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State Minister himself trained to strengthen accountability and monitoring in primary education
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State Minister himself trained to strengthen accountability and monitoring in primary education

Primary and Mass Education State Minister Bobby Hajjaj has taken an exceptional initiative to ensure quality improvement, effective monitoring, and accountability in primary education. He himself conducted three training sessions of about two hours each, totaling six hours, providing guidance to field-level education officers on administrative reform, quality improvement of education, and future action plans.

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Not just jobs, agriculture-based industries must be built: Local Government Minister to SAU freshers Education

Not just jobs, agriculture-based industries must be built: Local Government Minister to SAU freshers

The Minister of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives has urged newly admitted students to establish themselves as entrepreneurs through agriculture-based industries, agro-business, and innovative agricultural initiatives, rather than only chasing jobs. He said, if young people emerge as entrepreneurs by utilizing the immense potential in the country's agricultural sector, it will be possible to create employment and also contribute significantly to the national economy.

Directive to form 4 football teams in all madrasas across the country, information must be submitted by July 30 Education

Directive to form 4 football teams in all madrasas across the country, information must be submitted by July 30

The Bangladesh Madrasa Education Board has directed all madrasas across the country to form four football teams each with the aim of successfully organizing the 'Prime Minister's Gold Cup Football Tournament-2026'. At the same time, it has been instructed to organize inter-class football competitions, ensure regular practice, and submit team formation information to the board by July 30.

Focus on value-based education and safe digital environment, new priorities in primary education: Bobby Hajjaj Education

Focus on value-based education and safe digital environment, new priorities in primary education: Bobby Hajjaj

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj said that the advancement of technology cannot be stopped. Therefore, children and adolescents should not be kept away from technology, but rather prepared for the future by teaching them safe, responsible, and positive use. He also mentioned that ensuring value-based education, community engagement, and a safe digital environment in primary education are the government's new priorities.

105 out of 198 teachers' appointments illegal Education
Dhaka City College •

105 out of 198 teachers' appointments illegal

A recent audit report by the Inspection and Audit Directorate (I&A) of the Ministry of Education has revealed a grim picture of widespread irregularities, forgery, and financial rule violations in almost all key sectors, from teacher recruitment to financial management at Dhaka City College in Dhanmondi, Dhaka. The report states that among the 198 teachers working at the college, 105 were appointed in complete disregard of government laws, rules, and the valid recruitment process. At the same time, serious discrepancies were found in the income-expenditure accounts of the last nine years. The report also reveals expenditure of Tk 72,77,219 in cash in violation of banking rules, evasion of government revenue amounting to more than Tk 31,24,759 in VAT and source taxes, and payment of Tk 1,97,34,830 as honorarium to members of the governing body in an irregular manner. The I&A has termed these irregularities a serious violation of financial rules and has ordered the return of the relevant money to the government treasury through challans.

Challenges Bangladeshi students may face under the new US visa policy Expatriates

Challenges Bangladeshi students may face under the new US visa policy

The United States is a top destination for Bangladeshi students pursuing higher education. However, the new student visa policy announced by the Trump administration has created fresh concerns among international students. This policy, set to take effect from September, introduces significant changes to the duration of student visas, stay regulations, and the visa renewal process. The US Department of Homeland Security stated that these changes are being made to prevent visa misuse and strengthen national security.

'I have taken responsibility for 12 crore students' — the viral student is not from Milestone College, GD application filed Education

'I have taken responsibility for 12 crore students' — the viral student is not from Milestone College, GD application filed

Rubaiya Mehjabin Suhi, who went viral on social media with the statement 'I have taken responsibility for 12 crore students,' is no longer a student of Milestone College, the institution has said. The college authorities have filed a General Diary (GD) application at the police station against her for allegedly using the college ID card to make anti-government provocative statements during the HSC exam and question paper-related movement.

The Day Fear Was Defeated Opinion

The Day Fear Was Defeated

বিপ্লবের ইতিহাসে এমন কিছু মুহূর্ত থাকে, যার আগে এবং পরে দেশকে আর একই রকম দেখা যায় না। ২০২৪ সালের ১৬ জুলাই বাংলাদেশের জন্য তেমনই একটি দিন। সেদিন রংপুরে নিহত হন বেগম রোকেয়া বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের শিক্ষার্থী আবু সাঈদ। তবে প্রকৃত অর্থে সেদিন একজন মানুষের মৃত্যু হয়নি। সেদিন মৃত্যুবরণ করেছিল ভয়। জন্ম নিয়েছিল প্রতিরোধের নতুন মনোবিজ্ঞান। যেকোনো স্বৈরশাসনের সবচেয়ে বড় শক্তি অস্ত্র নয়; ভয়। মানুষকে বিশ্বাস করানো যে, রাষ্ট্রের বিরুদ্ধে দাঁড়ানো মানেই নিশ্চিত পরাজয়। প্রতিবাদ মানেই বিপদ। নীরব থাকাই নিরাপদ। দীর্ঘ সময় ধ