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The government has appointed Professor Dr. Mamun Ahmed as chairman of the Bangladesh University Grants Commission (UGC). He is now serving as Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Dhaka. The Ministry of Education published the appointment notice on its website on Tuesday, March 17. Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon had earlier confirmed the decision. He spoke at a media briefing at the Secretariat on Monday. An official order signed by Additional Secretary Alif Rudaba confirmed the move. The order came from the Secondary and Higher Education Division. It said the appointment followed Section 4(1) of the…

SSC Exam 2026: Dhaka Board issues SSC exam rules for centre officers

School Admission Lottery System 2027: Education Ministry says a new system will replace the lottery after consultations.

The government will provide free technical training to about 250,000 young people under a new skills programme starting April 1, 2026. The training will target youths aged 18 to 45 who are outside education, training, and employment across Bangladesh. The initiative is part of the Accelerating and Strengthening Skills for Economic Transformation (ASSET) project. Under this programme, Enterprise-Based Training (EBT) will provide practical skills directly linked to industry needs. The training will take place through cooperation between industries and training institutions. Officials said the goal is to turn unemployed youths into skilled workers. The programme follows the slogan “Where there…

Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon has said the government is considering unified question papers for SSC and HSC exams nationwide. He shared the plan on March 14 in Dhaka. The discussion took place during an iftar meeting with education reporters at his official residence on Mintu Road. He said the ministry is reviewing whether one common question paper can be used. This system could start from next year if preparations are completed. The minister also announced strict measures to stop question leaks in the SSC exams. These examinations are scheduled to begin on April 21 across the…

The Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued four urgent instructions for candidates of the 50th BCS written examination. The notice was signed by Controller of Examinations Masuma Afreen on Sunday, March 15. PSC said candidates must not bring any banned items into the examination hall. These include mobile phones, electronic devices, watches, calculators, books, bags, wallets, and jewellery. Items similar to credit or debit cards are also prohibited. Candidates carrying such items will not be allowed to enter. The notice said candidates must enter the hall only after admit card checks. This process will take place at the gate.…

Honours 4th Year Form Fill Up 2026: Students who missed the earlier deadline can apply again through the official NU portal from early April.

Officer–Rural Credit MCQ Exam 2026: More than 47,000 candidates will sit for the preliminary test on April 3.

Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon said the government will invite new applications to include private schools and colleges under the Monthly Pay Order (MPO) scheme. He shared the update in parliament on Sunday, March 15. He was replying to a question from Dinajpur-4 MP Akhtaruzzaman Mia during the 13th National Parliament session. The minister said authorities will also review 3,615 applications submitted during the interim government period. Milon said Chirirbandar Upazila has 92 MPO-listed institutions and six non-MPO institutions. Khansama Upazila has 70 MPO-listed and 10 non-MPO institutions. Together, the two upazilas have 16 non-MPO institutions.…

The government has taken an initiative to recruit 9,000 religious teachers across Bangladesh. Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon shared the information in parliament on Sunday. He spoke during a question-and-answer session on the second day of the first session of the 13th National Parliament. The session began at 11 am. The minister said the plan aims to strengthen moral education and religious values. He said moral awareness in society is declining. He also said social injustice is increasing in many areas. He said the ministry is giving the highest importance to…

The Bangladesh Secondary Assistant Teachers’ Association has called for a change to recruitment rules for head teachers. The group wants the government to cancel the 18-year experience requirement. The demand came in a statement from its Chattogram district branch on March 14. The statement described the rule as unreasonable and unfair for MPO-listed private institutions. MPO means Monthly Pay Order, a government salary support scheme for private teachers. The group said such a long requirement limits career growth for capable teachers. The association proposed reducing the experience requirement to 10 to 12 years. It said this range would allow more…

The third phase of undergraduate admissions for the 2025–2026 academic year at Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) will take place on April 8. The process will run from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm at the university’s central auditorium. According to an official admission notice, candidates ranked from 2501 to 3000 are eligible. These students are from the main merit list for Engineering and Urban and Regional Planning. They have been asked to appear before the scrutiny board for verification. Officials said admission will depend on merit and vacant seats. Students present on the day will get seats based…

Primary Scholarship Exam 2025 Date: Directorate of Primary Education plans four-day test after court order resolved dispute.

Education Minister A. N. M. Ehsanul Haque Milon said the government is working to amend the Public Examination Act, which was introduced in 1980. He spoke to reporters on Friday afternoon in Kachua, Chandpur. The minister made the remarks after prize distribution events for National Education Week. He also handed over wheelchairs to people with disabilities at the programme. He said the new law will not affect the upcoming SSC and equivalent exams. These examinations are scheduled to begin on April 21. The minister said it is not certain if the amendment can be completed soon. Until then, exams will…

HSC Exam Center 2026: This year, 14 centers has cacelled. Decision affects centres across eight districts, including one major Dhaka college.

Primary Scholarship Exam Policy 2026: Under the policy, up to 40 per cent of Class-V students can sit for the exam. Selection will depend on results from the Class-IV comprehensive assessment.

Honours 2nd Year Result Re-scrutiny 2026: Students can apply online for answer script review between March 30 and April 12.

The recruitment exam for heads of private educational institutions may take place on April 18 as planned, according to the chairman of the Non-Government Teachers’ Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA). NTRCA Chairman, Md. Aminul Islam said a new notice will be issued soon. He shared this information with the media. The exam will cover posts such as head teachers, assistant head teachers, principals, vice-principals, superintendents, and assistant superintendents. A source from the exam organising committee said several meetings were held earlier. These meetings fixed the exam date before the latest policy changes. The committee also discussed the question paper preparation…

The Primary Scholarship Exam 2026 is set to be held for students who have already moved to Class Six. The Directorate of Primary Education (DPE) has taken preparations to organise the exam in April. According to officials, the test may take place on April 16 or 17 if everything goes as planned. Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon recently confirmed the decision. The exam was originally linked with the 2025 academic year. However, it was delayed and will now be arranged under a revised policy. Thousands of students across the country are…

New applications for the recruitment of heads of private educational institutions may begin on March 15. The process may continue until March 25, according to sources at the Non-Government Teachers’ Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA). The change follows a revised policy by the Ministry of Education. The policy now requires 18 years of teaching experience for key leadership posts. These posts include head teachers, assistant head teachers, principals, and superintendents. An NTRCA source said the change creates a major difference in eligibility rules. As a result, earlier applications may be canceled automatically. If this happens, candidates will need to apply…

HSC Exam 2026 Form Fill Up: Students can submit forms with a late fee after earlier deadline passed on March 9.

The Non-Government Teachers’ Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA) may start collecting vacancy data for the 19th teacher registration from March 15 or 16. The process will depend on the readiness of the online platform being prepared by Teletalk Bangladesh Limited. NTRCA Chairman, Md. Aminul Islam shared this information with the media on Wednesday (March 11). According to NTRCA sources, the authority wants to begin the e-requisition process before the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Officials recently held a meeting with Teletalk to speed up technical preparations. The authority will publish an official notice once the platform is ready. “The process of…

The Honours 4th Year examinations for the 2024 academic session will begin on April 30, 2026. The exam schedule was officially published on Wednesday, March 11, according to an official notice. The notice was signed by MD Anamul Karim, Controller of Examinations. It confirmed that the exams will continue until June 15, 2026. According to the published routine, examinations will cover several courses. These include BA, BSS, and BBA programmes. Each examination will begin at 1:30 PM. The end time will depend on the duration mentioned in the question paper. The authority has asked all candidates to collect the routine…

The online application process for the Technology Unit admission test at Dhaka University has ended. The process closed on Saturday night, March 7, at 11:59 PM. The university said the admission test will take place on April 11. The exam will run from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM under the revised schedule. The Technology Unit admission test is held for engineering colleges and institutes affiliated with the university. Students who want to enter undergraduate programmes for the 2025–26 academic year applied through the university’s online system. The application process began on January 14. At first, the deadline was set for…

The Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board has extended the deadline for the Alim examination form fill-up. Students can now submit their forms with late fees until March 30. The board announced the decision in an official notice on Tuesday. Controller of Examinations Professor Dr. Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan and Deputy Controller Mohammad Abdus Salam signed the notice. The board has instructed all Alim madrasa principals to complete the form fill-up work within this time. Authorities also asked them to ensure all required steps are finished without delay. The notice confirmed that other rules from the earlier circular remain unchanged. The original notice…