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Education Minister’s Stern Warning Against Cheating
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (367+ words) The Minister made it clear that disciplinary action will not be limited to students alone. If irregularities are identified at any examination centre, teachers, invigilators, and other responsible officials will face strict departmental proceedings. According to him, maintaining transparency in…...
Jaima Islam: On the Path of Investigative Journalism
2+ week, 5+ day ago (347+ words) On the night of 18 December 2025, just before midnight, senior journalist Jaima Islam of The Daily Star was finalising a major report on Shaheed Osman Hadi for the second edition of the paper. The newsroom was tense but focused. Jaima's journey…...
38,000 Male Students Mistakenly Registered Female
3+ week, 4+ day ago (501+ words) On the eve of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations, a remarkable administrative error has come to light under the Barisal Education Board. According to officials, 38,000 male students were incorrectly registered as "female" in the system, causing widespread confusion and…...
BRAC Announces Trainer Recruitment Across Seven Districts
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (344+ words) BRAC, one of Bangladesh's leading non-governmental development organisations, has announced a recruitment drive for the position of Trainer within its BRAC Education Programme. Applications opened on 1 February 2026 and will be accepted until 10 February 2026. Selected candidates will be offered a competitive…...
Essential Guidelines for All Primary Schools in the Country
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (368+ words) According to a memorandum signed by Assistant Director Mahfuza Khatun, the directive invites students from schools under the Directorate's jurisdiction to actively take part in these events and training programmes. Importantly, participation in any of the competitions or registration for…...
The World, Seen Locally
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (380+ words) Jahangirnagar University (JU) has taken stringent disciplinary action against a student following the discovery of a significant quantity of alcohol in a university residence. The administration has suspended the student, Fozle Azwad, for a period of one year after 21 bottles…...
Italy will provide jobs to 10,500 Pakistani citizens
3+ mon, 4+ hour ago (402+ words) In a historic development, the Italian government has allocated 10,500 employment opportunities specifically for Pakistanis wishing to work in Italy. The announcement was confirmed by Pakistan's Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development on Saturday, 27 December, marking the first time…...