Tag: education
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Economy mired in corruption, irresponsibility and inefficiency
Hossain Zillur Rahman, another former caretaker government adviser, emphasised the need for tact, honesty and prudence in policymaking during the transition from a group of least developed countries (LDCs). He did not find these qualities in the proposed budget. He said, “The youth are disappointed with the country. Nearly 50 percent of them do not…
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UCB partners with University of Central Lancashire to offer affordable British degrees in Bangladesh
During the event, welcome speeches were delivered by the dignitaries, followed by inauguration and signing of agreements. Professor Muhammad Ismail Hussain, Dean of Academic Affairs of UCB presented the vote of thanks. Education Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury lauded the initiative, saying, “We have to focus on enriching the country's future workforce by providing timely skills…
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ISD Celebrates Graduating Class of 2024
“We are so pleased to celebrate the Class of 2024 and welcome them to our global network of more than 1,000 alumni in our 25th anniversary year,” he said. Valedictorian speaker, Marcel, said: “I am really excited about the next few years at HKBU. I chose to specialise in social work because I have always…
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ULAB and Jaago Foundation announce five-year strategic partnership on education
The Jago Foundation delegation comprised Safina Anjum, communications manager of the Founder’s Office, while ULAB attendees included pro-VC Jude William Genillo, treasurer Milan Kumar Bhattacharya, School of Business dean and professor Sarwar Uddin Ahmed, School of Arts and Humanities professor and dean Kaiser Mohammad Hamidul Haque, joint registrar and admissions director Jamal Uddin Bhuiyan, international…
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Primary School: Viva continues for third phase teacher recruitment
The Secretary of the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education, the Director General of the Directorate of Primary Education and other respondents have been asked to respond to the rule. The recruitment circular was released on June 14, 2023, while the written exams were held on March 29. The authorities published the written exam results…
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Chhatra League's dominance in RU hall: Genuine students not admitted
Another top leader, RU Chhatra League president Mustafizur Rahman, lives alone in a four-seater room number 230 in Bangabandhu Hall. Mustafizur was a student of the Mass Communication and Journalism Department in the 2013-2014 academic year. After graduating, he enrolled in a short course at the Institute of English and Other Languages to maintain his…
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Delegation from Taylor's University visits ULAB to explore collaborative opportunities
The delegation from Taylor's University was led by Prof. Yong Yut Ho, Pro Vice Chancellor and Prof. Anindita Dasgupta, Head of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The delegation from ULAB was led by Prof. Imran Rahman, Vice Chancellor and Prof. Jude William Genillo, Pro Vice Chancellor. Other faculty from ULAB included Prof. Qaiser…
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You can copy-paste technology, but not people: Vincent Chang
At the beginning of the book launch event, Marina Yasmin, Coordinator of Prothoma Prokashon, introduced Professor Vincent Chang and his illustrious career, his struggles, his academic excellence, his multifaceted vocation, his commitment to education and, of course, the book. Encompasses his innumerable experiences. He said that taking on the responsibility of editing and publishing such…
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Holy Cross College Dhaka Admission: Apply for Class XI from May 26
The written selection test for the science section will be held on May 31 and for humanities and professional studies on June 1. The seat plan of the selection examinations will be available on the college website after 5:00 pm on 30th May. Entrance Test Result: The list of selected applicants will be published on…
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Notre Dame College Admission: Application starts from May 26, seats 3270
Online applications for admission to class XI at Notre Dame College, Dhaka for the 2024-25 academic session will start at 00:01 am on May 26, the college said in a press release on Friday. Students must apply through bKash on the college website (ndc.edu.bd) by paying a refundable fee of Tk 400. Last date of…
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NSU ranked in The Young University Rankings 2024
The performance indicators are divided into five areas, namely teaching (learning environment), research environment (volume, income and reputation), research quality (citation impact, research strength, research excellence and research impact), international outlook (staff, students and research), and industry (income and patents). Fifteen Bangladeshi universities submitted data for this league table, but only four of them ranked.…
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Budget 2024-25: Health and education crisis continues as Bangladesh lags behind in allocations
The education sector suffered a huge blow during the Covid-19 pandemic. During that time the poor condition of the health sector was also revealed. Despite this, both the areas related to fundamental rights are not getting adequate attention in the national budget. Although the allocation increases in terms of money, the increase as a proportion…
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SSC, equivalent exam: Why did none of the 51 educational institutions pass?
SSC, equivalent exam: Why did none of the 51 educational institutions pass?
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Practical steps to retain students in schools: Addressing dropout concerns in Bangladesh
This means that the government's claim of enrolling almost 100 percent children in schools proves to be false. Government policy-makers claim that education rates are increasing. But non-formal education activities, which were initiated to bring back hundreds of thousands of children who were dropping out at primary, secondary or higher education levels, are now largely…
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Two factions of BCL clashed overnight in Rajshahi University.
Two factions of the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) clashed with attacks, counter-attacks and crude bomb blasts on the Rajshahi University (RU) campus last night. The clash started around 11:30 pm in the complex between Shaheed Suhrawardy Hall and Madar Bux Hall and continued till 2:30 am. Both the groups chased each other with local weapons…