News Desk The Bangladesh government has suspended all assignment activities for students of classes VI to IX across schools in the country in view of the worsening situation of Covid-19.
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Covid-19: Educational institutions reopening may be delayed
Dhaka, Mar 12 : A recent upward trend in daily coronavirus infection rate could force the government to keep educational institutions shut longer than expected. “If the upward trend continues, the government will reconsider [changing] the reopening date based on…
News on giving Tk 10000 allowance to students fake: Education Ministry
Dhaka, March 8 (UNB)— The Education Ministry has requested everyone not to pay heed to rumours on social media that it is giving each student Tk 10,000 as allowance. A PID handout on Monday said reports about the allowance is…
Brac’s training on disaster preparedness concludes
A training programme on disaster preparedness concluded with the participation of volunteers under the Cyclone Preparedness Programme of the government in Cox’s Bazar on Thursday.
US Embassy calls applications for Fulbright Teaching Awards
The American Center at U.S. Embassy Dhaka is pleased to announce the call for applications for the Fulbright Distinguish Award in Teaching Program.
Assess situation before reopening educational institutions: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday directed the Education Ministry to review the situation before reopening educational institutions as those remained shut for the last one year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
All universities to reopen on May 24, halls May 17: Minister
Classes in all the public and private universities will resume on May 24, said Education Minister Dipu Moni on Monday.
BUP emerges as pioneer in running virtual classes
Dhaka, July 21: State-run Bangladesh University Professionals (BUP) appears to have achieved a mark of excellence amid the COVID-19 pandemic through introducing online classes from the very beginning of the its (disease) outbreak in the country.
Auto promotion news is a rumor: Education Ministry
Dhaka, July 9: The Ministry of Education has said that the news of auto promotion of students without exams is a rumor.
New study busts myths on comprehensive sexuality education
Paper recommends scripted lessons, where necessary, to help teachers cover the subject correctly Paris, 12 June— Comprehensive sexuality education is an essential part of a good quality education that improves reproductive health and contributes to gender equality, argues Facing the…
Reflections on achieving global education goals
Amina J. Mohammed New York – Throughout my life, I have seen the power of education. I have witnessed how quality education for all can support the creation of dynamic economies and help to sustain peace, prosperity, and stability. I…
Education crisis: Being in school is not same as learning
The world is facing a learning crisisTeachers are the single most important driver of how much students learn. They have the responsibility to ensure that all children—each with their own challenges and potential—can learn effectively and have an enriching experience…
Corporal punishment, outlawed in 2011, still prevails
While we can never eradicate violence in society totally, we can erase corporal punishment. It doesn’t help to have the fundamentals of violence taught in our schools to impressionable minds by ‘teachers’ paid from the nation’s coffers If there were…
Why is the teaching career in Finland prestigious?
The teaching career in Finland is prestigious, demanding, and reserved for the most talented and hard-working. Teachers and trust are the cornerstones of the Finnish education system.
Viqarunnisa students demand release of arrested teacher
Dhaka, Dec 7 – Students of Viqarunnisa Noon School and College continued their demonstration in front of the institution on Bailey road for the third consecutive day demanding the release of their class teacher.
‘Funding Mechanism for Entrepreneurs’ workshop held in Dhaka
Dhaka, Nov 25 – A Workshop for startup founders and aspiring entrepreneurs on fundraising techniques titled ‘Funding Mechanism for Entrepreneurs’ was held in Dhaka on Sunday.
Short course on nuclear power tech at BUET by Russian prof
Dhaka, Nov 12 – Institute of Nuclear Power Engineering (INPE) of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) in association with National Research Nuclear University “MEPhI” of Russia organised a workshop on Nuclear Technology from November 5 to 9, 2018…
Nepal has joined the civilized world
Where there’s corporal punishment there’s ALWAYS the possibility of serious or mental injury. And parents, who think it won’t happen to their child, are living with their head in the sand or are complete fools
Young pol leaders develop action plans for peaceful polls
Dhaka, 16th October: The Democracy International (DI) on Tuesday convened 167 young political leaders affiliated with Bangladesh Awami League (AL), Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jatiya Party (JP) at a national conference that provided the leaders with a platform to…
52 Bhashani Varsity teachers resign: BCL humiliation alleged
Tangail, Oct 9 – A total of 52 teachers of Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University (MBSTU) on Monday submitted resignations as their fellow teachers were allegedly humiliated by Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leaders.
যুক্তরাষ্ট্রে শিশুদের স্কুল থেকে ছাড়িয়ে আনছেন অভিভাবকরা
যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের শিশুদের একটি বড় অংশ বাড়িতে বসে শিক্ষা নিচ্ছে, দিনে দিনে তাদের সংখ্যাও বাড়ছে। শিক্ষা ব্যবস্থা নিয়ে আসলে অভিভাবকদের উদ্বেগের জায়গাটি কোথায়? দেশটির সরকারি স্কুলগুলো সামাজিক ন্যায় বিচারের বিষয়গুলি নিয়ে বিতর্ক ছড়িয়ে পরায় অনেক অভিভাবকই তাদের সন্তানদের স্কুল থেকে ছাড়িয়ে…
21 young AL, BNP leaders complete DI fellowship together
Dhaka, April 25 – The Democracy International (DI) on Wednesday organized a graduation ceremony under the `Young Political Leaders Fellowship Program’ and awarded certificates to 21 young leaders affiliated with Bangladesh Awami League and Bangladesh Nationalist Party at the Long…
Corporal punishment makes children aggressive
Sir Frank Peters It’s a proven fact, the more caring that adults are in a child’s life; many times greater are the chances of the child achieving success and happiness. – You reap what you sow.
Delhi launches probe after exam leak hits 1.6m students
India has launched an inquiry into its national school exams after questions were leaked, forcing 1.6 million students to resit their tests. Police have questioned 32 people over the leaks in mathematics and economics papers which were accessed and spread…
Special protection for twelve RU teachers
Rajshahi, March 23 – The Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP) has taken a decision to provide special security to 12 threatened teachers of Rajshahi University (RU) following the incident of attack on Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) teacher Prof. Zafar…