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The Non-Government Teachers’ Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA) will hold a special recruitment exam (Head Teacher Exam) on April 18, 2026, in Dhaka. The exam will take place at nine centres across the capital. It will recruit candidates for senior posts in private educational institutions. An urgent notice confirmed the schedule on Thursday. It was signed by NTRCA Secretary A M M Rizwanul Haque. A special control room has been set up at the NTRCA office to manage the exam. The MCQ-based test will run in four groups on the same day. Group A will sit from 9:00 AM to…

The Non-Government Teachers’ Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA) has received information on more than 77,000 vacant teaching posts across Bangladesh. The data was collected to prepare for the 19th teacher registration circular. On Thursday, April 16, NTRCA sources said that 77,227 vacant posts were reported by schools, colleges, madrasas, and technical institutions. The deadline for submitting vacancy data ended on Wednesday. However, officials said the number may increase slightly. They noted that the deadline to submit the application fee is 11:59 PM on Thursday. Some institutions may still complete the process within this time. Also Read: NTRCA Head Teacher on…

The recruitment examination for senior posts in private educational institutions will go ahead on April 18, according to officials of the Non-Government Teachers’ Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA). The decision follows a stay order from the Appellate Division on a previous ruling by the High Court Division. An NTRCA official confirmed the update on Thursday afternoon. The official told the media that the Appellate Division has stayed the High Court verdict. This means there is now no legal barrier to holding the exam on schedule. Earlier on Thursday, a High Court bench led by Justice Akram Hossain Chowdhury and Justice…

The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination in Bangladesh will begin on April 21 under a new rule called “Silent Expel.” The policy is part of the SSC Examination Conduct Policy-2026, recently published by the authorities. Under this system, candidates who break exam rules may face expulsion without being told at the time. This applies to actions such as talking, turning the head repeatedly, or attempting to copy answers. If an invigilator suspects unfair behaviour but does not catch the student directly, they can impose a silent expulsion. In such cases, the candidate continues the exam as usual. However, their answer…

The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations will begin across Bangladesh on April 21, according to the newly published Examination Management Policy–2026. The policy confirms that the ‘Silent Expel’ rule will remain in place this year to maintain discipline and fairness. The ‘Silent Expel’ system allows invigilators to act against rule violations without informing the candidate immediately. If a student is suspected of misconduct, such as talking, looking around, or copying, their answer script may be cancelled later. The candidate may not realise this during the exam. The policy outlines strict procedures for handling such cases. If a candidate is expelled…

The HSC Routine 2026 is expected to be published by Sunday, according to education board officials. The exams are set to begin on June 7 across Bangladesh. Students and guardians have raised concerns as the routine has not yet been released, despite less than two months remaining before the exams. Board sources said the full routine has already been prepared and sent to the Ministry of Education for approval. The Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee completed the routine on March 30 in coordination with one education board. However, the delay in final approval from the ministry has held back its publication.…

The number of students sitting for the SSC Exam 2026 under the Jessore Education Board has decreased compared to last year. The exams are scheduled to begin on April 21. This year, a total of 135,089 students will take part. Last year, the number was 138,851. The board’s Controller of Examinations, Professor Dr. Abdul Matin, confirmed the decline of 3,762 candidates. Board data shows that students from 2,572 secondary schools will sit for the exams at 299 centres. Among the candidates, 66,928 are male, and 68,161 are female. Female students outnumber male students by 1,233 this year. In terms of…

The government has made it mandatory to include vaccination information in school admission forms across Bangladesh. The directive applies to students at primary and secondary or equivalent levels. The decision was shared in a letter published on Wednesday (April 15) by the Directorate of Technical Education. The letter also included instructions from the Technical and Madrasa Education Division. Officials said measles outbreaks are currently affecting children in several parts of the country. The new step aims to protect child health through proper vaccination coverage. According to the directive, schools must collect key health details during admission. These include the student’s…

Rajshahi University has launched high-speed free 5G Wi-Fi at selected campus locations. The service began on Wednesday, April 15, according to an official press release. The release was signed by Professor Dr. Akhtar Hossain Majumder from the Public Relations Office. It said the first phase covers the souvenir shop area in the transport market and the central cafeteria. The network appears as “RU WiFi 5G” on supported devices. Users can access it on smartphones, tablets, or laptops that support 5G Wi-Fi. Students, teachers, officers, and staff can use the service at any time. They need valid university internet IDs and…

Prime Minister Tarek Rahman has announced that free Wi-Fi will be introduced in 10,568 educational institutions across Bangladesh. He shared this information on Wednesday during a question-and-answer session in the Jatiya Sangsad. The Prime Minister said the plan includes 2,336 technical institutions and 8,232 madrasa institutions. The rollout is expected within the next 180 days. The announcement came in response to a question from Member of Parliament Shimul Biswas. He said the initiative is part of the government’s 180-day action plan. This plan aims to implement key promises made in the BNP election manifesto. He added that several priority projects…

The government will soon start recruiting around 60,000 teachers for primary schools across Bangladesh, Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon said on Wednesday. He shared the update at a meeting in Sylhet ahead of the 2026 SSC and equivalent examinations. The minister said efforts are ongoing to resolve legal issues linked to 32,500 head teacher posts. Once resolved, the recruitment process will move forward quickly. He added that the government is also creating a pool of retired and experienced teachers. These teachers will work part-time in schools facing staff shortages. The event took place at the Jalalabad…

With less than two months left before the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exams, students across Bangladesh are raising concerns over the delay in publishing the full routine. The Ministry of Education and education boards have already announced that the HSC and equivalent exams will begin on June 7. However, the detailed schedule, which is usually released about two months in advance, has not yet been made public. This delay has caused frustration among candidates. Students say the HSC Routine is important for planning their studies. Without it, they cannot know how many days they will have between exams. Many fear…

The government primary scholarship examination began across 61 districts of Bangladesh on Wednesday at 10:00 AM. The exam will continue until 12:30 PM. On the first day, students are taking the Bangla subject test. Officials said a set of 10 special instructions and a code of conduct are in place for all examinees. These rules must be followed during the examination period. The Directorate of Primary Education confirmed that an extra 30 minutes has been allowed for specially-abled students. Authorities also asked all concerned to follow the schedule strictly. According to the official routine, the English exam will be held…

The results of the GST ‘A’ Unit admission test for the 2025–2026 academic session were published on Wednesday morning. The results are now available on the official cluster admission website for candidates across Bangladesh. Students who appeared for the Science unit exam can check their results by logging into the admission portal. They need to enter their PIN number and password on the sign-in page. After logging in, they can view their result from the dashboard under the ‘Result’ option. The result sheet is also available for download and printing. In addition, candidates can receive their results through SMS on…

The GST A Unit Admission Result for the session 2025–2026 has been published on Wednesday, April 15. The test is held under the GST cluster admission system for 20 public universities. Toukir Siddiqui Ishti secured the top position with 87 marks. He studied at Mohammadpur Government College. A total of 166,162 students applied for the exam this year. Among them, 125,938 candidates took part in the test. Around 40,224 applicants were absent on the exam day. According to the official results, 38,088 candidates qualified for admission. This is about 30 percent of those who attended. In contrast, 87,740 students, or…

The GST Result 2026 A Unit has been published on Wednesday, April 15, for first-year undergraduate admissions. The results are now available on the official admission website for the cluster system of 20 public universities. A total of 166,162 students applied for the A Unit this year. Among them, 125,938 candidates attended the exam, while 40,224 were absent. Of those who sat for the test, 38,088 students have qualified for admission. This represents a pass rate of about 30 percent. On the other hand, 87,740 candidates, or 69.50 percent, did not meet the eligibility criteria. Authorities also canceled the results…

The Primary Scholarship Examination will begin across Bangladesh on Wednesday, April 15, after a gap of nearly 15 years. The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education has published the full exam schedule and detailed guidelines for candidates and officials. According to the official schedule, the Bangla exam will take place on April 15, followed by English on April 16. Primary Mathematics is set for April 17, while Bangladesh and Global Studies, along with Primary Science, will be held on April 18. Each exam will run from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. There is a separate schedule for the three hill…

Education and Primary & Mass Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon has said that restoring quality education is essential for Bangladesh. He made the remarks on Tuesday afternoon at a meeting in Bogura with heads of schools, colleges, and madrasas. The meeting took place at a city hotel and was organised by the district administration. The minister said there is no alternative to improving education standards. He also noted that he is aware of how some institutions in Dhaka conduct examinations. He said that during visits across the country, he often hears demands from teachers. However, he urged…

A. N. M. Ehsanul Haque Milon has defended the decision to hold the primary scholarship examination, despite criticism over timing and student readiness. He spoke on Tuesday afternoon at a meeting in Bogura. The meeting was organised by the district administration at Hotel Momo Inn. Heads of schools, colleges, and madrasas attended the discussion. The minister said the scholarship exam was not held last year. After taking office, he noticed delays and decided not to rush the process. He said he arranged the exam himself to address the gap. He also responded to criticism that many students who took the…

The Dhaka Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board has extended the registration deadline for eleventh-grade (HSC 1st Year) students. The new deadline is April 30. The decision applies to students admitted offline to colleges for the 2025–2026 academic year. The board shared the update in a notice published on Monday. It asked principals and head teachers to complete the process on time. The registration is done through the electronic Student Information Form (e-SIF), a digital system for student records. Officials said the extension followed requests from students, guardians, and institutions. Many faced delays in completing the process earlier. The extension…

The Primary Scholarship Exam for the year 2025 is all set to be conducted from April 15, 2026. Around 12,000 students will take part in the Primary Talent Scholarship Examination in Jessore. The exam will run for four days across 19 centres in eight upazilas of the district. According to the District Primary Education Office, a total of 12,280 students from 1,495 primary schools are registered this year. Among them, 5,089 are boys, and 7,191 are girls. This means female students outnumber male students by 2,102. Acting District Primary Education Officer G M Alamgir Kabir confirmed the figures. He said…

The government plans to expand the mid-day meal program to 349 more upazilas at the primary level. Officials shared the update on Monday, April 13. The move aims to reduce student dropout, improve attendance, and support child nutrition. Mohammad Harun Or Rashid, Project Director of the Government Primary School Feeding Program, confirmed the development. He said the project is already in progress, and work has advanced. “Last year, we launched the program in 150 upazilas. Now, it will expand to 349 more,” he said. He added that the new phase will cover metropolitan areas, district towns, and village schools. This…

The American International University – Bangladesh will publish the AIUB Admission Result for Summer 2026 today, Monday (April 13), at 5 PM. The result will include the merit list for the written admission test (Slot-1). The university confirmed the schedule through an official notice on its website. It stated that the written test result will be available both on campus notice boards and online at www.aiub.edu. Candidates who sat for the admission test can check their results by visiting the official website. They need to enter their roll number to view their merit status. The system will then display detailed…

The Non-Government Teachers’ Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA) has released admit cards for its Head of Institution recruitment exam. The exam will take place on April 18 in Dhaka in four shifts. NTRCA confirmed the update in an official letter issued on Monday, April 13. It said all applicants can now download their admit cards from the official websites. Candidates must log in using their user ID and password to access the document. The NTRCA Head Teacher Admit cards are for the MCQ-based test under the 8th NTRCA recruitment cycle for 2026. This exam covers positions such as headmasters, principals,…

The new policy for the SSC Exam 2026 has been officially published in Bangladesh. The announcement came on Sunday, 12 April, through the website of the Dhaka Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education. The policy outlines key rules for students, exam officials, and centre authorities. It also explains duties, disciplinary actions, and penalties for cheating during the examination. According to the published guidelines, the exam will follow a structured time format. For subjects with a total of 100 marks, the Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) part will carry 30 marks and last 30 minutes. The Creative Question (CQ) section will…