Seven College Students Block Roads at Multiple Points in Capital, Severe Traffic Jam

Students of the seven colleges are staging protests by blocking roads at various points in the capital, including Technical Mor, Science Lab, Tantibazar, and Amtoli Mor in Mohakhali, demanding the issuance of the final ordinance to establish Dhaka Central University.

Teacher Harassment Under ‘General Students’ Banner Raises Alarm at CU

A series of incidents involving the harassment of teachers at the University of Chittagong (CU) has spread deep concern and fear across the campus. Evidence has emerged that a large section of those involved in these incidents carried out under the banner of “general students” have political links with Islami Chhatra Shibir.

Bangladesh Education Sector Ends 2025 in Turmoil

The education sector experienced another turbulent year in 2025, marked by uncertainty, repeated movements by teachers and students over various demands, and the continued absence of comprehensive reform and development plans.

Merit Assessment Exam Activities of Primary Students Suspended for One Month

The High Court has suspended the merit assessment examination activities of government primary school students for one month.

Poor-Quality School Books Spark Alarm Ahead of 2026 Classes

Significant concerns have emerged over the quality of textbooks being printed for the 2026 academic year, as a large portion of the books reportedly fail to meet required standards. Issues range from substandard paper quality to poor printing, raising questions about oversight and accountability within the education system.

UK universities are shutting their doors to students from Bangladesh and Pakistan

The Financial Times reported on Thursday (4 December) that concerns over visa misuse and strict rules from the Home Office have led UK universities to effectively shut their doors to applicants from Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Complete Shutdown of All Government Primary Schools from Wednesday

After continuous work stoppages and boycotting annual exams, the assistant teachers of government primary schools have now announced a "complete shutdown" program to implement their three-point demands. At the same time, teachers will stage sit-ins in front of upazila and thana education office buildings.

Another Group of Primary Teachers Threatens to ‘Lock the Schools’ Amid Ongoing Work Stoppage

While one group of government primary school teachers has been boycotting the annual examinations and observing a work stoppage demanding salary increases and the resolution of grade complications, another group has threatened to “lock the schools” for the same demands.

Three-Day Teachers’ Work Stoppage Cripples Academic Activities at Seven Govt Colleges

Academic activities at the seven government colleges in the capital have remained completely stalled due to a continuous three-day teachers’ work stoppage. Today (Thursday) marks the third day of the strike, followed by two days of weekly holidays, resulting in a total shutdown of classes, examinations, and official activities for five consecutive days. There is growing concern that teachers may announce fresh programs or extend the strike starting next Sunday.

NCTB Claims Textbooks Will Be Delivered in January, Stakeholders Express Uncertainty

Although there are some problems with printing free textbooks at the secondary level, the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) has claimed that all students will receive their textbooks next January. However, leaders of the Bangladesh Mudran Shilpa Samity (BMSS) say that if the government shows sincerity and effort, it will be possible to distribute the textbooks in January. Otherwise, it will not be possible to distribute all books in January.