Education & Culture

Govt offers freelancing training

The Directorate of Youth Development under the Ministry of Youth and Sports has announced free admission to freelancing training courses for young people. The training is being offered under the 'Employment Creation Project through Freelancing Training of Educated Job Prospective Youth' in 1...

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Rakib Ullah made new chairman of Technical Education Board

Md Rakib Ullah, the Director (Curriculum) of the Bangladesh Technical Education Board, has been appointed as the new chairman of the board. The appointment order was issued by the Technical and Madrasa Education Division under the Ministry of Education on Sunday.According to the terms of his appoint...

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SSC, Dakhil registration deadline extended

The registration period for SSC (Vocational) and Dakhil (Vocational) students under the Bangladesh Technical Education Board has been extended. Students can now complete their registration by September 12. Heads of educational institutions are requested to ensure the registration process is complete...

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Mugdho remembered as a hero

Mir Mahfuzur Rahman ‘Mugdho,’ a former student of Mathematics at Khulna University (KU), is now a symbol of bravery in Bangladesh’s history. Mugdho, 25, lost his life during the recent student protests against the Awami League government, becoming a martyr.On July 18, Mugdho was he...

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Prof Abdur Rob made acting VC of NSU

Professor Abdur Rob Khan has been appointed as the acting vice-chancellor (VC) of North South University (NSU). This decision was made during an emergency board meeting, where the board of trustees selected Prof Abdur Rob for the position.Before this appointment, Prof Abdur Rob Khan was serving as t...

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Riazul Hasan appointed as new NCTB chairman

AKM Riazul Hasan has been appointed as the new Chairman of the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB). The Ministry of Education announced his appointment on Saturday. Hasan, who is a senior official from the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE), will take over the role immedi...

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US introduces new rules for int’l STEM students

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced new rules for international students studying Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. These changes, effective from August 27, cover online study, school transfers, grace periods, and study abroad programmes. ...

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DU Master’s course in Development Economics without tution fees

Exciting news for aspiring economists! Dhaka University, in collaboration with the BIDS Graduate School of Economics at the Bangladesh Development Research Institute (BIDS), has officially opened admissions for its innovative Master of Development Economics (MDE) programme for the 2023-24 academic y...

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India unveils ‘Vigyan Dhara’ scheme in grades 11 and 12

The Indian government has launched the 'Vigyan Dhara' scheme to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world application. This new programme is set to transform the science and technology curriculum for students in grades 11 and 12 by integrating hands-on internship opportunities ...

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Viral CVs reveal Steve Jobs, Bill Gates’ early career ambitions

The early resumes of Steve Jobs and Bill Gates have recently gone viral on social media, providing a unique look into the early stages of the careers of two of the most significant figures in technology. The resumes are an intriguing throwback to their teenage years.Steve Jobs’ CV (1973):At ju...

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College admission time extended till Sept 1

The online admission period for Class XI in colleges has been extended for the fifth time due to the ongoing flood situation. According to the latest schedule, students can now complete their admissions from August 28 to September 1. Previously, the admission period was set from August 25 to 27, and...

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JU students stand by flood victims

Students at Jahangirnagar University (JU) have stepped up to help flood victims in 11 districts by creating a large platform to collect funds and relief supplies. The initiative is being carried out by students from various departments, residential halls, and voluntary organizations, along with the ...

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Saifuddin Ahmed made new DU proctor

Saifuddin Ahmed, an associate professor in the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies at Dhaka University (DU), has been appointed as the new proctor of the university. The university's registrar office issued a notification confirming his appointment on Wednesday.This appointment comes after ...

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Saidur Rahman new BSMMU VC

Professor Saidur Rahman has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU). The appointment was announced on Tuesday through a notification issued by the Health Education and Family Welfare Department under the Ministry of Health.Professor Saidur Rah...

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10 IUB students selected for Millennium Fellowship

Ten students from Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) have been selected for the renowned Millennium Fellowship program, a leadership accelerator run in partnership with the United Nations Academic Impact and the Millennium Campus Network (MCN).This year, the program attracted over 52,000 appli...

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New DU VC discourages greetings with flowers amid natural calamity

The newly appointed Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Dhaka University (DU), Professor Niaz Ahmed Khan, has urged people not to spend money on flowers for greetings during the current natural calamity. He emphasized that, in times of such calamity, unnecessary expenses should be avoided. Professor Niaz A...

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RU teachers donate one day’s salary to flood-hit people

The Rajshahi University (RU) Teachers' Association has decided to help those affected by the severe floods in the southeastern part of the country. The association decided that each teacher would donate one day's salary to the Chief Adviser’s Relief and Welfare Fund.Omar Farooq Sarkar,...

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Online applications for BCS edn cadre teachers’ transfer to begin on Sept 1

The online transfer application process for teachers of BCS general education cadre in government colleges will begin on September 1 and will continue until September 15. This information was shared in a notification by the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) under the Ministry of E...

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KUET to start classes on September 2

Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) has announced that its undergraduate academic program will now begin on Monday, September 2. The start date has been postponed from the originally scheduled Sunday, August 25, due to the severe flooding affecting the country.The decision to dela...

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46th BCS written exam postponed

The 46th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) written exam, which was scheduled to start on August 28, has been postponed. The Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) announced this in a circular on August 25.The PSC's notification stated that the decision to postpone the exam was made due to unavo...