur Rahman, assistant superintendent of police at RAB-9, confirmed the information saying that being tipped-off, members of RAB-9 and RAB-14 conducted

Bangladesh Chatrakallyan Trust holds national dialogue

A national dialogue titled "Present and Future of Bangladesh's Education System" was held at Tofazzal Hossain Manik Mia Hall of National Press Club of Dhaka with the aim of reforming Bangladesh's education system, education policy and education curriculum. Bangladesh Chatrakallyan Trust organized this national dialogue. Member of the advisory board of

Govt dissolves committee formed over textbook revision

The Ministry of Education has dissolved the 10-member coordination committee formed to revise and amend all textbooks prepared and printed by the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB). The ministry issued an office order to this end on Saturday, signed by the Secondary and Higher Education Division Senior Assistant Secretary. Earlier on

Govt approves publishing HSC results soon: Education Ministry

The government has approved the publishing the results of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and its equivalent examinations. A process is on to publish the HSC results by October, Professor Tapan Kumar Sarkar, Chairman of Dhaka Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board told UNB on Wednesday. The Education Ministry took decision to

East West University celebrates World Pharmacists Day 2024

The Department of Pharmacy at East West University (EWU) has recently celebrated World Pharmacists Day, in alignment with the global pharmacy community. On September 25, the university celebrated the day with the theme for this year: “Pharmacists: Meeting Global Health Needs.” The event began with a rally, featuring participation from Professor Dr

Primary teachers demand 10th grade

The Primary Teacher Coordination Council has demanded the elevation of primary assistant teachers to the 10th grade and 100 per cent departmental promotions to address discrimination. Speakers highlighted these issues during a press conference held at the Press Club on Friday, said a press release. In a written statement, Shahinur Akhtar, President

British Council to celebrate gains of UK Alumni in Bangladesh

The British Council, the UK's international organisation for cultural relations and educational programmes, has announced the launch of its prestigious Study UK Alumni Awards. All UK alumni in Bangladesh are invited to submit applications for the 11th edition of the awards, which recognise the outstanding achievements of UK alumni worldwide.

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