Thursday, 10 Jul, 2025

Education

HSC exam to begin on June 26

The Inter-Education Board has announced the schedule for the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations. According to the schedule, the theoretical exams will begin on June 26 and continue until August 10.  The practical exams will start on August 11 and end on August 21.

KUET students demand VC’s resignation amid protest

General students of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) have issued a five-point demand, including the resignation of the Vice Chancellor, Pro Vice Chancellor, and Director of Student Affairs, following alleged administrative failure over an attack on students.

50 injured at KUET clash over student politics

At least 50 people were injured in clashes at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) as students confronted each other over demands to ban student politics. The clashes erupted on Tuesday (February 18) noon when students protesting against student politics confronted

Huawei launches campus roadshows for 'Seeds for the future 2025 Bangladesh'

Huawei has officially launched the roadshows for the 12th edition of its flagship competition, Seeds For The Future Bangladesh, aimed at fostering the country's ICT ecosystem by enhancing students' knowledge and skills in technology. Huawei shared this information through a

IUB hosts Dhaka-North Regional Round of Physics Olympiad 2025

The Department of Physical Sciences at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) hosted the "Physics Olympiad 2025 Dhaka North Regional Round" with a closing ceremony and prize distribution event on February 14 at the university auditorium. IUB Vice Chancellor Prof. M. Tamim

City, Ideal college lock into clash in Dhaka

Students of Dhaka City College and Ideal College were involved in a clash at Science Laboratory intersection in the capital on Sunday (February 9) afternoon.  Following the incident situation remained tensed in the nearby area, with sporadic clashes continuing. The clash broke

1,969 graduates receive degrees at IUB’s 25th Convocation

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) held its 25th convocation on February 8, 2025, conferring degrees on 1,969 graduates. The ceremony took place at the university campus in Bashundhara Residential Area, Dhaka. Among the graduates, 1,550 received undergraduate degrees, while 419 were

Titumir College students suspend protest after govt assurance

Students of Government Titumir College, who had been demonstrating for their demands, have ended their protest after the government pledged to address their concerns within a week. The decision came after a meeting between the students and representatives from the Ministry of Education

‘July 36 University’ name proposed for seven govt colleges

The government plans to establish a separate university for seven government colleges in the capital, with "July 36 University" as a proposed name. A committee led by University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Professor SM Faiz has proposed this name. The final decision

Titumir students block road again, demand university status

Students of Government Titumir College blocked the road in front of their institution on Thursday (January 30) to press home their seven-point demand, including upgrading the college to a university. The demonstration began at noon as students gathered on the road, disrupting traffic

IUB Hosts 1st Bangladesh National Round of the Stetson Intl Environmental Moot Court Competition 2024-25 

The 1st Bangladesh National Round of the Stetson International Environmental Moot Court Competition 2024-25 took place from January 23 to January 25, at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB).  Hearth Bangladesh and IUB’s School of Law jointly organized the competition,

Seven college students issue fresh 24-hour ultimatum

The protesting students of Dhaka’s Seven Colleges have issued a fresh 24-hour ultimatum, demanding justice for their injured peers.  The announcement was made by Abdur Rahman, an organizer of the movement to transform Seven Colleges into universities, during a press

Seven college students withdraw protest

The protesting students of Dhaka's Seven Colleges have withdrawn their plans to blockade New Market Police Station and halt Dhaka University (DU) bus services after the government assured them that their demands would be addressed through appropriate measures. The announcement came

DU-affiliated college students issue 4-hr ultimatum

Students from seven Dhaka University (DU)-affiliated colleges issued a four-hour ultimatum demanding justice for the previous night's clashes and the establishment of a separate university for their institutions. At a press conference held at Dhaka College at 12 pm, the students

DU postpones Monday’s exams, classes after clashes

Dhaka University (DU) authorities have postponed all classes and examinations scheduled for Monday (Jan 27) due to unavoidable circumstances, confirmed Mohammad Rafiqul Islam, acting director of the university’s Public Relations Office. The decision came hours after a violent

Students of DU, 7 colleges clash, 20 injured 

A clash erupted between students of Dhaka University (DU) and those from Dhaka College and six other affiliated colleges, plunging the DU campus into a tense standoff that lasted late into the night. At least 20 people, including journalists and pedestrians, were injured in the

JnU student's hanging body found

The hanging body of a female student of Jagannath University (JnU) from a mess at Kather Puler Tonuganj Lane area in old Dhaka. On information, police recovered the body of Sabrina Rahman Shammi, a third-year student of the Social Science Department at the university from the mess.

Bashundhara Special Children Foundation hosts inspirational event for special kids

Bashundhara Special Children Foundation, a humanitarian initiative of the country’s largest business conglomerate, Bashundhara Group, organized an inspirational event titled ‘Eso Mili Sobe Praner Utsabe’ for children with neurodevelopmental challenges.  The

DU Arts, Law and Social Science unit admission test held

The admission test for the undergraduate program of the Arts, Law, and Social Science unit (B unit) at Dhaka University for the 2024-2025 academic session took place on Saturday. The test was conducted on the Dhaka University campus as well as in seven divisional cities across the

Primary teachers’ delegation reaches CA residence

A delegation of agitating primary school teachers today reached the residence of the chief adviser in Jamuna to demand an upgrade from the existing 13th grade to the 10th grade.  The teachers aim for a salary increase from Tk 11,000 to Tk 16,000, aligning their grade with other