A controversy has emerged over the results of the third-year English department examinations at Dhaka College, one of the seven government colleges affiliated with the University of Dhaka. A student, Ramim Fakir, alleged that he was marked as passed in a course he did not attend due to illness, while being shown as failed in another course he actually took. The incident has raised questions among students about the transparency of the result publication and answer script evaluation process.

Dhaka College Principal Professor A.K.M. Elias said the matter had not yet been brought to his attention but assured that any formal complaint would be forwarded to the University of Dhaka for investigation. English Department Head Professor Anupama Pal stated that the college had no role in the examination process, which was conducted by the university. Examination Controller Himadri Shekhar Chakraborty acknowledged that such discrepancies could occur due to inconsistencies in script evaluation and promised corrective measures once verified.

University authorities emphasized that ensuring accurate results for all students remains their top priority and pledged steps to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Germany’s Münster University has established Europe’s first independent Islamic theology faculty at a public university. The faculty will be part of the under-construction Campus of Religions, which will also house Catholic and Protestant theology departments. The campus, located in the western German city of Münster, is scheduled to open in 2027, according to a report by Deutsche Welle.

Founding dean Mohanad Khorchide described the initiative as a historic milestone and expressed gratitude for being part of it. Formerly head of the university’s Center for Islamic Theology, Khorchide said the new faculty will promote a liberal and enlightened interpretation of Islam and will be able to grant its own PhD and research degrees. The faculty’s policies emphasize compatibility between Islam and democracy, contemporary Quranic interpretation, and interfaith dialogue, while opposing extremism and antisemitism.

The university expects the number of students to exceed 500 in the coming years. A new master’s program titled “Islam and Social Work” is planned for 2027 to train professionals for youth services, hospitals, and elder care. Officials and academics have called the initiative a milestone for academic theology in Europe.

The Bangladesh Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee has issued a strict directive urging everyone not to spread or share any misleading or unverified information regarding the ongoing Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations. The warning came through an emergency notice released on Wednesday, following the circulation of a fake announcement on social media claiming that the Chattogram Education Board’s exams would begin at 1 p.m. on July 8 as per the original schedule. The committee clarified that the notice was entirely false, fabricated, and intentionally misleading, and that neither the Chattogram Board nor the coordination committee had any involvement with it.

The official statement advised students, parents, teachers, heads of institutions, examination center officials, and the general public to verify any exam-related information before believing or sharing it online. It emphasized that all legitimate updates, notices, and instructions are published only on the official websites and verified Facebook pages of the Ministry of Education, the Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee, and the respective education boards.

Authorities have urged everyone to remain alert and refrain from spreading rumors in the public interest.

Seven Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinees were expelled and five teachers were dismissed in Matlab North upazila of Chandpur for involvement in examination malpractice. The incident occurred during the English second paper exam under the Comilla Education Board when a visiting team inspected the Sujatpur Degree College examination center on Wednesday and caught the students cheating.

According to the center secretary Masud Parvez, the expelled students included six irregular students from Nauri Adarsha College and one regular student from Nishchintapur Degree College. They were found carrying written notes hidden inside their shirts. The five teachers serving as invigilators were relieved of their duties following the discovery.

Upazila Executive Officer Mahmuda Kulsum Moni confirmed that the students were expelled after being caught red-handed during the inspection. The disciplinary actions were taken immediately to maintain the integrity of the ongoing HSC examinations.

Chittagong University announced the suspension of all classes and examinations scheduled for Wednesday, citing severe weather conditions. The decision was confirmed in a notice signed by Acting Registrar Professor Dr. Mohammad Saiful Islam and shared on the university’s official Facebook page. The announcement stated that the suspension was ordered due to adverse weather, waterlogging, and transportation disruptions affecting the area.

According to the report, continuous rainfall since Monday has caused widespread waterlogging in various parts of Chittagong. Many homes and shops have been flooded, severely disrupting daily life. On Tuesday morning, train services on the Chittagong–Cox’s Bazar route were temporarily halted after water rose over the railway tracks.

The university has not yet announced when classes and examinations will resume, leaving students and staff awaiting further instructions.

The Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee announced that Wednesday’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations in three districts under the Chattogram Education Board—Chattogram, Rangamati, and Cox’s Bazar—have been postponed due to adverse weather and flooding. The decision was confirmed in a notice signed by Professor Syed Akhteruzzaman, chairman of the Dhaka Board and head of the coordination committee.

According to the notice, the postponed exams include HSC, Alim, HSC (BMT), HSC (Vocational), and Diploma in Commerce examinations scheduled for July 8, 2026. However, exams in Bandarban and Khagrachhari districts under the same board, as well as in other education boards across the country, will proceed as planned.

The revised schedule for the postponed exams will be announced later. The notice also requested all concerned authorities to take necessary measures in light of the updated situation.

The Inter-Education Board Examination Controllers’ Committee has instructed all examination centers to maintain maximum caution in receiving, storing, sending, and distributing question papers for the ongoing HSC Examination 2026. The directive, signed by Professor Jesmin Taslima Banu, convener of the committee and controller of examinations at the Dhaka Education Board, was issued on Tuesday. It was also communicated to all education board controllers and relevant government offices.

According to the notice, the directive aims to ensure the integrity, transparency, and confidentiality of the HSC examination process. Officials have been told to strictly monitor every stage of question paper handling—from receipt to distribution in the exam hall. No extra question papers are to be provided in exam rooms, and any unused papers must be immediately secured following prescribed procedures. Under no circumstances may question papers or their parts be taken outside the examination hall.

All officers, invigilators, and responsible personnel have been urged to follow the instructions rigorously to maintain the security and fairness of the examination process.

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj announced that the government aims to bring all educational institutions under registration by 2027. From 2028, no unregistered institution will be allowed to operate. He made the announcement while addressing a meeting with heads of private kindergarten institutions under Dhaka-13 constituency at Kisholoy Girls’ School and College in Dhaka.

The minister outlined a future education framework that will set a minimum standard for all schools, including Bengali and English medium institutions. English-medium schools will be required to include a certain amount of Bengali instruction, while Bengali-medium schools will emphasize English education. Institutions failing to maintain the set standards will face action. He also criticized the commercial coaching culture, encouraging schools to provide necessary academic support internally.

Hajjaj emphasized the use of technology to create smart classrooms, reducing the need for separate IT labs. He urged schools to establish libraries, promising government support. The minister also mentioned initiatives such as mid-day meals, free notebooks, and sports-based learning to boost student engagement, alongside new micro-training programs and a complaint cell for teachers.

The Bangladesh government will print 320 million free textbooks for school students in the upcoming academic year. Around 80,000 metric tons of paper will be required for the printing. Paper mill owners will sign agreements with the government to supply the paper at fixed prices to ensure timely printing. The decision was made at a meeting between the Ministry of Education and paper mill owners held on Monday.

After the meeting, Education Minister Ehsanul Haque Milon said the ministry was assured that the books would be printed and distributed on time. He noted that coordination issues between press and paper mill owners had been identified, and the mills agreed to supply the required paper without raising prices. Education Secretary Abdul Khalek stated that tenders had already begun through the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB), and press owners were participating.

Paper mill representatives, including the CEO of Bashundhara Paper Mills Ltd., pledged to maintain communication with NCTB and ensure timely paper delivery to avoid previous years’ problems.

Students of the Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine (ASVM) at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (ShEkribi) continued their protest for a second consecutive day on Monday, July 6, 2026, boycotting classes and exams. They are demanding investigation into why none of the 18 candidates from their faculty were recommended for the 47th BCS technical cadre despite participating in the viva, and calling for a separate code for combined degree holders along with three other demands.

The sit-in began at 10:30 a.m. under the M. Mahbubuzzaman Building, where faculty members, including Dean Professor Dr. Jahangir Alam and Proctor Professor Dr. Arfan Ali, expressed solidarity with the students. However, students voiced frustration that not all teachers attended. The dean assured that the university and the Public Service Commission (PSC) were taking steps regarding the combined code issue and allowances for intern veterinarians.

Despite the proctor’s request to resume classes to avoid session delays, students rejected the appeal, vowing to continue the boycott until visible progress is made on their four-point demands.

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj announced that the government is implementing an integrated and long-term plan to make primary education in Bangladesh world-class. Speaking to the media at Agargaon Taltola Government Primary School after visiting several schools in Dhaka North City Corporation on Monday, he said the plan includes free uniform distribution, technology-based classrooms, a redesigned curriculum, teacher development policies, and infrastructure improvements.

Hajjaj explained that he has been visiting government primary schools across the country for the past four months to assess infrastructure, classroom environments, and teaching quality. Under the ongoing “Drishtinondon” modernization project, deficiencies in Dhaka’s schools are being evaluated. He also mentioned that the curriculum is being simplified and made more student-centered, while a comprehensive teacher policy covering recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and supervision is being developed.

The minister added that technology-driven initiatives such as video lessons, smart classrooms, and instant assessment systems are planned. He emphasized that the goal is not only infrastructure development but also a fundamental improvement in education quality under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

The Directorate of Madrasa Education in Bangladesh has issued a directive requiring all madrasas under its jurisdiction to organize daily assemblies and sports activities. The instruction, sent on Monday from the directorate’s Training and Physical Education Branch, was signed by Director (Training and Development) Md. Abul Kalam Talukder. It emphasizes that the government is committed to expanding sports practices at grassroots and educational levels to build a youth-driven, prosperous Bangladesh.

According to the directive, assistant teachers of physical education in each madrasa must ensure daily assemblies and sports with active student participation. In institutions where the physical education assistant teacher post is vacant, the head of the madrasa must temporarily assign a qualified and sports-proficient teacher from among existing staff to carry out these duties. The directorate also instructed that necessary steps be taken to fill the vacant posts according to regulations.

The directive reflects the government’s broader initiative to promote physical education and youth engagement across educational institutions nationwide.

On the third day of the ongoing Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations in Bangladesh, 33,129 students were absent and 48 were expelled, according to official statistics released on Monday. The number of absentees and expulsions increased compared to the previous two exam days. On the second day, 27,327 students were absent and 17 expelled, while on the first day, 24,784 were absent and 7 expelled.

The Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee, chaired by Professor Syed Akhteruzzaman of the Dhaka Board, reported that among 997,021 candidates under nine general education boards, 25,034 were absent in the English first paper exam. In the Madrasa Board’s Bangla first paper exam, 5,152 students were absent out of 83,333, and in the Technical Board exams, 2,943 were absent out of 83,776. Expulsions were recorded across multiple boards, with the highest numbers in Dhaka and Cumilla.

This year’s HSC exams began on Thursday across 2,697 centers and 9,439 institutions, involving 1,270,583 students—22,766 more than last year. The written exams will continue until August 8, followed by practical exams by August 15, under CCTV surveillance for the first time to prevent question leaks.

Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT) has temporarily suspended its Public Relations Officer, Zinat Zowardar Ripa, for allegedly mocking and demeaning the martyrs of the July uprising. The suspension order, signed by Registrar Dr. Md. Harun-or-Rashid, was issued on Sunday, July 5, 2026, citing violations of the university’s employee conduct and zero-tolerance policy toward political involvement. The order will remain effective until the investigation, disciplinary committee recommendation, and syndicate decision are finalized. Zowardar has been instructed to stay off campus and return all official documents and property.

Earlier, BUBT students held a protest in front of the university’s main gate in Mirpur’s Rupnagar area, demanding her removal and exemplary punishment. Students alleged that Zowardar mocked the killing of children during the July–August period through a Facebook post and disrespected the spirit of the July Revolution. They said such actions dishonor the sacrifices of martyrs Sujan Mahmud and Tahmid Abdullah, who are regarded as campus heroes.

When contacted, Zowardar said she was on leave and unaware of the developments.

State Minister for Education Bobby Hajjaj has announced that special plans are being prepared to reduce the disparity between urban and rural education in Bangladesh. He made the remarks on Monday morning after visiting Agargaon Talatala Government Primary School in Dhaka. The minister said the existing education structure would be enriched and a new curriculum formulated to address students’ deficiencies in reading and writing skills.

He added that the government is working to improve student attendance, enhance teacher competence, and raise the overall quality of primary education. Effective measures will be taken to reduce absenteeism among students, while special training programs will be arranged to strengthen teachers’ professional skills.

Hajjaj also stated that the government will identify problems in primary schools and resolve them gradually. In addition, initiatives will be taken to improve teachers’ living standards and expand their benefits.