The United States has long been a top choice for Bangladeshi students, known for its world-class universities and academic excellence. For many, studying in the US is a dream that opens doors to global opportunities and successful careers. The US Embassy in Bangladesh, in a report

Achim Tröster, Ambassador of Germany to Bangladesh, delivered the keynote address at the inaugural episode of the “Ambassador Talk” series on May 29, held at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB). Jointly organized by IUB’s Department of Global Studies and

The United States has warned international students, including those from Bangladesh that failing to comply with visa regulations could lead to visa revocation. In a message posted on its official Facebook page on Monday, the US Embassy in Dhaka outlined several actions that could

The ongoing full-day work abstention by assistant teachers of government primary schools has been suspended until June 25. The decision was made on Thursday during a meeting between protesting teachers and Primary and Mass Education Adviser Bidhan Ranjan Roy on the fourth day of the

A full-day strike by assistant teachers in government primary schools entered its fourth consecutive day on Thursday (May 29), as they press for reforms to their pay scale, promotion system, and working conditions.  Amid mounting pressure and disruption across the education

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) more than 1,000 new undergraduate students during the Summer 2025 Orientation program on Wednesday (May 22).  Organized by the Office of Admissions, Financial Aid and International Relations, the event was held at the IUB Auditorium and

The Trump administration has ordered a halt to new student visa interviews as it considers requiring foreign students to undergo social media vetting as part of their application to study in the United States, Politico reported on Tuesday, citing a diplomatic cable. Last week, Homeland

Assistant teachers at government primary schools across the country launched a full-day work abstention today for an indefinite period to press home their three-point demand, including fixing their starting salary to the 11th grade of the national pay scale. The strike, led by Oikya

Southeast University’s Business School successfully organized a high-profile seminar titled “Navigating Career Paths in Public Finance: Exploring Opportunities in VAT, Excise, and Customs Duty” on 24 May 2025 at Shaheed Imtiaz Hall, Southeast University. The event

Assistant teachers at government primary schools across the country will begin a full-day work abstention from Monday (May 26) as part of their ongoing protest to press home a three-point demand. The half-day work abstention that began earlier will end on Sunday (May 25), said Mohammad

Dhaka University (DU) students staged a protest in front of Shahbagh Police Station on Sunday, demanding justice for the murder Shahriar Alam Shammo. The demonstration began this afternoon, with students gathering at the police station after marching from the Raju Memorial Sculpture.

Hundreds of students from polytechnic institutes across Bangladesh staged a peaceful sit-in and human chain in front of the High Court in Dhaka on Sunday (May 18), demanding the cancellation of what they describe as an "illegal writ" filed by craft instructors. The protest,

The government has agreed to three major demands of Jagannath University students following a long demonstration and hunger strike in the capital. The announcement was made by Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Md Imdadul Karim on Friday (May 16) at around 7:30pm, when he visited protesting

Students of Jagannath University (JnU) will begin a mass hunger strike after Jummah prayers on Friday, as part of their ongoing protest at Dhaka’s Kakarail intersection, now in its third consecutive day. The announcement came late Thursday from Prof Dr Md Rais Uddin, general

The offices of Dhaka University (DU) will remain closed from June 4-12 on the occasion of the upcoming holy Eid-ul-Azha. For the convenience of official work, the offices will remain open on the weekends of May 17 and May 24. A university press release from the public relations

Uttara University successfully organized a seminar titled ‘Relationship First Aid for Female Students’ on Wednesday, 14th May 2025, at the university’s Multipurpose Hall.  The event was jointly hosted by the Mental Health Unit and the Office of Student Affairs,

The academic activities at Jagannath University (JnU) have been suspended indefinitely after the university's Teachers’ Association declared a shutdown in solidarity with protesting students demanding housing support, budget restoration, and accountability for police action.

A school teacher was shot by unidentified assailants in broad daylight in Khulna on Thursday (May 15) morning. The victim, Dilip Kumar Sarkar, 55, acting headmaster of Teligati High School, was shot around 9:00 am near the Teligati Sardarpara Jame Mosque, when he was on his way to

Dhaka University has formed a seven-member committee to investigate the death of Shahriar Alam Shammo, a student and Chhatra Dal leader who was fatally stabbed on May 13. Prof Dr Mohammad Siddiqur Rahman Khan will head the committee, which has been asked to submit its report within

Chittagong University today (May 14) conferred an honorary Doctorate of Literature (D.Litt) degree on Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus for his global contributions to poverty alleviation through microcredit and his efforts in promoting peace. The degree was awarded during the