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BCSGEA stalwarts involved in fund embezzlement

The executive committee of the BCS General Education Association (BCSGEA) has allegedly embezzled around Tk 4.5 crore from the association fund during its present and previous terms. A member of the association in a letter to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and the Ministry of Education on...

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2 lakh seats may lie vacant at NU colleges

The National University affiliated colleges are facing an overwhelming number of seat vacancies despite early initiation of admission process for graduate students. At least two lakh seats of students may remain vacant in its affiliated colleges this year, according to an official of Secondary ...

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New curriculum in spotlight

Despite various educational issues and teacher movements throughout the outgoing year, the pervasive discussions have largely revolved around the recently introduced curriculum.Introduced at the commencement of the academic year, the new curriculum for classes VI and VII saw an unexpected setback wh...

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Towards lighting up lives

In a transformative journey spanning 2009 to 2023, Bangladesh's electricity sector has achieved remarkable milestones, catapulting the nation into a new era of power generation and distribution. According to the latest data from the Bangladesh Power Development Board's Power Sector Prog...

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Shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy imperative

As Bangladesh's energy and power sector steps into its third phase, termed the "energy transition phase," a pivotal shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy infrastructure becomes imperative. Despite commendable growth in power generation, the nation grapples with cha...

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Automatic fuel pricing system by March 2024

Bangladesh is planning to introduce an automatic fuel oil pricing system aligned with the international market by March 2024. Such an initiative is being taken to comply with the conditions set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for its loan. Fuel oil prices on the global market have...

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SSC exams begin on Feb 15

The start of the SSC and equivalent examinations 2024 is scheduled for February 15, according to the recently released exam timetable. More than two million examinees are expected to sit for the exams this time. The schedule was officially announced by Deputy Secretary Syed A Z Morshed Ali...

Education & Culture

DSHE’s ‘Noipunno’ App to Revolutionize Student Assessment Reports for Class VI-VII

In a groundbreaking move toward modernizing the education system, the Directorate of Secondary & Higher Education (DSHE) has launched the 'Noipunno' app, offering detailed instructions for assessing sixth and seventh-grade students. Departing from conventional annual exams, students in c...

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BOU launches NISH-2 Edn Programme in UAE

In a significant stride towards expanding its international outreach, Bangladesh Open University (BOU) launched its Nish-2 educational programme in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Professor Dr. Syed Humayun Akhtar, Vice-Chancellor of BOU, announced the launch of the NISH-2 education programme a...

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3.81cr students to get 30.7cr textbooks

The National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) is gearing up for a grand textbook festival on January 1, 2024, with a commitment to ensuring the timely delivery of 30.7 crore textbooks to 3.81 crore students across various education levels.As the final stages of printing and distribution unfold, ...