The University of Dhaka successfully conducted the 2025–2026 academic year admission test for its Faculty of Business Studies undergraduate program on Saturday, December 6. The exam took place from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. across multiple centers in Dhaka and four other divisional cities—Chattogram, Rajshahi, Khulna, and Rangpur. A total of 34,062 candidates sat for the test, competing for 1,050 available seats.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmad Khan, accompanied by senior university officials, visited the examination centers and expressed satisfaction over the smooth and disciplined conduct of the test. He noted that the competition was intense, with roughly 33 candidates vying for each seat. The Vice-Chancellor urged parents not to exert undue psychological pressure on their children, emphasizing that admission success is not the sole measure of capability.

Of the total seats, 930 were allocated for business studies students, 95 for science students, and 25 for humanities students. The results are expected to be announced after the evaluation process concludes.

In Noakhali, 243 government primary schools failed to hold their third-term exams due to an ongoing complete shutdown by assistant teachers demanding fulfillment of three key demands. The District Primary Education Office has issued show-cause notices to all teachers involved, citing violation of government service laws and negligence of duty. Officials stated that teachers ignored directives to conduct scheduled exams and even locked school premises, disrupting students’ education. Teachers have been asked to submit written explanations within three working days, or face departmental action. Meanwhile, over 50 teachers leading the movement have reportedly been transferred to other districts, including the president of the Bangladesh Primary School Assistant Teachers’ Association. The strike, which began on November 27, has affected around 65,000 government primary schools across the country, with teachers continuing their indefinite shutdown demanding better pay and service benefits.

Jahangirnagar University has officially renamed several of its residential halls, including one now dedicated to Felani Khatun, a Bangladeshi girl killed by Indian border guards in 2011. The decision was confirmed by Registrar B.M. Azizur Rahman Mukul on Friday, following a syndicate meeting that approved new names for four halls previously named after members of the Sheikh family.

According to the new resolution, Sheikh Russell Hall has been renamed Nabab Salimullah Hall, Sheikh Hasina Hall is now July 24 Jagoroni Hall, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall becomes Sher-e-Bangla A.K. Fazlul Huq Hall, and Bangamata Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hall is renamed Shaheed Felani Khatun Hall. The move follows months of student protests demanding the removal of political family names from university facilities.

The renaming has drawn attention across academic and social circles, seen as a symbolic gesture toward inclusivity and historical recognition. University officials indicated that the changes aim to reflect national diversity and honor figures representing broader social struggles.

Jahangirnagar University has officially decided to rename four of its residential halls that were previously named after members of the Sheikh family. The decision was confirmed by Acting Registrar A.B.M. Azizur Rahman on Friday, following a syndicate meeting held on Thursday. According to the new naming decision, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall has been renamed Sher-e-Bangla A.K. Fazlul Huq Hall, Sheikh Russel Hall is now Nawab Salimullah Hall, Sheikh Hasina Hall has been renamed July Twenty-Four Jagoroni Hall, and Bangamata Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hall is now Shaheed Felani Khatun Hall. The university administration stated that the new names will come into official effect once the syndicate’s approval process is completed. The move marks a significant change in the university’s hall naming policy and has drawn attention within the academic community.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has begun a large-scale military exercise in the Persian Gulf, showcasing advanced artificial intelligence–enhanced defense and attack systems. The drill, codenamed 'Martyr Mohammad Nazeri,' spans the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Gulf of Oman, and includes deployment of modern air defense systems such as Nawab, Majid, and Misagh. These systems reportedly use AI to rapidly detect and strike aerial and naval targets with high precision. The exercise sends a dual message—peace and friendship to neighboring states, but a stern warning to the United States and other adversaries against any missteps. The IRGC emphasized its readiness to counter any threat, highlighting Iran’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its defense capabilities. The drill comes amid a long history of Iran-US naval confrontations in the region, with Iranian officials reiterating that hostility from the US and Israel has intensified since the Islamic Revolution. Tehran claims its recent military buildup is a direct response to perceived threats and past attacks on its nuclear and defense infrastructure.

The Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially opened the application process for the 50th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination from December 4, 2025. According to the circular issued on November 27, a total of 2,150 positions will be filled, including 1,755 cadre and 395 non-cadre posts. Applicants aged between 21 and 32 years as of November 1, 2025, are eligible to apply. The online application must be submitted through the BPSC or Teletalk websites by December 31, 2025, with a fee of BDT 200, or BDT 50 for candidates from small ethnic groups, persons with disabilities, and third gender applicants. Candidates must provide academic details, NID or birth certificate, a recent photo, and signature in specified formats. The PSC has also outlined conditions for correction, eligibility for provisional candidates, and special arrangements for applicants with disabilities requiring scribes. No re-evaluation of preliminary test answer sheets will be allowed.

Government primary school teachers in Bangladesh have decided to start annual examinations from Sunday, despite ongoing protests and recent transfer orders. The decision was confirmed late Thursday by Md. Mahbubur Rahman, a convener of the Primary Teachers’ Demand Implementation Council. He stated that although the teachers’ movement continues, they chose to proceed with exams to avoid harming students’ academic progress. Earlier in the day, teachers had requested the Directorate General and the Secretary to exempt exams from the protest’s scope. However, later they learned that several protesting teachers had been transferred. Rahman emphasized that while the work stoppage will continue, examinations will remain unaffected. He added that teachers are committed to ensuring students’ welfare, even as they continue to demand recognition of assistant teachers in the 10th grade. Parents in some areas reportedly pressured teachers to resume exams, though most agreed that a two-day delay would not significantly disrupt the academic year.

The Ministry of Education in Bangladesh has introduced new eligibility conditions for appointing principals, vice principals, head teachers, and assistant head teachers in private educational institutions. Under the revised MPO policy, candidates with a third division at any stage of their academic career will be deemed ineligible. The updated policy has received final approval from the ministry and is awaiting publication as an official gazette, likely within a week. Additionally, the ministry has finalized the decision to recruit institutional heads through the Non-Government Teachers’ Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA). The amended regulations stipulate that recruitment will involve examinations, though the distribution of marks between written and oral tests will be determined by the NTRCA board. While a 100-mark evaluation was proposed by the policy revision committee, the final policy leaves this decision to NTRCA’s discretion. The move aims to ensure merit-based and standardized recruitment in private education management.

Rajshahi University has suspended three teachers and expelled five students following various allegations of misconduct. The decisions were made during the university’s 544th syndicate meeting held on December 2. Associate Professor Dr. Anik Krishna Karmakar of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering was suspended for three years and barred from exam-related duties for ten years. Professor Dr. Prabash Kumar Karmakar of Statistics and Associate Professor Mohammad Hedayet Ullah of Finance were also suspended pending further investigation. Two students had their studentship canceled, one was permanently expelled, and two others were suspended for one year. The disciplinary actions stem from incidents including alleged unethical relations and extortion involving a faculty member and students. University officials stated that final decisions on permanent termination of the teachers will depend on the findings of a new inquiry committee. The names of the punished students have not been disclosed for confidentiality reasons.

The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) in Bangladesh has issued an urgent circular revising age regulations for student admissions from grades one to nine in both government and private secondary schools for the 2026 academic year. According to the updated directive, based on the National Education Policy 2010, students must be at least six years old to enroll in grade one. However, for the 2026 session, the minimum age is set at five years as of January 1, 2026, and the maximum at seven years as of December 31, 2026. Applicants must submit a verified copy of their online birth registration certificate with their admission form. Additionally, students with special needs will be allowed up to five extra years in age consideration. The DSHE emphasized that the online application process for admissions is currently ongoing across all metropolitan, district, and upazila-level schools under its jurisdiction.

The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) in Bangladesh has issued an urgent notice revising the age criteria for student admissions from grades one to nine in both government and private secondary schools for the 2026 academic year. According to the updated policy, in line with the National Education Policy 2010, students must be at least six years old to enroll in grade one. However, for the 2026 session, the minimum age requirement is five years as of January 1, 2026, and the maximum is seven years as of December 31, 2026. The directive mandates submission of a verified copy of the online birth registration certificate with the admission application to confirm age. Additionally, students with special needs will be granted up to five extra years of age flexibility. The DSHE emphasized that the online admission process for all eligible schools across metropolitan, district, and upazila levels is currently ongoing.

In Netrokona’s Mohanganj municipality, the headmaster of Mailora Government Primary School, Md. Shahjada Osmani, is conducting annual exams for 450 students single-handedly due to an ongoing strike by assistant teachers. On December 3, the school was found operating without any assistant teachers, leaving Osmani to manage all five classes with help from former students, parents, and an office assistant. The assistant teachers are on strike demanding the implementation of a three-point charter of demands. Parents expressed frustration, saying that conducting exams with only one teacher compromises exam quality and puts students’ futures at risk. Osmani stated that he respects the teachers’ movement but must follow higher authorities’ instructions to hold exams to prevent academic disruption. The assistant teachers’ local leader said the crisis would end once the government meets their demands.

Government secondary school teachers in Bangladesh have temporarily suspended their ongoing strike, which began on December 1, after two days of halted annual exams across more than 700 schools. The Bangladesh Government Secondary Teachers’ Association (BASMASIS) announced the decision late Tuesday, citing concern for students’ academic progress and mental well-being. Teachers will resume annual examinations from Wednesday, December 3. The strike was originally called to press four key demands: inclusion of assistant teachers in the BCS (General Education) cadre, prompt recruitment and promotion in vacant positions, implementation of pending time-scale and selection-grade benefits per Supreme Court rulings, and restoration of pre-2015 salary increments. The association urged authorities to take effective steps to address these demands swiftly to prevent future disruptions in education. Teachers expressed gratitude to colleagues who participated in the strike and affirmed their commitment to ensuring smooth examinations while continuing dialogue on their demands.

Bangladesh’s Education Adviser Professor Dr. C.R. Abrar has warned secondary school teachers who halted student examinations as part of their protest, saying such actions violate government service regulations. In an interview with the Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), he stated that teachers refusing to conduct exams could face disciplinary measures. Abrar criticized the teachers’ demand for promotion from the 10th to the 9th grade, calling it unfair and outside their employment terms. He emphasized that the 9th grade is reserved for BCS administration cadre officers and that the issue involves inter-ministerial coordination. The adviser condemned the use of students’ exams as leverage in the protest, describing it as unethical and harmful to learners and parents. He reiterated the government’s firm stance that examinations must proceed without interruption and urged teachers to resume tests immediately to reduce pressure on students and families.

The Dhaka District Administration has appointed new presidents for 215 private schools and colleges in the capital. According to an official order signed by Dhaka Deputy Commissioner Md. Rezaul Karim on December 1, the appointments were made following directives from the Secondary and Higher Education Division and the Bangladesh Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee issued in mid-November. Officials from various levels of the district administration have been assigned as presidents, with each individual responsible for overseeing between three and eight institutions. The move aims to ensure better administrative oversight and compliance with government policies in private educational institutions. The official order specifies that the Dhaka Deputy Commissioner or his designated representatives will serve as presidents of these institutions as per the approved list.