Thursday, 30 Oct, 2025

Education

Ink fades, but no chance of fraud in CUCSU polls, say officials

Allegations of indelible ink fading after voting surfaced during the Chittagong University Central Students' Union (CUCSU) election on Wednesday (October 15), but election authorities have dismissed concerns, saying the system in place prevents any possibility of vote fraud. Voting

CUCSU election faces ballot tampering allegations 

Allegations of ballot irregularities have emerged during the Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (CUCSU) election, after reports surfaced that votes were cast without the presiding officer’s signature on several ballot papers at the university’s IT Building

HSC, equivalent exam results on Thursday 

The results of the 2025 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations will be released at 10 am on Thursday (October 16), according to an official confirmation by Professor SM Kamal Uddin Hayder, Controller of Examinations at the Dhaka Education Board. In a statement

CUCSU polls underway after 35 years

Elections to the Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (CUCSU) and the hall unions are being held today for the first time in 35 years. Voting for the 7th CUCSU election began at 9:00 am and will continue until 4:00 pm, with ballot counting scheduled to start immediately

IUB hosts national dialogue on blue economy and trade resilience

The Centre for Bay of Bengal Studies (CBoBS) and the Department of Global Studies and Governance (GSG) of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) jointly organized a seminar titled “Global Shipping Issues Affecting Bangladesh: Challenges and Pathways to Resilient Solutions for Blue

Students seek talks with education adviser at Secretariat

Students from Dhaka’s seven government colleges entered the Secretariat to meet the education adviser on Monday (Oct 13), pressing four demands led by a call to finalise the “Dhaka Central University Act–2025” and issue the ordinance quickly. At around 3:45 pm,

Seven govt colleges demand ‘Dhaka Central University’ ordinance

Students from seven government colleges staged a sit-in outside Shikkha Bhaban on Monday (Oct. 13), demanding the swift finalization of the “Dhaka Central University Act-2025” and the immediate issuance of the corresponding ordinance. At 11:20 am, students from Government

DUCSU demands swift trials over disappearances, killings

Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) has demanded swift trials of those it accuses of ordering and committing enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings and other human rights violations in Bangladesh, vowing students will resist any attempt to grant “safe

Secondary schools reopen after puja holidays

Following an extended break for a series of major religious festivals, including Durga Puja, secondary schools across country reopened on Wednesday (Oct 8), though attendance remained lower than usual, according to education officials. The institutions had been closed since 28

World teachers’ day celebrated across Bangladesh

World Teachers' Day is being observed across Bangladesh today, along with the rest of the world, through various programmes honouring educators for their contributions to shaping society. This year, the day is celebrated under the theme “Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative

North South University observes World Pharmacists Day 2025 under the theme “Think Health, Think Pharmacist”

North South University (NSU) on Thursday (Sep 25) solemnly marked World Pharmacists Day 2025, with a program of academic awareness, and community outreach events organized by joint efforts of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the NSU Pharmaceutical Club. In alignment with the

IUB observes World Pharmacists Day 2025

The Department of Pharmacy under the School of Pharmacy and Public Health (SPPH) of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organized a seminar to mark World Pharmacists Day 2025 on September 24, 2025, at the IUB Auditorium. The event was held under the global theme “Think Health,

Dhaka Central University draft outlines 7 campuses, 4 schools

A draft ordinance for the proposed “Dhaka Central University,” built around the seven government colleges of the capital, has been unveiled, detailing the academic structure, curriculum, and governance framework for the new institution. According to the draft, the Dhaka

IUB School of Law becomes runner-up at the BUP National Moot Court Competition 2025

The School of Law of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) secured the runners-up position at the BUP National Moot Court Competition 2025, held from September 11–14, 2025, at Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), Dhaka. The competition was organized under the BUP

Tk 480cr textbook procurement proposal for class-9 not approved 

The government has declined to approve a major procurement proposal involving more than five crore textbooks for ninth-grade students, citing the need for further scrutiny of suppliers and quality standards.  The decision came during a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Public

JCD unveils panel for CUCSU polls

The Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) has announced its full panel for the upcoming Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (CUCSU) election. JCD Central Committee General Secretary Nasir Uddin revealed the panel at a press conference on the university campus Thursday (Sep 18)

IUB and Soroptimist International Club of Dhaka organize seminar on workplace harassment

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) and Soroptimist International Club of Dhaka (SICD) jointly organized a seminar titled “Workplace Harassment of Women” at the DMK Lecture Gallery of IUB on September 13, 2025. The seminar addressed legal, institutional, and social

Polytechnic students block Satrasta Mor over 4-point demand

Students of technical and vocational institutions staged a blockade at Dhaka’s busy Satrasta Mor (intersection) on Wednesday (Sept 17), demanding justice and sweeping reforms in the technical education sector. The demonstration began around 11:15 a.m., bringing traffic to a

New JUCSU committee to take oath Sept 18

The oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected committee of the Jahangirnagar University Central Students' Union (JUCSU) will be held on September 18 at 3:00 pm at the university's Senate Hall. Professor Dr A K M Rashidul Alam, Proctor of the university and Member-Secretary of

Nationwide protests in polytechnic institutes on Wednesday

Rejecting the recently formed committee, Bangladesh Technical Students’ Movement, has announced a countrywide programme of demonstrations, protests, and sit-ins at key points in every district on Wednesday (September 17). The announcement was made by the organisation’s