Wednesday, 26 Feb, 2025

Education

New educational institutions to come under MPO: Dipu Moni

The government said that more educational institutions are likely to come under Monthly Payment Order (MPO) scheme in a week.  Education Minister Dipu Moni has made the remarks at a post-budget press conference on Friday (June 10). "We hope to give the announcement of

DU holds 'Ka' unit admission test for 1,851 seats

The admission test for the 'Ka' unit of Dhaka University (DU) was held on Friday (June 10). The attendance rate was about 95 percent. The test began at 11 am for a duration of one-and-a-half hours. "This year, we decided to hold the exams in all eight divisions of the

Budget FY23: Tk 81,448cr proposed for education 

The government proposed an allocation of Tk 81,448 crore for education sector in the national budget the for 2022-23 fiscal year (FY), which was Tk 69,643 crore in the revised budget for FY 2021-22. Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal allocated Tk 31,759 crore for primary and mass

43rd BCS written test begins from July 24

The date for the written test of 43rd Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination has been announced. Exam will be held from July 24 to September 7. The written examinations of general, technical/professional cadres of the BCS examination will be held in phases.    A

No JSC, JDC exams this year: Dipu Moni

Junior School Certificate (JSC) and its equivalent Junior Dakhil Certificate (JDC) exams will not be held this year, Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni said. She made the announcement at a press conference held at the education ministry on Sunday morning. The respective educational

DU ‘Kha unit’ admission test held

The admission test of first year undergraduate (Honours) under the ‘Kha’ unit of the Faculty of Arts in the 2021-2022 academic session of Dhaka University (DU) was held today (Saturday). The test began at 11:00am and continued till 12:30pm. A total of 58,565 candidates

Dhaka University Ga-unit entry test begins today

The honours first year admission test for 2021-22 academic session of Dhaka University (DU) will begin today (June 3) with ‘Ga’ unit under the Faculty of Business Studies. The entry test will be held from 11:00am to 12:30pm. This year, a total of 2,90,348 students

DU admission tests for GA unit on Friday

The admission tests of Dhaka University for academic year 2021-2022 session will begin from Friday. On the first day, examinations for GA unit will be held. As many as 30,693 students will participate in the test which will be held from 11pm to 12pm in all divisions including Dhaka.

1, 49,540 sit for SSC exams under Chattogram Board

This year a total of 1,49,540 examinees will appear at the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations under Chittagong Education Board (CEB).   The examinations will begin on June 19. Narayon Chandra Nath, controller of CEB told BSS that they have completed all preparations

IUB hosts national round of 5th Astronomy Olympiad

The Department of Physical Sciences (DPS) of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organized the National Round of the 5th Bangladesh Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (BDOAA) on May 21, 2022.  High school students from grades 9-12 from across the country participated in

Cluster admission test for 22 varsities starts July 30

The cluster admission test for 22 general and science and technology universities of the country for 2021-22 session will begin on July 30. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Vice-Chancellors' Committee on Virtual Admission Tests held on Monday night (May 30). Currently,

IUB hosts symposium on mitigating skills gap in the industry

The School of Business and Entrepreneurship (SBE) of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organized a symposium titled “What roles can the universities play to mitigate the existing skill gaps in the industry” on Sunday (May 29, 2022) at the University Auditorium in

JSC, JDC exams completion unlikely this year

Exams for the Junior School Certificate (JSC) and Junior Dakhil Certificate (JDC) are less likely to be held this year, said Professor Tapan Kumar Sarkar, Dhaka Education Board Chairman.  Tapan Kumar Sarkar on Sunday (May 29) said to the media that Overall, conducting test will be

Top ULAB graduates get gold medals

The top graduates from the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) received gold medals from the Vice-Chancellor Prof Imran Rahman.  ULAB Vice-Chancellor handed over the Gold Medals to Radia-Al-Rashid (BA English), Jacklin Pew Bose (MA English), Shamael Mortuza (MA English),

5 NSU trustees face travel ban 

A Dhaka court on Tuesday (May 24) imposed travel ban on six people, including five members of North South University (NSU) Trustee Board, in a case filed over alleged embezzlement of Taka 303.82 crore. The six accused are- NSU Board of trustees chairman Azim Uddin Ahmed, members MA

IUB organizes summer 2022 Orientation for Freshers

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organized freshers’ orientation on May 21, 2022 for the incoming students enrolled in the summer 2022 Semester.  On the event, Prof. Dr. Md. Abu Taher, Member of the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC), was present as the

Outgoing students learn corporate skills from industry experts at IUB

The Office of Career Guidance, Placement and Alumni Relations (CGP&AR) of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organized a Corporate Grooming Session on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at the university auditorium.  The program was organized in close collaboration with the five

Seat plan published for 44th BCS preliminary exam on May 27 

Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) has published the seat plan for holding the preliminary test for the 44th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS)-2021 on May 27. The test will be held simultaneously in centers of eight divisional cities-- Dhaka, Chattogram, Rajshahi, Barishal,

Student dies after falling from varsity building in Dhaka

A student of the University of Asia Pacific died after falling from the university building on Dhaka's Green Road on Thursday morning. Imam Hossain (23), a third-year student of Computer Science and Engineering fell from the building around 8:00am.  Imran, son of Aktar

State, ACC oppose bail petition of NSU trustee members

The High Court on Wednesday questioned the purpose of buying hundreds of bighas of land in different places by the members of Board of Trustees of North South University (NSU). A division bench of Justice Md Nazrul Islam Talukder and Justice Kazi Md Ejarul Haque Akondo came up with the