The University Grants Commission (UGC) and Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) will jointly work on a project aimed at enhancing research and development in agriculture and food technology, climate management and strengthening higher education in agricultural fields. The project, titled Strengthening Agricultural Tertiary Education Project (SATEP), is financed by the Asian Development
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SSC, HSC exam to be delayed next year
Next year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams are set to be delayed until April, about two months later than usual, due to scheduling adjustments. This delay will also likely push the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exams to June. While last year’s exams returned to the regular February schedule, the disruptions caused by
DU students demand cancellation of 7 colleges’ affiliation
A group of students from Dhaka University organized a protest rally on Friday at 4pm in front of the Vice-Chancellor's residence, demanding the cancellation of the affiliation of seven colleges and the construction of a new hall for female students. The protesters emphasized that both the university and the students from
SAU students boycott classes, lock admin building
Students at Sylhet Agricultural University (SAU) are boycotting classes and exams, demanding the resignation of the proctor and registrar, along with six other demands. The general student body has been staging protests on campus since Tuesday morning. The campus of Sylhet Agricultural University is in turmoil as students demand the resignation of
BRAC Bank ‘Uddokta 101’ women entrepreneurs graduate from DIU
BRAC Bank and Daffodil International University (DIU) hosted a graduation ceremony for 22 women from the bank’s women entrepreneur accelerator programme, ‘Uddokta 101’. The three-month intensive certification course, which began in June 2024, offered 12 modules covering key areas such as business development, finance, team building, and mental health. It
U.S. Embassy Inaugurates College Fair
The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka inaugurated a college fair at the EMK Center, bringing together prospective students and representatives from leading U.S. institutions. Organized by the U.S. Embassy through its official EducationUSA platform, in collaboration with EdPrograms, the event attracted more than 500 visitors from across the city. During his opening
SSC exams 2025 begin in April
The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent exams for 2025 will begin after the end of Ramadan and are expected to commence in April next year. Prof Tapan Kumar Sarker, chairman of the Dhaka Education Board and head of the Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee, confirmed this on Monday, saying that the
NSU hosts VC in online event
Vice Chancellor of North South University (NSU), Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury, Ph.D., engaged with the working committee members of the North South University Alumni Association Australia (NSUAAA) in an online event on October 23, 2024. This was Professor Chowdhury’s first meeting with an alumni group outside of Bangladesh since assuming
DIU hosts pre-COP29 discussion
Daffodil International University (DIU), in collaboration with the Global Law Thinkers Society (GLTS), organized an important event titled “Pre-COP29 Group Discussion: Advancing Sustainable Living & Green Economy for Climate Action”. The event took place on October 26, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Conference Room, Knowledge Tower, Daffodil
NSU signs MoU with ASPEN Capital
North South University (NSU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ASPEN Capital on October 24, aimed at fostering educational and financial inclusion in Bangladesh. The MoU focuses on equipping students with crucial financial and business management skills, aligning with NSU’s mission to contribute to the country’s socio-economic development. Under this collaboration,