Next SSC exam schedule may change: Education minister
Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon has indicated that the schedule for next year’s SSC and equivalent examinations may be changed. He said the government had earlier decided to hold the exams from January 7 next year, but the schedule could be pushed back by a month following requests from stakeholders because Ramadan falls in February. However, no final decision has been made...
Primary curriculum to include life skills, leadership lessons: Bobby Hajjaj
State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj has said major changes are being planned for the primary curriculum, with a focus on practical life skills alongside academic learning. He made the remarks in Dhaka on Wednesday (May 20), while speaking as chief guest at the national-level “Halde Pakhi Neel Kamal Award 2026” ceremony organised by the Bangladesh Girl Guides...
12 injured in DUET clash over new VC appointment
At least 12 people were injured in clashes at Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET), Gazipur, over the appointment of a new vice-chancellor. The clashes began around 10:00am on Sunday (May 17) at the university’s main gate, with both sides chasing each other and throwing brick chips, witnesses said. The government on Thursday (May 14) appointed Prof Dr Mohammad Iqbal, a...
SSC exams to start Jan 7, HSC June 6 from 2027
The government has announced a major change in the schedules of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations from 2027 to reduce session congestion and save students’ academic time. Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon announced the revised schedules at a press conference at the Ministry of Education on Thursday. Under the new...
SSC, HSC exams to follow 10 and 12-year schooling targets: Minister
Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon has said decisions will be taken on the syllabus with the aim of ensuring that students sit for the SSC and HSC examinations after 10 and 12 years of schooling respectively. He made the remarks on Wednesday while speaking as chief guest at the inauguration of the One Grid Solar Project at Dhaka Residential Model College....
Primary teachers warned over critical social media posts
The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education has warned government primary school teachers to exercise caution when using Facebook and other social media platforms. The ministry has also instructed authorities to identify teachers who publish or share negative posts and take action against them. In a directive issued on Tuesday (May 12), the ministry said some teachers working at government...
Education overhaul aimed at reducing educated unemployment: PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday (May 12) said the government has taken an initiative to overhaul education curricula from primary to higher levels to reduce educated unemployment and help Bangladesh compete globally. He said one of the key reasons behind the rise in educated unemployment is the failure to acquire skills alongside academic education. The prime minister made the...
3rd IUB Undergraduate Law Students’ Research Conference features student research from 20 universities
The School of Law of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organized the “3rd IUB Undergraduate Law Students’ Research Conference” on May 7-8, 2026, with participation from 20 universities across Bangladesh. The conference focused on contemporary legal issues through research paper presentations and panel evaluations. A total of 56 papers were submitted by students from 8 public and...
DU assistant proctor Shahrin Amin resigns
Dhaka University Assistant Proctor and Criminology teacher Shehreen Amin Bhuiyan Monami has resigned from her administrative post, she confirmed in a Facebook post on Monday (May 11). In her post on her verified Facebook page, Monami said she has officially stepped down from the position of assistant proctor at Dhaka University. She wrote that she had no initial intention of taking on any...
Prof. Nazrul Islam Co-Authors Scholarly Book on AI, Digital Transformation and Business Innovation
Dr Nazrul Islam, Professor in the Department of International Business at Independent University, Bangladesh, has co-authored a new scholarly book on digital transformation, artificial intelligence and business innovation. The book, DigiTech Agility for Business Competitiveness and Innovation Imperatives, has been published by IGI Global Scientific Publishing, a US-based international academic...
Li Po Chun United World College principal to visit Dhaka to boost education ties
Dr Spencer A. Fowler, Principal of Li Po Chun United World College (LPCUWC) of Hong Kong, is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on Sunday night for a two-day visit aimed at sharing insights into the college’s educational model and exploring cooperation with Bangladesh’s education sector. During the visit, Dr Fowler is expected to meet senior government officials, leading academics, parents of...
GPA-focused education cannot meet future challenges: Minister
Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon has said Bangladesh cannot meet future challenges through an education system focused only on examinations and GPA. He said the country’s education system needed urgent reform, with greater emphasis on modern, practical and project-based learning. The minister made the remarks on Saturday (May 9) while speaking...
Govt to pilot free school shoes for Class-I students
State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj has said the government has begun providing free jute bags, school dresses, and footwear to students in government primary schools, following directives from Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. He made the remarks on Thursday (May 7) at an exchange meeting with representatives of leading leather goods and footwear manufacturers at the...
IUB launches BBA in Supply Chain Management program
The School of Business and Entrepreneurship (SBE) of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) has launched the BBA in Supply Chain Management program, offered through the Department of General Management. The introduction of the major reflects IUB’s response to recent global supply chain disruptions, which have posed significant challenges across industries and highlighted the need for...
Kamil exams begin nationwide
The one-year Kamil (Master’s) 2024 examination at the Islamic Arabic University began simultaneously across the country on Monday (May 4). University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Abu Jafor Khan visited the Government Madrasa-e-Alia examination centre in the afternoon. He was accompanied by Pro-Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Shahidul Islam, Government Madrasa-e-Alia Principal Prof...
IUB’s Monika becomes Bangladesh’s first female WSF Level-2 squash coach
Marjan Akter Monika, squash coach at Independent University, Bangladesh, has become Bangladesh’s first female squash coach to achieve World Squash Federation Level-2 certification. Monika received the certification after completing the WSF Level-2 Squash Coaching Course 2026, held in Dhaka from April 20 to April 26. The Level-2 certification is an intermediate coaching qualification of...
Retired teachers’ pool discussed at DC conference
The formation of a “retired teachers’ pool” with retired teachers was discussed at the Deputy Commissioners’ Conference. The issue came up during the education-related session on the first day of the conference, the Cabinet Division said in a statement. The matters related to the Secondary and Higher Education Division included discussion on implementing the government’s election...
Shaheed Zia Degree College to be nationalised
The Ministry of Education has taken an initiative to nationalise Shaheed Zia Degree College in Gabtali Upazila of Bogura following instructions from the Prime Minister’s Office. The ministry’s Secondary and Higher Education Division sent a letter to the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education on Wednesday (April 29) to take steps for the nationalisation of the college. Earlier,...
Former DU VC Niaz Ahmed joins Grameen University as adviser
Former Dhaka University vice-chancellor Professor Niaz Ahmed Khan has joined Grameen University as an adviser. Grameen University Trust said he would serve as senior strategic adviser and provide important strategic guidance for the university’s institutional development and long-term growth. The trust announced the appointment in a statement on Tuesday (April 28). It said Khan took up...
