Public unis stalled on student council elections, despite student pressure

Following the fall of the Awami League regime in last August, new administrations have been installed across all public universities.

NCP races to form district, upazila committees within two months

After a year of delay, NCTB races to deliver textbooks on time

The textbook authorities are considering placing a watermark with the NCTB logo in books from the 2026 academic year to provide quality books.

Specialised unis diverge from core mission as non-STEM courses flourish

Two months in, 40 million textbooks still undelivered

Authorities expect all books to reach schools by March

No room for pro-India or pro-Pakistan politics in Bangladesh, says Nahid

Students launch new party aiming for 2nd republic

♦ 151-member partial committee announced ♦ Aims to end family-centric politics

Students’ new political org likely to be named ‘Jatiya Nagorik Party’

Hybrid model being considered for converting seven Dhaka colleges into a university

Cluster admission system breaks down as univs prioritise revenue over students’ ease

Foreign universities line up for Bangladesh units, await approval

UGC hints no further approvals will be granted without a proper regulatory framework in place

Student-led party to be unveiled by mid-Feb with eyes set on nat’l polls

♦ Convening committee to have 150–200 members ♦ Focus on youth leadership, governance reforms, mixed economy ♦ Party’s constitution, manifesto under development

Textbook delays disrupt start of academic year

Printing of 30 crore secondary-level books yet to be completed; distribution of full sets expected by March

Students unlikely to receive full set of textbooks on New Year’s Day

PRIMARY EDUCATION OVERHAUL

New plans to bridge learning divide, empower teachers

School textbooks set for overhaul, removing political bias

The changes set to take effect next year

TENDER REFORM BACKFIRES

Press syndicate drives textbook costs up by Tk783cr

Printing companies have secured contracts for all classes at rates 10%-20% higher than estimated costs

New textbooks to depict July uprising, revise historical narratives

The back covers of all textbooks, which currently display a photograph of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina along with her quotes, will be removed

Backlog feared in uni admissions for 2024-25

The admission process for the current academic year is still ongoing in the universities under the GST cluster system

HSC, Equivalent Exams

Pass rate dips, GPA-5 jumps

A total of 1,45,911 students obtained the highest grade point this year against 92,595 the year before

30 schools, colleges in Dhaka running without head teachers for 5 years

37.5cr textbooks to be printed for 2025 academic year

RECRUITMENTS IN GOVERNMENT JOBS

Stagnation pushes job seekers into deep frustration

WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY

Low pay, inadequate benefits, insecurity: Bangladesh teachers’ plight

Stalemate in academic activities

44 lakh varsity students at risk of session jam

► No classes in public universities for two months ► Higher education is at a standstill due to non-appointment of VCs ► Two months off in a six-month semester

How partisan VC appointments plague universities

Apart from the four autonomous universities, none of the universities in the country have proper rules for the appointment of vice-chancellors (VCs).

‘It may take a month’: Uncertainty about edu institutions’ reopening

In view of the current situation, the officials said, there is no possibility of opening of schools, colleges and universities at present

Bureaucracy blocks progress

Students struggle with long waits for certificate fixes

Applicants say they have to wait for over a year to correct minor errors like spelling mistakes

UNIVERSAL PENSION SCHEME PROTTOY

Uni teachers’ protest intensifies as govt remains unresponsive

The teachers argue that the scheme will reduce their benefits compared to the existing pension system

PUBLIC UNI RESEARCH BUDGET

More needed, less spent

About 22% of research fund allocated in the budgets of the last six fiscals remained unused on an average

Students at risk of learning loss as edn institutions face unwanted closures

► Institutions kept closed for additional 14 days due to heat waves ► Cyclone, floods triggered closure in many areas ► Govt taking measures to recover learning losses