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Low teacher pay harms education

The average salary of a primary school teacher is about 27 per cent less than the average monthly per capita income and the low pay demotivates some university teachers to carry out research.

Looking forward to next year with hopes for a better Bangladesh: Foreign Secretary

Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin on Saturday said they look forward to the next year with "hopes, expectation and aspiration" for a better Bangladesh, noting that they come to the end of this year which was an "eventful year" for Bangladesh.

Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed’s full speech at a conference

A conference titled ‘Judicial Independence and Efficiency in Bangladesh’ was held at a city hotel on Saturday (December 7). The conference was jointly organized by Bangladesh Supreme Court and UNDP Bangladesh. Chief Justice (CJ) Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed delivered speech as chief guest at the conference

Premier University VC, pro-VC resign amid student protests

Professor Dr Anupam Sen, vice-chancellor of Premier University in Chattogram, resigned yesterday amidst ongoing student protests.

Wahiduddin Mahmud expects ‘politically elected government’ next year

Education and Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud says he would like to see a politically elected government next year.

Edn sector reeling from graft, mismanagement

Corruption, mismanagement, politically-driven selections and sexual harassment had reigned the country’s education sector during the immediate past 15-year rule of the now ousted Awami League, a White Paper has revealed.

Student Movement: JU committee formed

The Jahangirnagar University chapter of the Anti-Discrimination Students' Movement announced a 20-member convening committee last night.

UAP hosts International Conference on Pharmaceutical, Health Sciences

The University of Asia Pacific (UAP) is hosting the International Conference on Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences (ICPHS) 2024 on December 6-7, highlighting the impact of international collaboration in addressing major healthcare challenges.

BSMMU gets new VC

Prof. Dr M Shahinul Alam has been appointed as the new vice-chancellor (VC) of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU).

DU VC meets Japanese Ambassador

A discussion meeting and dinner was held on Wednesday (December 4) at the residence of Japanese Ambassador.

Ctg lawyer mur*der: Prime accused arrested from Bhairab

Police early today arrested one of the prime accused in the case filed over the murder of lawyer Saiful Islam Alif during a clash on the court premises in Chattogram.

Mahfuj seeks UK support to bring back laundered money

Adviser Mahfuj Alam on Wednesday sought the support of the United Kingdom to bring back the laundered money from the country to home and run the economy that was left in fragile condition by the past autocratic regime.

Bangla Academy celebrates 69th founding anniversary

Bangla Academy, established to promote and foster the Bengali language, literature and culture celebrated its 69th founding anniversary with elaborate programmes at the academy premises amid much fanfare and enthusiasm.

Play responsible role in keeping country on right track, CA asks students

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today said the students are the guardians of the state, asking them to play their responsible role in keeping the country on the right track.

BGB ready to tackle any untoward situation at frontiers

The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) is completely ready to tackle any untoward situation at frontiers.

Dhaka summons Indian high commissioner

Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma was summoned by the foreign affairs ministry this afternoon.

Construction of Rajshahi Medical University begins

The much-awaited construction work of Rajshahi Medical University's (RMU) own campus began here today.

White Paper on economy submitted to CA Dr Yunus

The committee formed to prepare a “White Paper” on the state of economy submitted its report to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Sunday.

Tarique, Babar, others acquitted in Aug 21 grenade attack cases

The High Court today acquitted all the accused of August 21 grenade attack cases, including BNP acting chairperson Tarique Rahman and former state minister Lutfozzaman Babar.

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