Thursday 16 April 2026
           
Thursday 16 April 2026
       
Education
Nationwide primary scholarship exam begins today
The primary scholarship examination for 2025 is set to commence across the country from today (15 April), according to the Directorate of Primary Education.According to an official circular, the examination will begin on 15 April, which will continue till 18 April. It says each test will be held from 10:00am to 12:30pm.According to the routine, ...more
Study in Belgium: Fully funded scholarships available without IELTS
For students dreaming of a European education, Belgium has emerged as a premier destination offering high-quality academic programs and fully funded scholarships many of which do not require an IELTS score. Belgian universities are increasingly flexible regarding English proficiency, especially for students who have previously completed degrees in English.Top Scholarship Opportunities for 2026Government of Belgium ...more
US grants $235,000 to restore Musa Khan Mosque at DU
The United States has announced a $235,000 grant to restore the historic Mughal-era Musa Khan Mosque at Dhaka University, reinforcing a 25-year cultural partnership with Bangladesh. The funding, provided through the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP), was announced by the US Embassy in Dhaka in a press release on Tuesday (March 31). With this latest ...more
Sub-standard  food giving in school meals
The 'School Feeding' program launched to meet the nutritional needs of government primary school students has faced various limitations and irregularities. Although the supply of food has been delayed in many areas due to tender bottlenecks and legal complications, the government is planning to expand this program across the country from June-July.Currently, students in government ...more
Student enrolment  in Malaysia soars  47 pc in a year
Bangladeshi students are increasingly turning to Malaysia as a preferred destination for higher education, with enrolments surging nearly 47 percent in a single year. According to data from Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS), 6,103 Bangladeshi students enrolled in Malaysian institutions in 2024. By November 2025, that number had jumped to 8,957, indicating a rapid rise ...more
Teachers hail govt for new independent Secondary Directorate
The Bangladesh Government Secondary Teachers’ Association has lauded the interim government for establishing an independent Directorate of Secondary Education.In a statement issued on Wednesday, the association’s Chief Coordinator Rebeca Sultana and Coordinator Abdus Salam described the formation of a separate directorate as a major step toward fulfilling a long-cherished aspiration of teachers, students, parents, and ...more
Textbook delays spark concern for 2026 academic year
The beginning of the academic year in Bangladesh is traditionally marked by a festive rush as students receive their free textbooks. However, delays in textbook distribution have become a recurring concern, and there are fears that the trend may continue next year.Last year, many students had to wait until March and April to receive their ...more
Malaysia denies ‘Graduate Pass’ for 10,000 Bangladeshis
Malaysia's Higher Education Minister Jambri Abd Kadir has categorically denied recent media reports claiming that 10,000 Bangladeshi students studying in Malaysia will be granted a 'Graduate Pass' to facilitate work opportunities in the country. The minister dismissed the claims as “completely false and baseless,” urging public figures to exercise caution when making public statements on ...more
Girls outperform boys in pass rate, GPA-5
Female students outperformed the male candidates in this year's Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent exams, securing both higher pass rates and GPA grades.A total of 19,04,086 students – 9,52,389 female and 9,51,697 male -- sat for this year's exams.Of them, 13,03,426 students passed this year's exams – 6,76,445 girls and 6,26,981 boys -- with ...more
Dr Enayet Karim College opens to uplift rural education
Dr Enayet Karim College has officially opened its doors in Malikanda village under Wazirpur Upazila of Barishal, aiming to provide quality higher education to students in remote areas and reduce dropout rates.The college was inaugurated by Md Sohrab Hossain, Additional Divisional Commissioner (General) and Administrator of Barishal Zila Parishad, at a formal ceremony chaired by ...more
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