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                                <updated>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:41:59 +0000</updated>
                        <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[&quot;100% coaching centers in the country will remain closed: Edu. Minister]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Education Minister Ehsanul Haque Milon has announced that the government will close every coaching center in the country and bring unregistered kindergartens under a formal registration framework.
&quot;100% coaching centers in the country will remain shut down. The government will bring under registration all coaching centers and the kindergartens that have mushroomed across the country. Coaching centers will no longer be allowed to operate in this country,&quot; the minister said during an exchange with journalists at Cumilla Circuit House on Saturday afternoon.

Earlier in the day, the education minister attended a meeting at the Cumilla Shilpakala Academy auditorium as chief guest, where he interacted with center secretaries from the Cumilla Education Board, the Madrasa Education Board, and the Technical Education Board of Cumilla region ahead of SSC and equivalent examinations of 2026.

During the meeting, the minister announced that the installation of CCTV cameras in all educational institutions will be made mandatory. He said the cameras will be used to monitor whether teachers are present in classrooms and conducting lessons on time.

He warned that if cheating is detected at any examination center, the center secretary will be held legally accountable. &quot;Even if cheating materials are found in a washroom of the institution, the head of that institution will have to answer for it,&quot; he said.

The minister further cautioned that anyone found assisting in cheating from outside the examination center will also face legal action. &quot;No one will be allowed to cheat, and no one will be allowed to facilitate cheating,&quot; he stated firmly.

Terming the Ministry of Education a &quot;place of worship&quot; he declared that no form of corruption or dishonesty can be tolerated.

Addressing teachers, he emphasized that sincere efforts in educating students would be considered a form of &quot;Sadaqah Jariyah&quot; (ongoing charity).

The minister urged all stakeholders to treat education as a sacred responsibility and maintain integrity in the system.

Expressing confidence in teachers, the minister said they have always been protected and will continue to receive support in the future.

He, however, warned that any irregularities in the education sector would not be tolerated.

Dr Milon also noted that financial assistance had been provided in the past to teachers injured while performing their duties.

&quot;Education is not like other sectors; it is the main driver of nation-building. There is no alternative to responsibility here,&quot; he added, reiterating the government&#39;s firm position against cheating in examinations.

He further mentioned that in the past, decisions were made not to immediately penalize institutions even if their pass rate dropped to zero, allowing them an opportunity to improve.

The meeting was attended by center secretaries from the Cumilla Education Board, Madrasa Education Board, and Technical Education Board, among others.

Speakers at the event underscored the importance of collective efforts to ensure that the SSC and equivalent examinations are conducted smoothly, transparently, and without malpractice.

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            <updated>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:41:59 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Online-Offline blended learning is expected: Education Minister]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[The government is planning to introduce a blended education system combining online and in-person classes in response to the current energy situation, said Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon on Tuesday.

Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat, the minister said discussions are underway at the policymaking level and a proposal will soon be placed before the Cabinet for approval.

He noted that authorities are considering keeping educational institutions open six days a week to make up for recent disruptions in academic schedules caused by Ramadan holidays, various protests, and other factors.

The minister added that greater emphasis is being placed on online classes in metropolitan areas as part of efforts to ensure continuity in education while addressing energy-related challenges.

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            <updated>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:36:02 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[7 new vice-chancellors (VCs)]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[The government has appointed new vice-chancellors (VCs) at seven universities across Bangladesh, including University of Dhaka and Jagannath University.

Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon announced the appointments at a press conference on Monday.

Prof. ABM Obaidul Islam has been appointed vice-chancellor of University of Dhaka, while Prof. Rais Uddin will serve as VC of Jagannath University.

Prof. Siddiqur Rahman Khan has been named VC of Bangladesh Open University and Prof. Nurul Islam has been appointed to Dhaka Central University.

Prof. Mohammad Masud will lead Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) as vice-chancellor, Prof. Md Al Forkan will head University of Chittagong, and Prof. Faridul Islam will take charge at University of Rajshahi.

The education minister expressed hope that the newly appointed vice-chancellors would play a key role in enhancing academic standards, advancing research activities and improving the overall management of their respective institutions.

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            <updated>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:47:12 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Further clash between Dhaka College- Ideal College at Science Lab]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[A clash ensued between higher secondary level students of Dhaka College and Ideal College in the capital&#39;s Science Lab area.

Around 11:30AM on Thursday, the two groups locked into a clash, forcing the vehicles to halt movement in that area. As a result, vehicular movement on the New Market section of Mirpur Road, adjacent to Science Lab, has come to a complete halt.

A large number of police personnel positioned in the middle of the road at the Science Lab intersection. The higher secondary students of Dhaka College are occupying the New Market section of Mirpur Road, while Ideal College students are taking position along the Green Road section.

The cause of the renewed clash between the students from the two institutions could not be immediately determined.

During the clashes, students were seen hurling bricks and stones at police, prompting the law enforcers to fire tear gas to bring the situation under control.

Police are working to keep both sides calm and restore normalcy to the situation.

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            <updated>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:30:11 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Tatibazar, Mohakhali and Technical intersections are blocked]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Students from different colleges have staged a blockade at three points in Dhaka&rsquo;s Tatibazar, Mohakhali and Technical intersections pressing for the immediate issuance of a final ordinance to establish the proposed Dhaka Central University. Around 12pm on Wednesday, students of Government Shaheed Suhrawardy College and Kabi Nazrul Government College blocked the Tantibazar intersection. At the same time, students of Mirpur Government Bangla College blocked the Technical intersection and students of Titumir College blocked the Amtoli, Mohakhali intersection.

The education ministry released the draft ordinance on Sept 24. It proposes dividing the seven colleges into four schools under an interdisciplinary or &ldquo;schooling&rdquo; framework. The colleges would continue offering higher secondary education under the proposal.

Plans are under way to form Dhaka Central University by combining Dhaka College, Eden Mohila College, Government Shaheed Suhrawardy College, Kabi Nazrul Government College, Begum Badrunnesa Government Girl&rsquo;s College, Mirpur Government Bangla College and Government Titumir College. However, teachers and sections of the colleges&rsquo; student bodies remain divided over how the new institution should be structured.

Due to the road blockade, traffic congestion has occurred in all these areas, causing increased public suffering.

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            <updated>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:36:19 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JnUCSU) elections is underway]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[The Jagannath University Central Students&rsquo; Union (JnUCSU) and hall union elections are underway, first time since the institution became a university.

The voting started at 9AM on Tuesday and will continue till 3PM without any break.

A total of 16,500 students are expected to vote at 39 centres with 178 booths for the JnUCSU election. In addition, 1,242 students will exercise their voting rights in a hall union election.

After voting concludes, the ballots will be counted using six OMR machines, and the results will be announced at the central auditorium.

The counting process will also be displayed live on LED screens.

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            <updated>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 07:44:33 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dr. Ershad suspended for sex scandal]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Dr. Md Ershad Halim, a professor in the Chemistry Department of Dhaka University, has been suspended temporarily after finding preliminary truth of allegations of sexual harassment of female students.

The authorities informed the matter on Monday following a meeting of the Syndicate.

A five-member investigation committee, led by the principal of Sir Salimullah Medical College, has been formed to probe into this matter. Other members include Supreme Court lawyer Barrister Moniruzzaman, Assistant Proctor Dr. Enamul Haque Sajib, a representative of the accused professor and the university&rsquo;s Deputy Registrar (Investigation) as member-secretary.

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            <updated>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:28:12 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[DPP of Tk. 50 Crore for special needs school]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[The government is set to establish a modern and fully equipped school for children with special needs in Dhaka, aiming to ease the acute shortage of quality education and therapy services for children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) and other disabilities in the capital. The new institution &mdash; Asha&rsquo;r Alo School Dhaka (For Children with Special Needs) &mdash; will be built under a project taken by the Ministry of Social Welfare.

The Department of Social Services (DSS) will implement the project with technical support from the Bangladesh Navy. According to the Development Project Proposal (DPP), the project will run from July 2025 to December 2027 at a cost of Tk 49.56 crore. Of this, Tk 29.73 crore will come from the government and Tk 19.82 crore from the Navy&rsquo;s own funds. The restructured DPP has been forwarded to the Planning Commission for approval.

Dhaka North City Corporation has 43,846 children with special needs, according to Census 2022 and Social Welfare Ministry data. Yet the area has only 10 specialised schools &mdash; meaning nearly 95 percent of children remain without access to appropriate educational or therapeutic support. Against this backdrop, the new school in Joar Sahara, Khilkhet, under DNCC, is expected to significantly expand access in an area where demand drastically outweighs supply.

The project includes the construction of a six-storey foundation with a four-storey functional school building. It will accommodate 300 students, with 30 percent receiving free education. The facility will also provide residential care for five abandoned or orphaned children with special needs.

Designed as a model school, the Dhaka campus will feature Physiotherapy and occupational therapy, Speech and language therapy, Psychotherapy, Hydrotherapy, Sensory parks and recreational areas, Counselling services for parents, Vocational training space, a playground and landscaped outdoor areas.

Officials said the aim is to strengthen both academic and vocational learning so that children with special needs can develop confidence, independence and the skills needed for social integration. The initiative supports the government&rsquo;s obligations under the Persons with Disabilities&rsquo; Rights and Protection Act 2013 and is aligned with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) as part of a larger national and international commitment.

It also fits within the broader goals of the Perspective Plan 2021&ndash;2041, which focuses on building an inclusive and equitable society. The Asha&rsquo;r Alo special education model began in 2003 in Chattogram under the patronage of the Bangladesh Navy. The school quickly earned recognition for its high-quality education, healthcare and vocational training for children with NDDs. A second branch opened in Khulna&rsquo;s Khalishpur in 2016. Together, they now serve nearly 400 children.

The Navy conducted a needs assessment for Dhaka, which shaped the new DPP. Key components of the project include constructing the non-residential academic building, electrical works, water and sanitation systems, furniture, fixtures, and landscaping. Planning Commission officials said the project has strong justification and could make a &lsquo;meaningful and lasting impact&rsquo; on the lives of thousands of special needs children in the capital. More than half of children with disabilities in Bangladesh remain outside the formal education system, according to national data. The information comes from the National Survey on Persons with Disabilities (NSPD) 2021, carried out by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) with UNICEF&rsquo;s technical assistance.

The survey shows that among children aged 5&ndash;17 with disabilities, only 65 per cent attend primary school and just 35 per cent are enrolled in secondary school. Overall, 60 per cent of children with disabilities in this age group are not receiving any education.The study also reveals that even those who do attend school are, on average, more than two years behind academically compared to their peers.

According to the data, 1.7 per cent of Bangladeshi children have at least one of the twelve types of disabilities defined in the Persons with Disability Rights and Protection Act 2013, while 3.6 per cent experience functional difficulties in areas such as seeing, hearing, mobility, fine motor skills, communication, learning, playing or behaviour control.

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            <updated>Sat, 29 Nov 2025 12:24:42 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[MPO teachers&#039; demand fulfilled, movement withdrawn]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[The government has accepted the demand of MPO teachers and employees by raising their house rent 15% and they withdrawn the movement.

The Ministry of Finance announced on Tuesday that teachers and staff will receive 7.5 per cent of their basic salary as house rent allowance in the current fiscal year, while the remaining 7.5 per cent will be implemented in the next fiscal year. An official notification on the matter will be issued soon. The order was signed by Deputy Secretary Sharifunnesa.

The protesting teachers said that they are happy with the government decision for now and for this, they withdrew the ongoing movement and will return to classes. However, the teacher leader also said that the government should seriously consider increasing the medical allowance to Tk 1,500 and the festive allowance to 75 per cent for employees.

Earlier, the government had approved a 5 per cent (minimum Tk 2,000) increase in house rent allowance for MPO teachers and staff. The decision was, however, rejected by the teachers and staff who continued their protest demanding a higher increase.

The MPO teachers and staff started staging demonstrations from October 12 to press for three demands, including the house rent hike.

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            <updated>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:59:02 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[BNP will bring MPO teachers under nationalism]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[BNP Joint Secretary General Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie on Monday expressed solidarity with the ongoing movement of MPO-listed teachers at Central Shaheed Minar. &#39;&#39;If BNP comes to power, it will include teachers under nationalism.&#39;&#39;

Annie urged the government to accept the teachers&#39; logical demands. &#39;&#39;The interim government has already expressed solidarity with the teachers&#39;demand.But the teachers did not get 20 percent, five per cent house rent is not enough, special consideration needs to be given. But now no work can be done which harms people.&quot;

The BNP leader thanked teachers for smoothly observing the movement. Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie added, &#39;&#39;BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has expressed solidarity with your demands in principle. Among the solidarity we have given the most importance to the fair demands of teachers, job benefits, and national security.&#39;&#39;

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            <updated>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:43:51 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Gazette rejected by MPO teachers, movement will continue]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[MPO-listed teachers have announced to continue their movement, rejecting the government decision of increasing house rent allowance by 5 per cent of the basic salary (minimum Tk 2,000) to teachers.
They started chanting slogan at Central Shaheed Minar to fulfill their three demands, including 20 per cent house rent allowance.

The Finance Division issued a gazette, approving the house rent allowance at 5 per cent of the basic salary or a minimum of Tk 2,000, citing budgetary constraints. Later, the protesting teachers rejected the decision, calling it &#39;insufficient and unjust.&#39;

Earlier, the Finance Division has given its consent to the enhancement of house rent allowance for the MPO-listed teachers and employees of non-government educational institutions.

Considering the existing budgetary limitations of the government, the house rent allowance for MPO-listed teachers and employees of non-government educational institutions will be provided at the rate of 5 percent of their basic salary, with a minimum of Tk2,000, subject to the following conditions.

The conditions stated that the house rent allowance must be adjusted according to the subsequent national pay scale.

The appointment conditions must comply with the relevant manpower structure and MPO policies - &quot;Non-Government Educational Institution (School and College) Manpower Structure and MPO Policy-2021&quot;, &quot;Non-Government Educational Institution (Madrasa) Manpower Structure and MPO Policy-2018 (amended up to November 23, 2020)&quot;, and &quot;Non-Government Educational Institution (Vocational, Business Management, Agriculture Diploma and Fisheries Diploma) Manpower Structure and MPO Policy-2018 (amended up to November 23, 2020)&quot; as well as other circulars, orders, and guidelines issued by the government from time to time.

It further mentioned that the MPO-listed teachers and employees will not be entitled to any arrears under this allowance. All financial rules and regulations must be strictly followed while disbursing the allowance. If any irregularity is found in the future concerning the expenditure of this allowance, the bill-paying authority will be held responsible for it.

The concerned administrative ministry must issue a Government Order and send four copies of it to the Finance Division for post-audit endorsement. This order will come into effect on November 1.

However, lastly announced a hunger march toward the Education Bhaban this afternoon as part of their next course of action.

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            <updated>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 14:52:51 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[HSC and equivalent results published]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[The results of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations were published on Thursday morning, with 58.83 per cent of average pass, a significant drop. Last year, the pass rate was 77.78 per cent which decreased by 18.95 per cent this year. Meanwhile, the highest grade of GPA-5 dropped below half. A total of 69,097 students secured GPA-5 this year.

Among the GPA-5 achievers, 26,063 in the Dhaka Board, 10,137 in Rajshahi, 2,707 in Cumilla, 5,995 in Jashore, 6,097 in Chattogram, 1,674 in Barishal, 1,602 in Sylhet, 6,260 in Dinajpur, 2,684 in Mymensingh, 4,268 in the Madrasah Board, and 1,610 in the Technical Education Board.

The results were released simultaneously on the respective websites of Dhaka, Rajshahi, Cumilla, Jashore, Chattogram, Barishal, Sylhet, Dinajpur, Mymensingh as well as the Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board and the Bangladesh Technical Education Board.

Professor Dr Khondoker Ehsanul Kabir, chairman of the Dhaka Education Board and president of the Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee, formally announced the results at 10AM. Individual results will be available at the joint website of the education boards and the respective board websites.

This year, more than 1.25 million students appeared in the examinations &mdash;among them, 618,015 male and 633,096 female students &ndash; at 2,797 centres across the country.

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            <updated>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:37:51 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Education Adviser admits teachers demands]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Finally Education Adviser Professor Dr. Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar has said that the interim government is working on the demands of teachers. Their three key demands are 1. House Rent Allowance @ 20% of the basic salary, 2. Medical Allowance @ Tk1,500 per month and 3. Festival Bonus @ 75% of the basic salary.

&quot;The house rent issue is a sensitive issue. The government is working on this issue. We believe that with the recommendations of the new pay commission, we will be able to ensure a more favorable pay structure next year,&quot; the adviser made this hope at a press briefing.

Teachers argue that despite promises reportedly from Education Adviser CR Abrar, these benefits have not been officially gazetted. Many believe the current Tk 500 increase is insufficient and does not match the assurances made. As Masud Parvez, a lecturer in Kurigram, put it, &quot;The government is mocking us. We will not return home until the nationalisation demand is met.&quot; Similarly, Habibur Rahman from Rangpur highlighted the disparity faced by educators, &quot;We are the architects of humanity, yet we face discrimination.&quot;

The current continuous sit-in follows an ultimatum issued by the alliance on 13 August, demanding the nationalisation of MPO-listed private educational institutions along with increased benefits. Teachers have reportedly been protesting for these benefits since 2011 and are pushing the interim government to translate verbal assurances into official gazettes.

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            <updated>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:56:19 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[7 College issue: Science Lab blocked]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[HSC - Intermediate students of Dhaka College have taken position on the Science Lab intersection protesting the incident of scuffle between the students and the teachers of the institution. Around 11:30AM on Tuesday, the students with procession went to the Science Lab, halting traffic in one part of that road.

The protesting students alleged that the new ordinance of Dhaka Central University has called for the abolition of the intermediate class of Dhaka College. This will destroy the college&#39;s tradition. For this, they have taken to the streets to amend the law.

The dispute has escalated sharply, culminating on Monday morning in a physical altercation between teachers and students at Dhaka College, creating a flashpoint in the controversy. Teachers claimed that they were attacked, while some students have made counter-allegations against them.

BCS general education cadre teachers serving across these seven colleges and nationwide demanding to keep the 7 colleges as it is under the supervision of proposed Dhaka Central University as it was before National University or Dhaka University. Otherwise their posts will be abolished as ex Jagannath College. Some students have also raised concerns over the potential loss of individual college identity, calling for separate University..

The Ministry of Education has said the final administrative and academic framework will incorporate feedback from all stakeholders.

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            <updated>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:01:43 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Prof. Syed Manzoorul Islam is no more!]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Syed Manzoorul Islam, Emeritus Professor of the English department at Dhaka University, as well as a renowned novelist and essayist, has passed away at the age of 74 (Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji&rsquo;un).

He died at 5:00 PM on Friday while undergoing treatment at LabAid Hospital in Dhaka. Syed Manzoorul had fallen ill on October 3 while traveling to the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh in Dhanmondi. With the help of a driver, he was taken to a nearby hospital, and later admitted to LabAid Hospital. Doctors reported that he had suffered a massive heart attack, after which a stent was placed in his heart.

His condition worsened on Saturday, with dropping oxygen levels and fluid accumulation in the lungs. Life support was administered on Sunday evening. After about 48 hours on life support, his condition showed some improvement, but it later deteriorated again. Doctors removed life support on Friday evening, and he was declared dead.

Syed Manzoorul Islam&rsquo;s body will be kept at BARDEM mortuary on Friday. His family, friends, and well-wishers have announced that his body will be taken to the Central Shaheed Minar for public homage on Saturday around 11:00 AM. The funeral prayer will be held at the Dhaka University Central Mosque after Zuhr, followed by burial at Mirpur Martyred Intellectuals&rsquo; Graveyard.

Syed Manzoorul Islam was widely respected for his contributions to literature, education, and cultural discourse in Bangladesh.

Born on 18 January 1951 in Sylhet, Syed Manzoorul Islam was the son of Syed Amirul Islam and Rabeya Khatun. He studied at Sylhet Government Pilot High School and MC College before completing his BA and MA in English at Dhaka University. He later earned a PhD in 1981 from Queen&rsquo;s University, Canada.

Manzoorul went on to teach at the Department of English, Dhaka University, where he became one of the country&rsquo;s most respected academics. He was eventually named Emeritus Professor, a recognition of his lifelong contribution to education and scholarship.

Alongside his academic career, Syed Manzoorul Islam was a prolific fiction writer, essayist, and critic. His literary criticism covered figures such as Michael Madhusudan Dutt, Kazi Nazrul Islam, Sudhindranath Dutta, Samar Sen, and Shamsur Rahman.

Among his notable works are &lsquo;Thaka Na Thakar Golpo&rsquo;, &lsquo;Kaanch Vanga Rater Golpo&rsquo;, &lsquo;Andhakar o Alo Dekhar Golpo&rsquo;, &lsquo;Adhkhana Manushyo&rsquo;, &lsquo;Dinratriguli&rsquo;, &lsquo;Ajgubi Rat&rsquo;, &lsquo;Tin Porber Jibon&rsquo;, and &lsquo;Nandantattwa&rsquo;. His fiction often explored the intersections of history, politics, and the human condition, earning him a wide readership.

He received the Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1996 and the Ekushey Padak in 2018 for his outstanding contributions to Bangla literature.

Beyond the classroom and the page, Manzoorul played a vital role in Bangladesh&rsquo;s cultural life. In 2018, he was elected president of PEN Bangladesh, the writers&rsquo; association that advocates for freedom of expression.

He was also closely associated with publishing and translation initiatives that helped bring Bangladeshi literature to international audiences.

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            <updated>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:06:25 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[DUCSU cafe being run by JCD before election]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Allegations surfaced that Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) has occupied the DUCSU cafeteria and is using it as a campaign office without permission from the authorities.

Witnesses said two outsiders were seen inside the cafeteria on Friday afternoon with campaign materials for JCD-backed GS candidate Sheikh Tanvir Bari Hamim.

When questioned by journalists, one identified himself as a visitor from Khulna and the other as a Dhaka College student.

According to election rules, only candidates and voters can join campaigning for the DUCSU and hall union elections and outsiders are strictly prohibited.

DU Proctor Prof Saifuddin Ahmed said, &ldquo;We have just learned about the matter. A mobile team has been sent to take action against outsiders.&rdquo;

Inside the cafeteria, JCD&rsquo;s posters and leaflets were found stored in piles.

Cafeteria director Farzana Basar said, &ldquo;They did not take any written permission from me. Someone only called me once, saying they would sit there, but they never told me about keeping campaign materials.&rdquo;

She added that she had tried to contact JCD activists over the matter, but they did not follow up.

A staff member said JCD panel members had been using the room since candidate announcements, but he was unaware whether any official approval had been taken.

Observers fear that allowing one student group to use the cafeteria could raise questions about neutrality in the election.

Chief Returning Officer Prof Dr Mohammad Jasim Uddin said, &ldquo;This is for the authorities to handle. We just learned about it from you. We can only act on matters within the election code.&rdquo;

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            <updated>Sat, 06 Sep 2025 06:50:07 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[DUCSU panel for JCD: Abid VP, Tanvir GS]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.presstoday.news/news/article/education/47" />
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                <![CDATA[Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) has announced its panel for the Dhaka University Central Students&#39; Union (DUCSU) election. Abidul Islam Khan, joint secretary of Dhaka University JCD, has been nominated for the post of vice president, while Tanvir Bari Hamim, convener of Jasim Uddin Hall, has been nominated for the post of general secretary. JCD President Rakibul Islam Rakib made the announcement at a press conference held at the foot of the Aparajeyo Bangla sculpture.

Other panel members are Ariful Islam (Secretary for Liberation War and Democratic Movement Affairs), Ehsanul Islam (Secretary for Science and Technology Affairs), Chemon Faria Islam Meghla (Secretary for Common Room, Reading Room and Cafeteria Affairs).

Md Mehedi Hasan has been nominated for Secretary for International Affairs, Abu Hayat Md Zulfikar Jisan for Secretary for Literature and Culture Affairs, Chim Chimya Chakma for Secretary for Sports Affairs, and Md Saif Ullah (Saif) for Secretary for Student Transport Affairs.

While Syed Imam Hasan Anik as Secretary for Social Service Affairs, Md Arkanul Islam Rupak as Secretary for Career Development Affairs, Anwar Hossain as Secretary for Health and Environment Affairs and Md Mehedi Hasan Munna as Secretary for Human Rights and Law Affairs.

The post of Research and Publication Affairs Secretary has been left vacant in honour of Sanjida Ahmed Tanbi, who was injured during the July movement.

Besides, Md Zarif Rahman, Mahmudul Hasan, Nahid Hasan, Md Hasibur Rahman Shakib, Md Shamim Rana, Yasin Arafat Alif, Munim Hasan Arup, Ranjan Roy, Swaib Islam Omi, Meherunnesa Keya, Ibnu Ahmed, Shamsul Haque Anan and Nityanand Pal were nominated as general members.

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            <updated>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 09:12:29 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Madrasa Education Board records 69% pass]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.presstoday.news/news/article/education/28" />
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                <![CDATA[The results of the 2025 Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations have been published where the Madrasa Education Board recorded a pass rate of 68.9% this year.

At a press conference held at the conference room of the Dhaka Education Board on Thursday, Prof Dr Khondokar Ehsanul Kabir, chairman of the Dhaka Education Board and president of the Bangladesh Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee, shared the information.

According to the announcement, under the Madrasa Education Board, 286,572 students from 9,068 institutions took part in the Dakhil examination at 725 centres.

Among them, 195,115 students passed. The overall pass rate for this board stood at 68.09%.

Additionally, 9,066 students obtained GPA-5 under this board.

It is worth noting that more than 1.9 million students appeared in the examinations under nine general education boards, the Bangladesh Madrasa Education Board, and the Bangladesh Technical Education Board.

This year, the overall pass rate stood at 68.45%, while 139,032 students achieved GPA-5.

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            <updated>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 06:59:53 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[HSC and equivalent exams begin today]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Staff Reporter: Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent exams kicked off today with the Bangla First Paper at 10am. Over 1.25 million students from 11 education boards across the country are sitting for the exams.

The written exams under general and madrasah boards will continue until Aug 10, while practical exams are scheduled from Aug 11 to 28. Under the Technical Board, theoretical exams will end on Jul 17, with practical exams slated from Jul 18 to 24. The number of examinees under the general education boards totals 1,055,398 students from 4,808 institutions. The madrasah board has 86,102 candidates, while 109,611 students are taking vocational and diploma-in-commerce exams under the technical board. Of the candidates taking the exams, 618,015 are boys and 633,096 are girls. The total number of candidates sitting for the HSC and equivalent examinations is 81,882 fewer than last year.

In light of increasing dengue infections and lingering COVID-19 risks, the Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee has issued a set of health and safety instructions. Masks have been made mandatory for entry to exam centres, and hand sanitiser must be available at all entrances.Local administrations have been instructed to spray mosquito repellents in and around centres prior to exams. Seating arrangements must ensure at least three feet of distance between candidates, and all centres are required to keep medical teams on standby. Authorities have also discouraged gatherings of guardians near centres to maintain safety protocols.

To ensure fair conduct, the education ministry has ordered all coaching centres shut from Jun 20 to Aug 15. The use of mobile phones and electronic devices within 200 yards of exam venues is strictly prohibited for teachers, students and staff. A recent government meeting, chaired by Education Advisor CR Abrar, also authorised legal action against those spreading rumours or leaking exam questions.

Law-enforcing agencies, including the Army if necessary, will be deployed to ensure a smooth and secure examination process. Students are required to enter centres at least 30 minutes before exams begin. Late arrivals must be recorded, with reasons noted. If exams are delayed due to natural causes, lost time will be compensated. Educational institutions serving as exam centres will remain closed on exam days but may resume classes on off days during the exam period.

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            <updated>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:23:56 +0000</updated>
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