Author: Education Desk

The National University has revised the Degree 2nd Year Routine for the Pass and Certificate Course. According to the new routine, the exams will begin on April 20, 2026, instead of the earlier date. The university published the revised schedule in a notice on its website on Wednesday (March 11, 2026). It said the change was made due to unavoidable reasons. The new routine replaces the previous schedule announced on January 21. Earlier, the exams were set to start on March 30, 2026. The examinations were expected to continue until April 30. Under the revised plan, the exams will now…

The online application for Honours 4th Year Form Fill Up under the National University will close on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Students who have not yet applied must complete the form-filling process within this deadline. The university first announced the schedule on February 16 through an official notice. Online applications began on February 18 through the NU Examination Management System website. Authorities have advised students to complete the process without delay. At the time of writing, the application portal was operating normally. Students can access the system by visiting ems.nu.ac.bd and logging in with their registration number. To apply, candidates…

Education ministry considers new options for applicants after planned rule change.

National University says the exam date will be announced soon as colleges close for the Eid break.

Education authorities say the move aims to ease public inconvenience during Ramadan in major cities.

The decision follows a government directive to reduce electricity and fuel use during Ramadan and national holidays.

Classes and internal examinations in all public and private medical colleges in Bangladesh will be suspended from Tuesday, March 10. The decision was taken by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare at a meeting on Monday, March 9. Professor Dr. Nazmul Hossain, Director General of the Directorate General of Medical Education, confirmed the decision. He told the media that classes and internal exams will remain suspended until the Eid al-Fitr holidays end. Medical colleges will resume normal academic activities after the holiday period. He also said that decisions on examinations at medical universities will be taken by the universities…

The university revised its decision following government instructions to close universities to conserve electricity.

The policy will guide how the Grade 5 scholarship exam is organised in primary schools across Bangladesh.

The government of Bangladesh has ordered all public and private universities to close from Monday, March 9. Authorities say the step will help save electricity and fuel during the ongoing crisis linked to the war in the Middle East. The decision follows instructions from Prime Minister Tareq Rahman. The Ministry of Education announced the directive on Sunday, March 8, 2026. According to the ministry, universities will begin their holidays early for the upcoming Eid al-Fitr. All institutions will remain closed from March 9 until the Eid holiday period already listed in their academic calendars. Officials said the measure forms part…

International Women’s Day is being observed worldwide on March 8. The day promotes women’s rights, equality, and empowerment. This year, many discussions focus on the progress of girls’ education and its role in social development. Across the world, women once had limited access to education. Social beliefs, financial hardship, and discrimination kept many girls out of school. Over the past few decades, this situation has improved in many countries. Governments, international organizations, and social groups have taken steps to expand access to education. Their programs have helped more girls attend school and continue their studies. As a result, global awareness…

New satellite comparison from Europe’s Earth observation programme highlights major urban growth around Bangladesh’s capital.

The Directorate of Madrasah Education has ordered officials and staff to remain in their office rooms every day from 9:00 am to 9:40 am. The instruction applies to all offices and educational institutions under the directorate across Bangladesh. The directive follows a decision from the Cabinet Division. A notice from the directorate said the rule aims to improve service for citizens and increase administrative efficiency. According to the notice, many officials often attend other programs on their way to work. This practice sometimes keeps them away from their offices during the early hours. As a result, members of the public…

More than 21,000 private educational institutions in Bangladesh have completed the online information update process known as e-registration. The process helps authorities identify vacant teaching posts in MPO-listed institutions across the country. A source at the Non-Government Teachers’ Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA) said the e-registration activity ended on March 1. The process began on February 9 and continued after an extended deadline. During this period, 21,088 schools, colleges, madrasas, and technical institutions updated their data online. The information includes details about vacant teaching posts in institutions that receive Monthly Pay Order (MPO) support from the government. NTRCA earlier announced…

Students must complete the online application through the EMS portal, while colleges can confirm submissions until March 15.

The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Comilla, has temporarily suspended eleventh-grade classes and academic recognition at 13 colleges after very poor results in the 2025 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination. Two of the affected institutions are located in Chandpur. They are Jibgaon General Haq High School and College, and Sharif Ullah High School and College in Matlab Uttar Upazila. The decision was announced in a letter issued on Thursday (5 March). The letter was signed by Professor Runa Nasrin, Controller of Examinations of the Comilla board. Board Chairman Professor Md. Samsul Islam said action was taken against institutions that…

Teaching activities at 13 colleges under the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Comilla, have been temporarily suspended after extremely poor results in the 2025 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination. The decision was confirmed on Thursday by board officials. A letter signed by Professor Runa Nasrin, Controller of Examinations, announced the action. According to the board, several institutions recorded pass rates between zero and five percent. The board described these results as highly unsatisfactory. The decision was taken at a meeting of the examination committee on January 7. The meeting was chaired by board chairman Professor Md. Samsul Islam. The…

Third phase candidates asked to appear on April 6 with required documents.

Students now in Class Six must prepare again for the Class Five exam.

The Directorate of Primary Education has published new implementation guidelines for the primary education stipend programme in Bangladesh. The guidelines were released on Thursday (5 March 2026) on the department’s official website. According to the document, all students in government primary schools will be included in the stipend programme. The benefit also applies to students in PTI-affiliated experimental schools and schools run by the Shishu Kallyan Trust. The stipend is designed to help families cover basic education costs. The money can be used to buy items such as school bags, umbrellas, uniforms, shoes, and tiffin boxes. The programme operates under…

Students can now submit online preliminary applications for Master’s (Professional) programmes until March 16, 2026.

The government plans to introduce a ranking system for schools and colleges across Bangladesh. Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon announced the initiative on Thursday (5 March). He spoke as the chief guest at an exchange meeting with officials of the Directorate of Inspection and Audit under the Ministry of Education. The minister said the ranking system aims to improve the quality of educational institutions. It will also help create a competitive environment among schools and colleges. Under the plan, authorities will set indicators to evaluate institutions. These indicators will assess teaching…

The Dhaka Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education has listed eight scientific calculator models that students can use in this year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination. The board shared the information in a notice on Tuesday, March 3. It also sent instructions to examination centre secretaries and other officials. According to the notice, students may use non-programmable scientific calculators from the following models: FX 82MS, FX 100MS, FX 570MS, FX 991MS, FX 991EX, FX 991ES, FX 991ES Plus, and FX 991CW. General calculators are also allowed in the examination. Officials said only non-programmable calculators are permitted. These devices cannot…

Cabinet likely to approve March 18 as an additional public holiday ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.

The Ministry of Education has taken steps to raise the festival allowance for MPO-listed teachers and employees to 60 percent. The move would increase the allowance by 10 percent. Officials confirmed the development on Wednesday, March 4. A source from the Secondary and Higher Education Division said the ministry has asked the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) to send a detailed proposal. The proposal will help calculate the total funds needed for the increase. If approved, the new rate may require an additional Tk 200 to 250 crore. Officials said the final amount will depend on data provided…