Bangladesh’s Advisor on Education, Professor Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar (C R Abrar), has called for urgent prioritisation of science education and research, warning that the country risks falling behind in building a knowledge-based economy and addressing future challenges. Speaking at a critical juncture, he said, “We are at a moment where both student enrolment in science […]

The Interim Government’s Advisory Council has approved the draft ordinance for the establishment of a proposed “Dhaka Central University,” consolidating seven major government colleges in the capital under a unified academic framework. The council convened on Thursday at the Chief Advisor’s office in Tejgaon, presided over by Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus. Following the meeting, […]

Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), Dhaka University (DU) unit, paid solemn tribute to Shaheed Asad on the occasion of his 57th martyrdom anniversary, reaffirming their commitment to democratic ideals and student-led resistance against authoritarianism. The commemorative programme was held on Tuesday (20 January) at 9:00am at the Shaheed Asad Memorial, located adjacent to the emergency […]

At Jahangirnagar University, students of the English Department staged a protest demanding action to address classroom shortages and perceived inequalities within the department. The demonstration took place on Thursday, shortly after 12:30 PM, beginning at the university’s new Kala Bhaban and proceeding in a march to the administrative building, where the students held a sit-in. […]

The Government is working tirelessly to strengthen primary education, recognising it as the cornerstone of national development, Primary and Mass Education Adviser Dr Bidhan Ranjan Roy Poddar has said. Speaking on Sunday (11 January) during a visit to several government primary schools in Sunamganj, Dr Poddar stressed that the quality of education children receive at […]