11 JU students suspended for torturing journalist

Jahangirnagar University authorities have suspended 11 students for different terms in connection with attacking a journalist.
16 October 2022, 15:21 PM

142 researchers of 54 Bangladeshi institutions among top 2% most cited

One hundred and forty-two researchers from 53 Bangladeshi institutions were among the top two percent of the most cited researchers in 2021, according to a research by Stanford University.
15 October 2022, 17:16 PM

‘Bring them back to classes’

A group of concerned guardians of students -- who were arrested seven days ago on the Dhaka University campus after being attacked by BCL activists -- submitted a memorandum to the vice chancellor yesterday.
13 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Do university rankings reflect reality?

Do rankings serve any purpose other than boosting institutional pride?
13 October 2022, 15:16 PM

Grade grievance and the lack of transparency in university grading systems

Grade grievance result from a lack of transparency in a university’s grading process.
13 October 2022, 00:00 AM

DU, NSU among top Bangladeshi universities in Times Higher Education rankings 2023

Dhaka University and North South University have been ranked in top positions among all the universities in Bangladesh by Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023.
12 October 2022, 17:10 PM

Clash between 2 BCL groups at Eden College: HC orders not to harass or arrest 7 of rebel group

The High Court today (October 12, 2022) directed the law enforcers not to harass or arrest seven members of rebel group of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) in Eden Mohila College for next six weeks in a case filed over the clash between the two groups on September 25.
12 October 2022, 12:31 PM

Monghar gets new building for children after Star report

Monghar, a residential educational institution, is based on the hills of Rangapani in Rangamati where most of the inaccessible and underprivileged children come to study from all the three districts under Chittagong Hill Tracts.
10 October 2022, 10:18 AM

NCTB’s horrible practical education framework

What's wrong with our approach to practical education?
6 October 2022, 00:00 AM

An Ode to Private Tutors

The responsibility of teaching a young person is multifaceted
6 October 2022, 00:00 AM

No on-campus housing for most public univ teachers

A staggering 78 percent of public university teachers have no on-campus residential facilities, hampering their daily activities like taking classes or doing research work.
5 October 2022, 02:00 AM

Literacy rate: 5 districts fall far behind the rest

The literacy rates in Jamalpur, Sherpur, Bandarban, Sunamganj and Kurigram are significantly lower than the country’s average.
4 October 2022, 02:40 AM

Youth detained at DU Jagannath Hall for harassing female

Police detained a youth from Jagannath Hall of Dhaka University (DU) yesterday for allegedly molesting a woman during Durga Puja celebrations.
3 October 2022, 19:07 PM

Comilla University dorms closed, exams postponed after BCL committee dissolution  

Comilla University authorities today (October 2, 2022) announced closure of all halls of the university as a tense situation was prevailing on the campus following the dissolution of the Chhatra League committee (university unit).
2 October 2022, 14:18 PM

No SSC questions leaked in 4yrs due to technical measures: Dipu Moni

Education Minister Dipu Moni today (October 1, 2022) said no question paper for Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent exams were leaked in the last four years but what happened in Dinajpur this year is regrettable
1 October 2022, 12:48 PM

Teachers at public univs: Worktime set at 40 hours a week

A public university teacher will have to work 40 hours a week. Of this period, 13 hours must be spent on providing direct lessons to students on average.
1 October 2022, 02:30 AM

Allegations raised against JUST authorities of culling 18 dogs

Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST) authorities have allegedly culled over 18 dogs.
29 September 2022, 19:47 PM

Protest not permitted

A rally protesting controversial activities of a section of BCL leaders of Eden Mohila College has been suspended as police did not give the protestors permission.
29 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Can English medium students get into public universities? Yes!

The struggle for English medium students is high when trying to get into public universities.
29 September 2022, 00:00 AM

What schools can do to support students’ mental health

It is high time schools started supporting students going through emotional distress.
29 September 2022, 00:00 AM