Three-Day School Break Announced
Following the extended holiday for Eid-ul-Fitr, students and teachers across educational institutions are set to enjoy another three consecutive days of closure in early April, offering a brief but welcome respite in the academic calendar. The break will coincide with Easter Sunday, which falls on 5 April, a significant religious observance for Christian communities worldwide. […]
Blended Learning Under Consideration
The government is actively considering the introduction of a blended learning model—combining in-person and online instruction—for educational institutions in metropolitan areas, excluding universities, in response to the ongoing global energy crisis. The proposal is expected to be presented to the Cabinet for deliberation and possible approval. Speaking to journalists at the Secretariat on Tuesday, Education […]
Education Minister Issues Strict Anti-Cheating Warning
The Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister, A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon, has issued a stern warning regarding examination malpractice ahead of the upcoming SSC and equivalent examinations. He emphasised that any instance of cheating will not only implicate the student involved but will also hold the centre’s responsible teachers accountable. “If irregularities […]
Primary Schools Face Leadership Crisis Amidst Hiring Delays
The foundational tier of Bangladesh’s education system is grappling with a profound leadership vacuum. According to the latest Annual Primary School Census (APSC) and data from the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education, the nation is facing a staggering shortage of headteachers. Out of 65,457 sanctioned posts, a worrying 34,159 positions remain vacant—meaning over half […]
Primary Scholarship Exam: Ten Essential Rules
The government’s primary scholarship examination for the year ২০২৫ is scheduled to take place in April ২০২৬. While the official timetable for the examination has not yet been released, the question paper structure, marking scheme, and a comprehensive set of guidelines for the scholarship exam have already been published. These guidelines were made available on […]
Faridul Islam Appointed Rajshahi University VC
Professor Dr Md Faridul Islam has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Rajshahi University, one of Bangladesh’s leading public universities. The announcement was made on Monday afternoon (16 March) during a briefing at the Ministry of Education by Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon. The formal government notification confirming the appointment […]
Nine Universities Appoint New Vice-Chancellors
The Government of Bangladesh has appointed new vice-chancellors to nine major universities simultaneously, signalling a strategic move to strengthen higher education administration across the country. The announcements were made on Monday, 16 March, at a press conference held at the Ministry of Education, where Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister A. N. M. Ehsanul […]
Deadly Attack Hits Girls’ School in Iran
A devastating attack on a primary girls’ school in Minab, located in Iran’s southern Hormozgan Province, has claimed the lives of at least 24 people, according to the country’s Fars News Agency. The news was reported internationally by Al Jazeera on Saturday afternoon, highlighting the scale of the tragedy. Earlier reports had suggested that only […]
DU Students Call Proctor Office Sit-In Protest
The Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) has announced a sit-in protest outside the Proctor’s Office in response to the appearance of posters by the banned student organisation Chhatra League across campus walls. The posters reportedly called for the “unconditional release of all political detainees of Chhatra League,” sparking significant concern among students and faculty. […]
This school tops the nation in junior scholarships.
Dayalpur’s Ideal Residential Model School in Chirirbandar, Dinajpur, has achieved national acclaim by securing the first position in the Junior Scholarship Examination results. The institution’s performance has been hailed as exceptional for its combination of high achievement and perfect success rate. A total of 84 students from the school participated in the examination, and remarkably, […]