Dhaka, Sept 13 – The University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh on Sunday signed Annual Performance Agreements (APA) with 15 public universities of the country for the fiscal year 2020-2021 under the Performance Management Framework Policy of the government.
Rajshahi University has opened its new official Facebook page. University vice-chancellor Professor M Abdus Sobhan on Wednesday inaugurated the Facebook page named “University of Rajshahi” in the conference room of vice-chancellor’s house.
Dhaka, Sept 08 – The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education has prepared a guideline for running schools maintaining proper health protocols amid the risk of coronavirus infections.
Dhaka, Sept 06 – State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Zakir Hossain on Sunday said the schools of the country will not be reopened until the Covid-19 situation gets normal and the safety of children is ensured.
Sudhirendar Sharma On Teachers’ Day (Sep 5) memories of my school teachers stretch beyond what they were paid for. Without doubt, they were so committed to their task that any non-compliance of their instructions would make us realize that a…
Amid huge criticism, Dhaka University authorities on Thursday issued another notice saying that Wednesday’s press release banning Rag Day celebration on the university campus was misrepresented.
Dhaka, September 02- Students of public and private universities will be provided with Internet bandwidth of state-owned mobile operator Teletalk at a nominal price to help continue their online education activities.
Dhaka, Sept 02 – Describing it as ‘unethical and inhuman’ practice, Dhaka University authorities have imposed a ban on Rag Day celebration on the campus. The decision was taken at a virtual meeting of the Academic Council of the university…
The government has decided not to hold Junior School Certificate (JSC) and Junior Dakhil Certificate (JDC) examinations this year.
All the educational institutions in Bangladesh will remain closed until October 3 as there has been no marked improvement in the coronavirus situation.
Dhaka, Aug 26 – Education Minister Dipu Moni on Wednesday said the government has taken an initiative to amend the National Education Policy as it needs revision and refinement.
Three-year initiative to identify connectivity gaps in 35 countries is a critical first step in connecting every school to the internet
Around a thousand teachers of private educational institutes, including primary schools, kindergartens and madrasas, in Narail are going without pay for the last five months during the coronavirus pandemic, forcing many to change profession.
Dhaka, Aug 25 – There will be no Primary Education Completion (PEC) and its equivalent Ebtedayee examination for 2020 and the students will be promoted to the next class through class assessment instead.
The administrative building of Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST) will be put under lockdown from August 27 as some employees of the university were diagnosed with Covid-19.
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275 World Leaders Letter to G20, IMF, World Bank, Regional Development Banks and Governments NEW YORK, Aug 18 2020 (IPS) – We write to call for urgent action to address the global education emergency triggered by COVID-19. With over 1…
Islamic University (IU) Vice-Chancellor Professor M Harun-Ur-Rashid Askari took part in an international webinar on ‘The new norms in higher education amid pandemic Covid-19’ on Wednesday.
By Stella Paul HYDERABAD, India , Aug 14 2020 (IPS) – 15-year-old Humaira* sits on the mud floor of her hut in Ukhiya camp, Cox’s Bazar, listening as the rain beats down on the tarpaulin roof. Three years ago, Humaira…
By Mantoe Phakathi MBABANE, Aug 13 2020 (IPS) – “Not being able to go to school is not something I’d wish on any child in this world,” said 21-year-old Nujeen Mustafa, a young advocate for refugees who fled the Syrian…
Geneva, 11 Aug (Kanaga Raja) – The COVID-19 pandemic has created “the largest disruption of education systems in history”, affecting nearly 1.6 billion learners in more than 190 countries, according to a United Nations report.
Dhaka, Aug 11 – The Primary and Mass Education Ministry will send a proposal to the Prime Minister over cancellation of the Primary Education Completion (PEC) examination due to the coronavirus pandemic, said State Minister for Primary and Mass Education…
Dhaka, Aug 10 – Bangladesh Betar (radio) will start broadcasting lessons ‘Ghore bose shikhi’ for primary school students from August 12 so that students could continue academic activities amid the coronavirus pandemic.
M Zahidul Haque IT is much difficult to assess student’s performance on completion of an online course. A question naturally arises-“Would the Universities award a degree without taking at least a final examination?” This author remembers a popular saying—“Student life…
Corporal punishment is just another name for child abuse, torture, cruelty and brutality that can physically and mentally impair a pupil for his entire life. It’s a knee-jerk reaction to a minor, insignificant situation by adult terrorists full of exaggerated…
Dhaka, July 29 – The government has again extended the closure of all the educational institutions of the country until August 31 considering the coronavirus situation.Mohammad Abul Khayer, public relations officer of the Education Ministry, confirmed the matter on Wednesday.On…
An international webinar on ‘online examinations’ was held at the Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia on Wednesday.IU Computer Science and Engineering department organised the programme. It was conducted by the department’s chairman Professor M Aktaruzzaman.IU Vice-Chancellor Professor M Harun-Ur-Rashid Askari…
Dhaka, July 23 – The authorities of Dhaka University (DU) on Thursday approved a Tk 869.56-crore budget for the fiscal year 2020-21.
Dhaka, July 22- – The Australian government has announced changes to international student visa arrangements, including recommencing granting student visas lodged outside Australia.
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.