The Bangladesh Navy has issued a recruitment notice for its 2026 batch, inviting applications for 450 positions across various sailor and MODC (Navy) categories. According to the announcement, the posts include DE or UC (Seaman, Communication, and Technical), Medical, Regulating, Writer, Store, MODC (Navy), Cook, Steward, and Topas. The application process began on March 18 and will continue until April 20.

The distribution of vacancies includes 300 for DE or UC (Seaman, Communication, and Technical), 18 for Medical, 15 for Regulating, 18 for Writer, 16 for Store, 8 for MODC (Navy), 35 for Cook, 20 for Steward, and 20 for Topas. Applicants must not have any criminal record, pending court cases, or dual citizenship, and cannot have been dismissed from the armed forces or government service.

Interested candidates must apply online through the official website www.joinnavy.navy.mil.bd. After verifying eligibility, applicants must pay a 300 taka examination fee via bank or mobile banking before completing and submitting the online form. The printed ‘Sailor 1’ form must be brought on the examination day.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has announced recruitment for the position of 'Sipahi (GD)' under its 105th batch. Interested candidates can apply online until April 2, 2026, by completing a six-step application process and paying a fee of 56 taka through banking or mobile banking channels. The recruitment test schedule and venue will be communicated later via SMS.

According to the announcement, applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 in SSC or equivalent and 2.50 in HSC or equivalent examinations. Eligible candidates must be between 18 and 23 years of age as of July 19, 2026, with specific physical and vision standards for male and female candidates, including height, weight, and chest measurements. Only unmarried candidates are eligible to apply.

The salary range for the position is between 9,000 and 21,800 taka under the 2015 national pay scale, along with allowances for rations, clothing, housing, medical, and other benefits as per regulations.

A severe traffic jam on the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway in Gazaria, Munshiganj, caused significant suffering for passengers and drivers on Thursday. The congestion began in the morning due to an excessive number of vehicles and later extended from Sonargaon in Narayanganj to the Gazaria section as the day progressed.

According to reports, the two-day Langalbandh Astami Snan festival of the Hindu community began on Wednesday and was scheduled to end on Thursday. While traffic remained normal on the first day due to a smaller crowd, heavy congestion developed the following morning as pilgrims traveled to the festival site. Drivers reported extreme delays, with short routes taking several hours to cross.

Highway police officials stated that the traffic buildup started around midnight on the Dhaka-bound lane due to the festival. They said highway police teams were working continuously to ease the situation and restore normal traffic flow.

Bangladesh’s Ministry of Education is preparing a series of reforms aimed at completing the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations by December 31 each year. Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milan announced the initiative during a meeting at the ministry, emphasizing that the current system causes students to lose nearly two years of academic time between class completion and examinations.

The meeting also decided that the 2026 HSC examinations will use uniform question papers across all education boards. To ensure transparency, the ministry discussed installing closed-circuit cameras in every examination room. Board chairmen were instructed to inspect SSC centers and report on their conditions. A zero-tolerance policy against cheating and irregularities was reaffirmed, and a committee will assess the feasibility of reducing the number of exam subjects.

The minister further directed an inquiry into administrative delays in a 2023 SSC exam case and reiterated the government’s commitment to maintaining a fair, cheating-free examination environment nationwide.

Bangladesh is set to observe another three-day holiday starting today, coinciding with the national Independence Day. The official public holiday for Independence Day, combined with the regular Friday and Saturday weekend, has created a continuous three-day break across the country.

Earlier, the nation had a seven-day holiday from March 17 to March 23 for Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations. Following that, on March 24 and 25, government and private offices, courts, banks, and other institutions resumed normal operations. Now, with the Independence Day holiday on March 26, employees are again getting an extended weekend.

According to the government holiday calendar, this sequence of holidays provides another opportunity for citizens and employees to enjoy consecutive days off shortly after the long Eid vacation.

Two delegations from Japanese universities met with Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at his office. The meetings focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation in education and research between Dhaka University and the visiting institutions.

A four-member team from Hiroshima University, led by Professor Dr. Md. Moshior Rahman, discussed launching joint academic and research programs and initiating faculty, student, and researcher exchange activities. Both sides agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding soon. The vice-chancellor briefed the delegation on Dhaka University’s history and academic activities and expressed appreciation for their interest.

On the same day, Professor Dr. Kawashima Hiroto from Japan’s Shibaura Institute of Technology met separately with the vice-chancellor, joined by the dean of the Faculty of Science, Professor Dr. Abdus Salam. They discussed strengthening ongoing collaborative research on air pollution, environment, and climate change. The vice-chancellor emphasized the importance of expanding global academic partnerships to improve education and research quality.

Bangladesh’s Ministry of Education has decided to include seven sports-related subjects in the national curriculum. According to a letter issued by the Secondary and Higher Education Division on Wednesday, football, cricket, chess, karate or volleyball, badminton, athletics, and swimming will be taught from the fourth grade of primary school through higher secondary level. The directive was sent to the chairman of the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) for implementation.

The decision follows the first meeting of a committee formed by the Prime Minister’s Office to identify and develop playgrounds across urban and rural areas. The meeting, held on March 14 under the chairmanship of the State Minister for Youth and Sports, recommended integrating these seven sports into the national curriculum. The Ministry of Youth and Sports subsequently instructed the education authorities to take necessary steps to include the events in textbooks and practical lessons.

The move aims to promote physical education and sports participation among students nationwide, aligning with broader efforts to enhance youth engagement in sports.

The Parents’ Unity Forum has called for the cancellation of Saturday weekly holidays in all educational institutions across Bangladesh to address existing learning gaps and ensure timely completion of syllabuses. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the organization’s president, Md. Ziaul Kabir Dulu, said the measure should apply not only to primary but also to secondary levels.

The statement expressed concern over the growing dependence on coaching centers and private tutoring at the secondary level, alleging that many teachers are involved in such activities, forcing students to rely on them. Complaints have also surfaced about harassment or threats of lower grades for those not attending specific teachers’ private sessions. The forum further noted that despite the nationalization of many secondary schools, politically appointed teachers remain in place, continuing syndicate activities that undermine the education system.

The forum highlighted that while ten Saturdays of classes have been introduced at the primary level, no clear directive has been issued for secondary schools. It urged authorities to ensure a transparent, accountable, and student-centered education system.

The Ministry of Education in Bangladesh has issued an urgent directive requiring all educational institutions to ensure cleanliness before reopening after the Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 holidays. The order, signed by Senior Assistant Secretary Muhammad Helal Chowdhury, was announced through a notice from the Secondary and Higher Education Division. An inter-ministerial committee has been formed to oversee the implementation of the directive.

According to the notice, institutions must confirm cleanliness before reopening, strengthen daily monitoring, and conduct weekly cleaning drives involving teachers and students. It also instructs schools and colleges to initiate tree-planting programs, maintain gardens, and promote awareness among students about cleanliness. The ministry emphasized that these activities should continue throughout the year to maintain a healthy and hygienic learning environment.

The directive aims to ensure that educational institutions reopen in a clean and safe condition following the Eid holidays, reinforcing long-term hygiene practices across campuses nationwide.

Eight underprivileged families in Chauddagram upazila of Cumilla celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr in newly built tin-shed houses provided by the humanitarian organization Swapnopuron Foundation. The initiative, confirmed on Wednesday by the foundation’s founder Md. Mosharraf Hossain, aimed to bring joy to families from Bijoykara, Debipur, Maskara, Derkota, Chandkara, Dolba, Patanandi, and Kalikapur villages just before the festival.

Established in 2019 with the slogan “Commitment to fulfilling dreams for humanity,” Swapnopuron Foundation has completed over 150 social welfare activities across Chauddagram municipality, 13 unions, and other parts of Bangladesh. The organization’s projects are supported by remittances from expatriates and contributions from educators, journalists, and young volunteers.

Beneficiary Touhid Khan expressed gratitude after receiving his new home, saying he had applied after following the foundation’s activities on social media. Mosharraf Hossain stated that the foundation runs on donations from expatriates and local philanthropists and pledged to continue supporting truly needy families in the future.

A Saudi expatriate named Abul Kashem extended humanitarian support to a destitute family in Daulatkhan upazila of Bhola after their two cows were stolen about a week ago. The cows were the only means of livelihood for day laborer Kalu Bepari and his wife Nasima Begum, who sold milk to sustain the family and had planned to sell the cows after Eid to fund their daughters’ weddings. The theft left the family devastated until the incident gained attention through media and social networks.

Moved by the reports, Abul Kashem purchased a cow worth about 46,000 taka and arranged for it to be handed over to the family on Tuesday through local media representatives. The gesture brought relief and joy to the affected household. Local journalists from Global TV, Bangla TV, and Channel S were present during the handover.

According to the report, Abul Kashem also promised to bear the full wedding expenses of Kalu Bepari’s two daughters and pledged continued support for the family. Locals praised his initiative as an inspiring example of compassion and social responsibility.

The admission process for MBBS and BDS courses in private medical and dental colleges for the 2025–26 academic year has officially begun in Bangladesh. According to a directive signed by Professor Dr. Md. Mohiuddin Matubber, Director of Medical Education at the Directorate General of Health Education, the process started on Wednesday and will continue until March 31. Each student must initially deposit 100,000 taka during admission.

The directive states that the list of selected candidates has been prepared through an automated system based on merit and preferences from online applications. Selected students must complete admission procedures within the specified period at their respective colleges. Students admitted may apply for optional online migration to other colleges with vacant seats between March 29 and March 31. Required documents include exam certificates, mark sheets, registration cards, citizenship certificates, and passport-size photos.

Colleges must verify and retain original certificates, conduct medical examinations before admission, and upload final student lists to the designated portal. Institutions have been instructed to submit lists of admitted and non-admitted students to the Directorate by April 1.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh has decided to instruct all public and private universities to ensure free Wi-Fi facilities within the shortest possible time. The directive, now in its final stage of issuance, aims to provide free internet access across campuses. The decision was made at a meeting held on Wednesday at the UGC office, chaired by UGC Chairman Dr. Mamun Ahmed, with participation from UGC members, officials from the Higher Education Improvement Transformation (HEIT) project, and the Bangladesh Research and Education Network (BdREN).

According to the meeting, universities will be directed to provide free Wi-Fi in libraries, common rooms, and cafeterias within 60 working days. BdREN will assist in implementing the initiative, which will later be expanded to residential halls and other educational and research facilities. The move aligns with the government’s election pledge to expand digital facilities in education, support students’ learning and research, and reduce digital inequality.

UGC officials were also instructed to develop student-friendly digital infrastructure across higher education institutions to strengthen the country’s digital education ecosystem.

The Directorate of Primary Education has released the schedule for the 2025 primary scholarship examinations, set to begin nationwide on April 15, 2026. According to the announcement, all districts except the three hill districts—Rangamati, Khagrachhari, and Bandarban—will start exams on April 15. The first exam, Bangla, will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., followed by English on April 16, Primary Mathematics on April 17, and Bangladesh and Global Studies with Primary Science on April 18. Each exam will last two and a half hours.

For the three hill districts, a separate schedule has been arranged. Their exams will start on April 17 with Primary Mathematics, followed by Bangladesh and Global Studies with Primary Science on April 18, Bangla on April 19, and English on April 20. The notice also states that students with special needs will receive an additional 30 minutes for each exam.

The directive ensures uniform examination procedures across the country while accommodating regional and special requirements.

After a seven-day Eid-ul-Fitr holiday, people from southern Bangladesh, including Barishal, have begun returning to their workplaces in Dhaka. Since Monday afternoon, passenger flow has increased at southern river ports and bus terminals. Those who secured advance tickets experienced a smoother journey, while others faced difficulties and resorted to paying higher fares or taking alternative routes. A special post-Eid flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines also departed from Barishal Airport on Monday.

According to the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA), ten launches left Barishal port for Dhaka on Monday night, carrying an estimated 60,000 to 70,000 passengers. Six more launches departed on Tuesday, and authorities said additional vessels would be added if passenger pressure rises. Officials reported no complaints about fare irregularities this year.

State Minister for Shipping Rajib Hasan inspected the port on Monday and stated that this year’s Eid travel saw minimal suffering, with fares even lower than usual. The Barishal City Corporation’s new administrator, Advocate Bilkis Akter Jahan Shirin, also met with bus owners to ensure passengers are not overcharged or harassed.