Protests erupted in Dhaka after a massive recruitment exam was suddenly canceled due to question leak allegations, forcing authorities to quickly reschedule the test for October 16. Staff Reporter : Department of Youth Development (DYD) has rescheduled the recruitment test for assistant upazila youth development officer posts for 16 October after it was suspended right […]
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The state-funded institution of higher education is slated for development across an expanse of 86 acres of land. Speaking during the inauguration proceedings, President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir noted that the establishment of the university fulfills a pledge made by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. Thakurgaon Reporter : A new era of
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Salahuddin accused Hasina of “conspiring against the government from India and making provocative remarks”.He added that Indian government’s repeated platforming of her for meetings and statements was not what one would expect from a friendly neighbour Special Correspondent : Indian diplomatic policy cannot dual-track by hosting deposed leader Sheikh Hasina for political activities while
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Features 35 stalls representing more than 2,500 universities from over 45 countries. Visitors can obtain information on scholarships, admission procedures, language proficiency tests, visa requirements and career prospects. The fair also hosts European, Malaysian and UK education expos, alongside business-to-business networking sessions. Staff Reporter : The Bangladesh International Education Fair 2026 drew a
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police block the student ‘long march’ to the Secretariat! Outraged demonstrators demanding the minister’s immediate resignation were halted by law enforcement today. Special Correspondent : Tensions flare as police block the student ‘long march’ to the Secretariat! Outraged demonstrators demanding the minister’s immediate resignation were halted by law enforcement today. The gridlock continues
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Overall, our education system is in a shambles. Education is the core foundation of a state. If a country cannot achieve global standards in education, then development for that country is impossible—a mere delusion.The current government has made various commitments to improve the quality of education. Labonno Chowdhury : Power is officially
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“Where did the remaining nearly Tk9,00,000 go?”—this is the question of the locals. According to them, local NCP leaders have embezzled this money. Furthermore, Hasnat Abdullah could not provide any transparent account regarding the Tk12.80 crore meant for flood relief in 2024. Labonno Chowdhury : Just two years ago, Hasnat Abdullah was an ordinary
The Prime Minister made these remarks while hosting a luncheon for a group of students, teachers, and visitors who were invited to observe the parliamentary session at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban Special Correspondent : Prime Minister Tarique Rahman called upon the nation’s students on Saturday to dedicate themselves to academic and personal development, urging
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“student” from the graffiti. They replaced it by writing “Gupto” above. Gupto is roughly translated as clandestine or secret. Some student organisations including Chhatra Dal have been accusing Shibir of being involved in clandestine politics on different campuses. Staff Correspondent : A clash broke out between activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal and Islami Chhatra
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CCTV Surveillance: The government has made CCTV cameras mandatory in all public examination centers to ensure transparency and curb malpractice. Staff Reporter : Dhaka Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board has taken extensive preparations to conduct this year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations smoothly and in an environment free from cheating. Eight pre-inspection teams
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As a result, children will once again have to face the old-style admission battle to secure places in their desired schools.Educationists and people associated with the education sector say that replacing the lottery with admission tests Parlament reporter : The new government has decided to scrap the existing lottery system for admissions to schools in
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Desk Reporter/ Dhaka University Correspondent : On March 7, 2026, a confrontation occurred in front of the Shahbagh Police Station after activists played the historic March 7 speech of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Earlier that afternoon, police detained a Dhaka University (DU) student, Asif Ahmed, and a sound operator for playing the speech at
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