The decay of student politics, and the problems with banning it
While the ban on student politics at other public universities is significant, DU’s decision is particularly impactful.
1w ago
HSC pass rate drops, number of GPA-5 rises
Though students did not have to sit for nearly half of the exams, the pass rate for this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate still saw a slight drop.
1w ago
Children at risk in 21,500 shabby schools
With cracks in pillars and walls and leaks in the roof, the Gowrichanna High School-Attached Government Primary School building was declared risky about two years ago.
2w ago
Primary schools barely looked after
A major project to build more classrooms, sanitation facilities and make other improvements in primary schools has not made much progress in six years while the poor environment continues to harm learning and teaching.
2w ago
Separate pay scale for teachers still not in sight
A separate pay scale for teachers, aimed at ensuring their financial security and respect, remains elusive due to the indifference of successive governments towards this critical issue.
3w ago
Civil admin runs slow as top tier still jittery
The interim government is struggling to restore normalcy at the top and local administration despite being in power for more than seven weeks, leaving the implementation of government policies and service delivery in a wishy-washy state.
4w ago
Int’l support garnered to help reforms, growth
As Bangladesh embarks on a new journey toward freedom and democracy after the July uprising, the international support received by Prof Muhammad Yunus at the UN General Assembly is poised to significantly advance the country’s reform and growth initiatives, say foreign policy experts.
1m ago
Revising textbooks: Govt dissolves committee in face of flak
The government yesterday dissolved a committee formed earlier this month to revise the textbooks under the National Curriculum and Textbook Board.
1m ago
October 16, 2024
The decay of student politics, and the problems with banning it
While the ban on student politics at other public universities is significant, DU’s decision is particularly impactful.
October 16, 2024
HSC pass rate drops, number of GPA-5 rises
Though students did not have to sit for nearly half of the exams, the pass rate for this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate still saw a slight drop.
October 13, 2024
Children at risk in 21,500 shabby schools
With cracks in pillars and walls and leaks in the roof, the Gowrichanna High School-Attached Government Primary School building was declared risky about two years ago.
October 11, 2024
Primary schools barely looked after
A major project to build more classrooms, sanitation facilities and make other improvements in primary schools has not made much progress in six years while the poor environment continues to harm learning and teaching.
October 5, 2024
Separate pay scale for teachers still not in sight
A separate pay scale for teachers, aimed at ensuring their financial security and respect, remains elusive due to the indifference of successive governments towards this critical issue.
October 1, 2024
Civil admin runs slow as top tier still jittery
The interim government is struggling to restore normalcy at the top and local administration despite being in power for more than seven weeks, leaving the implementation of government policies and service delivery in a wishy-washy state.
September 29, 2024
Int’l support garnered to help reforms, growth
As Bangladesh embarks on a new journey toward freedom and democracy after the July uprising, the international support received by Prof Muhammad Yunus at the UN General Assembly is poised to significantly advance the country’s reform and growth initiatives, say foreign policy experts.
September 29, 2024
Revising textbooks: Govt dissolves committee in face of flak
The government yesterday dissolved a committee formed earlier this month to revise the textbooks under the National Curriculum and Textbook Board.
September 6, 2024
Restore caretaker govt system
Minutes before resigning as chief election commissioner, Kazi Habibul Awal yesterday proposed national elections be held under the caretaker government system. He also recommended the introduction of staggered elections and a proportional representation system.
August 24, 2024
Row among trustees spells trouble for NSU
The country’s first private university, North South University, is in trouble over running its operations due to a conflict among the trustees.
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