Monday, 25 Nov, 2024

Education

BSFMSTU VC asks students to dream big for success

DHAKA: Bangamata Sheikh Fojilatunnesa Mujib Science and Technology University (BSFMSTU) Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Syed Shamsuddin Ahmed told students to dream big to become worthy citizens in future. "You have to dream big if you want to be successful in life. Besides, a lot of study is

40th BCS preliminary results published

DHAKA: Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) published the 40th BCS preliminary examination result on Thursday (July 25). A total of 20,277 candidates have passed the preliminary test who will take part in the written part of the examination, PSC Chairman Mohammad Sadik told

Two more colleges nationalized

DHAKA: The government has nationalised two more colleges as part of expansion of education across the country. The colleges are Laxmichhari College in Laxmichhari Upazila of Khagrachari district and Bangabandhu Degree College in Kazipur Upazila of Sirajganj District. The Directorate

KU admission test begins Nov 2

KHULNA: The admission tests for the first year honors courses in Khulna University (KU) under 2019-20 academic years will begin from November 2. The decision was taken at a meeting of the central admission committee chaired by KU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Mohammad Fayek Uzzaman on

7 colleges’ affiliation: DU students lock academic, admin buildings

DHAKA UNIVERSITY: A group of Dhaka University (DU) students locked academic and administrative buildings of the university on Sunday (July 21), demanding cancellation of affiliation of seven colleges with it. The students put the administrative building of the university, the Faculty

Combined entry test in Agro varsities this year

DHAKA: Combined admission tests will be held for five agricultural universities and two agriculture-related universities in the 2019-20 academic year. The decision was taken at the 60th meeting of the Standing Committee of the Bangladesh University Council of the Vice-Chancellors at

37th BCS: 22 more recommended for cadre posts

DHAKA: The Ministry of Public Administration issued a gazette on the 37th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examinations appointing 22 more candidates to different cadres. The recruited officers have been urged to join their offices concerned on July 28, said a notification of the

Cumilla tops HSC pass rate, Dhaka GPA 5

DHAKA: Cumilla Education Board outnumbered the seven other general education boards to count highest pass rate in this year's HSC and equivalent examinations.  On an average 73.93 percent of examinees passed the examinations under 10 education boards as the results published

41 institutions with zero pass rate

DHAKA: No student from 41 educational institutions has been able to come out successful in this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations, according to examination results published on Wednesday (July 17). Of them, 33 institutions are under the eight

73.93 pc pass HSC, equivalent exams

GANABHABAN: A total of 73.93 percent students passed the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations this year. As many as 47, 286 students achieved GPA 5. The results were officially unveiled by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from her official residence-Gonobhaban

HSC, equivalent results Wednesday

DHAKA: Results of this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and its equivalent examinations will be published on Wednesday (July 17). Minister and deputy minister for education along with the chairmen of all education boards will hand over the result summery to Prime Minister

First Bengali periodical published on Turkish language and culture

First ever magazine ‘Merhaba’ on Turkish lifestyle, language, literature and culture is published by the Institute of Modern Languages (IML) of the University of Dhaka. The magazine is edited by Soroj Mehedi, who is a University Teacher, Media analyst and researcher. Professor Dr.

218 schools shut in Sunamganj for flood water

SUNAMGANJ: Classes at 218 schools in different upazilas of the district have been suspended as those went under flood water on Thursday (July 11) as the Surma river flows over 97 cm of danger level. During a spot visit, Banglanews correspondent saw, the road communication between the

HSC, equivalent exams results July 17

DHAKA: Results of this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate and its equivalent examinations will be published on July 17 (Wednesday). Inter-Education Board Coordination Sub-Committee Professor Md. Ziaul Haque informed the matter on Monday (July 8). He said earlier, letters were

DU central library closed after fire

DHAKA UNIVERSITY (DU): The fire erupted at the central library of Dhaka University (DU) Sunday (July 7) was taken under control following frantic efforts of the firefighters. The library will remain closed to ensure overall safety, until further notice, DU Librarian (Acting) Prof Dr SM

DU central library catches fire

DHAKA UNIVERSITY (DU): A fire broke out at the central library of Dhaka University (DU) here Sunday (July 7). More than one unit of firefighters is working on the spot to douse the blaze. The fire originated from electric cable at the library's Rare section, after 10:30am.

37th BCS: 99 recommended for non-cadre posts

DHAKA: The Public Service Commission (PSC) has recommended the appointment of 99 candidates in the first-class non-cadre posts who earlier were not recommended for the cadre posts in the 37th BCS examinations. In the special meeting chaired by Mohammad Sadiq, chairman of BPSC, held on

Comilla University won't change into 'Cumilla'

COMILLA UNIVERSITY (CU): Comilla University (CU) authorities have decided not to change its name into 'Cumilla' from existing 'Comilla', disobeying the state formed new spelling. The decision was taken at the 73rd syndicate meeting held on June 24, said a press release

JSC begins Nov 2, SSC from Feb 1

DHAKA: The Junior School Certificate (JSC) and equivalent examinations for class eight students will begin on November 2 this year. As per routine, the exams will begin from November 2 and end on November 11. All exams will be held from 10:00am to 1:00pm. The examinees will take

RU teacher faces sexual harassment charge

RAJSHAHI UNIVERSITY (RU): Rajshahi University (RU) discharged a teacher of its Institute of Education and Research (IER) from academic activities on allegation of sexually harassing two female students.   The decision was taken in a meeting of the institute, its director Prof Abul