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BCL factional clash leaves 13 hurt at Bogura Azizul Haque College

At least 13 leaders and activist of ruling Awami League’s student wing Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) were injured in a factional clash during a rally protesting opposition-enforced blockade at Government Azizul Haque College in Bogura on Thursday.

RU holds freshers' reception ceremony

Rajshahi University (RU) authority held a freshers' orientation for the newly-admitted first-year (honours) students under 2022-2023 academic session amid festivity and fanfare today.

Campaign against online gambling in edn institutions soon

The education administration has launched a new initiative to protect students from engaging in illegal activities such as trading cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, online gambling, and hundi.

MBBS seats increase by 24% in a year: Health Minister

The number of available seats for MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) courses in government medical colleges across the country has witnessed a substantial increase of 24 per cent. Previously, a total of 4,350 students were admitted annually to the 37 government medical colleges in the

Tens of thousands flee as Israel tightens Gaza City 'stranglehold'

Tens of thousands of Palestinians fled the fighting and bombardment in Gaza, as Israel said it was tightening the "stranglehold" around Hamas and again rejected a ceasefire without the release of hostages.

Religious edn to get importance like other subjects: Dipu Moni - dainik shiksha

New Curriculum Religious edn to get importance like other subjects: Dipu Moni

Education Minister Dipu Moni has clarified that religious education will be evaluated in the same manner as other subjects within the new curriculum. This statement aims to dispel the misconception that there will be no examinations for religious education. The overarching objective of the new curr

No written exams for classes VI, VII - dainik shiksha

New Curriculum No written exams for classes VI, VII

The assessment of students in classes VI and VII under the new curriculum system commences today. In this innovative curriculum, both public and private schools are prohibited from conducting written examinations as part of the evaluation process for these two grade levels. Instead, students will

AUW, Cisco sign agreement

Asian University for Women (AUW) and the world’s leading technology company Cisco have recently signed an agreement that Cisco will provide access to Cisco Networking Academy Program, the company's global IT and cybersecurity education program, skills-based career certifications, and cyber security

PM returns home from Saudi Arabia

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina returned home this morning from Saudi Arabia after attending the International Conference on Women in Islam and performing holy Umrah.

Students' contribution too fails reducing teachers' retirement benefit crisis

The state of retirement benefits and welfare trust funds for teachers under the Monthly Pay Order (MPO) system paints a bleak picture of prolonged agony and uncertainty. It seems as if their fate has been hanging in the balance for years, only to be further marred by a cruel twist of irony. Teacher

Obama Foundation Scholars Programme invites application

Columbia University in New York has invited applications for the esteemed Obama Foundation Scholars 2024-25 programme. This is a fully funded leadership development initiative designed to nurture the future leaders of the world, with a focus on those who aspire to tackle the challenges faced by thei

‘Rastar Master’ Deep shines as Global Teacher Prize finalist

In the realm of education, where the dedication and innovation of teachers shape the future of countless students, Deep Narayan Nayak, hailing from the Indian state of West Bengal has emerged as a beacon of inspiration. On October 25 he achieved the remarkable feat of being named one of the top 10 f

Reckless bribery in registration card distribution at Dhaka board

Allegations of rampant bribery have marred the process of distributing registration cards to SSC candidates, implicating several staff members of the Dhaka Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board.

Court orders madrassa-graduate Yaba-peddler to study Quran

A Dhaka court has issued a unique verdict, directing a Yaba peddler who is a madrassa graduate to embark on a path of rehabilitation. The order entails studying specific chapters of the Holy Quran, engaging in tree planting, and donating religious books to a madrasa.

BNP declares another 48-hour nationwide blockade starting Wednesday

The BNP has announced a fresh plan to resume its 48-hour transport blockade starting at 6 am Wednesday.

Dhaka police announce Tk 20,000 reward for info about arsonists

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police announced a Tk 20,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of arsonists.

Uncertainty, tension grip students amid raging political crisis

The persistent anti-government political programmes enforced by BNP and like-minded political parties have cast a shadow over academic activities in the capital city and parts of the country. Many schools and colleges in the capital have remained open despite the blockades but students’ attendance

Man gets death penalty, two 14 years’ jail for killing schoolboy

A Chuadanga court on Monday sentenced a man to death in a case over killing a class three student in Sadar upazila of Chuadanga last year. Judge of Chuadanga additional district and sessions judge second court Masud Ali also sentenced two other people to 14 years’ imprisonment each. The death-row

Lack of coordination dashes dreams of aspiring teachers

Shyamali Rani Sarkar's aspiration to become a teacher has faced a harsh reality of bureaucratic disarray. Her journey began in 2019 when she applied to take the 16th Teacher Registration Examination. After undergoing preliminary, written, and viva voce, she finally got registered as an assistant tea