Different student organisations will observe Autocracy Resistance Day today recalling the student uprising in 1983 that forced the then government to cancel Mazid Khan Education Commission report and forged unity among political, social and student organisations against the then military rule of Hussein Muhammad Ershad...
Despite decades of educational reform, millions of students still struggle with basic literacy and numeracy. In Bangladesh, where a significant proportion of children lack foundational skills, the pursuit of 鈥榪uality education鈥� raises an urgent question: can we truly achieve it without first addressing the fundamentals?...
EDUCATION is often regarded as the great equaliser, a means of empowering individuals and driving societal progress. In Bangladesh, the democratisation of education has been central to national development policies, reflecting the broader ambition of transforming a developing nation into a knowledge-based society. While significant strides have been made...
Foreign affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Tuesday urged Georgia to enroll more Bangladeshi students in higher education institutions in the east European country...
The JAAGO Women Scholarship Programme hosted an event titled Bridging Futures: JAAGO Women Scholars Connect at the Crowne Plaza Hotel of Gulshan in Dhaka on Monday...
The consultation committee on quality improvement of primary and non-formal education is scheduled to submit its report to the chief adviser today with its major recommendation that education till Class XII should be made universal...
Trust Bank PLC has partnered with global money movement company TerraPay to introduce a digital payment solution for Bangladeshi students pursuing education abroad, said a press release...
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University has recently held a seminar titled Continuing Medical Education to enhance research and expertise at the BSMMU鈥檚 Professor Kamrul Islam Seminar Hall in Dhaka...
The American International University-Bangladesh has recently organised an interactive educational field visit for its master鈥檚 of public health students to enhance their practical understanding of occupational health practices, said a press release on Tuesday...
IF YOU live in Bangladesh, you live under the shadow of Dhaka. Whether it鈥檚 for higher education, advanced healthcare, legal proceedings, or career opportunities, the capital city is the unavoidable nerve centre of the country. Yet, its overburdened infrastructure, worsening pollution, and staggering congestion tell the story of a country trapped in an...
Imagine graduating from university only to realise your degree has left you unprepared for the job market. You spent years studying outdated courses, using inadequate facilities, and being taught by underqualified faculty. Now, you are one of the 800,000 unemployed university graduates in Bangladesh, struggling to find work. This is not a rare story 鈥� it is the reality for far too many young Bangladeshis...
Students, teachers and officials of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University celebrated on Saturday as the university was ranked as the top university in Bangladesh in the Life Sciences category of Times Higher Education rankings 2025...
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Wednesday lifted a High Court stay on the recruitment of 3,173 junior instructors (technical) and physical education instructors under the Technical and Madrassah Education Division of the Ministry of Education, paving the way for their appointments....
More than half of the free textbooks meant for the students from the pre-primary level to the higher secondary level in the country are yet to be distributed among the students although the education ministry officials promised to distribute all books by today...
Education and planning ministries adviser Professor Wahiduddin Mahmud at a dialogue on Tuesday said that the integration of technology, particularly artificial intelligence, was crucial for transforming the education sector in the country...
IF THERE were ever a time to pitch a Netflix drama based on the chaos of Bangladesh鈥檚 education system, the current saga of the University of Dhaka and its seven affiliated colleges would be it. We can call it campus wars or the bureaucratic labyrinth. The tale has everything: students in revolt, high-stakes drama, a pro-vice chancellor with a penchant...
The High Court on Monday stayed for three months the appointment of 3,534 junior instructors (technical) and physical education instructors at various polytechnic institutions under the Technical and Madrasah Education Division of the education ministry...
AFTER the July uprising of students and the public, the call for educational reform has become louder, highlighting the need to rebuild a liberal, democratic and developed Bangladesh. The education sector must evolve in a way that nurtures the development of new ideas, policies, and intellectual practices. Amidst these cries for reform, one issue...
The primary and mass education affairs adviser, Bidhan Ranjan Roy Poddar, on Sunday said that all primary students would get textbooks by January...
BANGLADESH is at a crossroads. As the world braces for the seismic shifts brought on by the fourth industrial revolution, a question looms large: will our workforce be ready? The 4IR, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics, the internet of things, big data, blockchain, and biotechnology, is rapidly transforming industries, economies, and...
Thirty-three million children鈥檚 education was disrupted in Bangladesh in 2024 as the children were among the worst affected globally for climate events, according to a United Nations International Children鈥檚 Emergency Fund report.
HIGHER education plays a vital role in a country鈥檚 development, serving as a conduit for nurturing the knowledge and skills of its people. Since its independence in 1971, Bangladesh鈥檚 higher education sector has grown considerably, with the establishment of numerous public and private universities significantly expanding access to education...
Adapting Climate Change Education Skills and Sustainability for Advancing Locally-Led Solutions, also called ACCESS4ALL, has recently hosted a progress sharing and platform introduction event at Six Seasons Hotel, Gulshan-2 in the capital Dhaka, according to a press release...
THE vision of the primary education sector is to provide inclusive, qualitative learning to children. Interventions that were taken by the government couldn鈥檛 bring the desired outcome regarding providing quality learning to each and every child. If challenges can be identified properly, it can be easier to find out the ways of addressing...
BANGLADESH is at a pivotal moment in its pursuit of sustainable development and equitable growth. With a burgeoning youth population and a steadily expanding economy, the nation鈥檚 potential to establish itself as a significant player on the global stage is immense. Yet, this potential remains constrained by persistent challenges in the education sector...
THE Technical Education Board, which is meant to update the technical and vocational education curriculum at certain intervals, usually five years, is reported to be going slow in updating the curriculums for a large number of courses that it oversees. The board deals with courses for diploma degrees in engineering, textile engineering, agriculture...
Revision of the curriculum for the technical and vocational version of education for the next year is yet to start because of a lack of coordination among the authorities concerned.
Bangladesh Open University is committed to establishing non-discrimination, safety and equal rights in education for third-gender students, said the university vice-chancellor, ABM Obaidul Islam, on Thursday...
A SERIOUS shortage of teachers in government technical and vocational educational institutions is unacceptable. It shows the government鈥檚 lack of commitment to a sector that has a high potential to contribute to the economy. About three-fourths of the sanctioned positions for teachers in government technical and vocational educational institutions have been...
