A delegation from Anhui Normal University of China, led by its president Xiong Yujie, met with Bangladesh’s Minister of Education and Primary and Mass Education Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milan at the ministry office in the Secretariat on Wednesday. The meeting focused on potential collaboration in education and teacher training between the two countries.

During the meeting, Minister Milan highlighted that universities in Bangladesh, including the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), have achieved strong positions in global rankings. He emphasized the government’s current focus on technical and vocational education and training, noting that there are many opportunities for cooperation with China in this area. Xiong Yujie stated that Anhui Normal University is a leading institution in providing professional training for teachers and expressed willingness to work together to improve education quality.

Senior officials from the Ministry of Education, including Secretary Abdul Khaleque and Technical and Madrasa Education Division Secretary Md. Daud Mia, were also present at the meeting.

The University of South Florida has decided to award posthumous doctoral degrees to Bangladeshi PhD students Jamil Ahmed Limon and Nahida Sultana Brishti, who were victims of a homicide in the United States. The degrees will be conferred on May 9 during the university’s 2026 spring commencement ceremonies, which will take place from Thursday to Sunday and include 8,000 graduating students.

In honor of Limon and Brishti, each ceremony will begin with a minute of silence, and two empty chairs will be placed during the doctoral degree presentation. Among the 353 doctoral recipients this year, their names will also be included.

The two students went missing on April 16, and after eight days, Limon’s body was found near Florida’s Howard Frankland Bridge on April 24. The university was informed of their disappearance by a friend the day after they went missing.

Jagannath University (JnU) administration has issued a stern warning against any form of harassment or ragging of new students on university buses. In a notice signed by Transport Administrator Dr. Tarek Bin Atik on May 5, the administration declared that any senior student or so-called 'bus committee' member found exerting influence or harassing newcomers will face exemplary punishment. The university emphasized a zero-tolerance policy toward such misconduct.

According to the notice, classes for the 2025–26 academic year began on May 3, and the administration took this precautionary step to ensure a safe and fear-free environment for new students using university transport. The statement clarified that any such behavior would be treated as a disciplinary and punishable offense under university regulations.

University sources said the directive was issued under the vice-chancellor’s instruction to guarantee a secure transport environment for freshmen. General students have welcomed the administration’s timely and firm initiative.

Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) has unveiled a series of major initiatives to transform the campus into a modern, safe, and world-class smart institution. The decisions were announced at a special meeting chaired by Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Muhammad Mashud, attended by student representatives from various departments. Plans include establishing a permanent police camp on campus, stricter control over outsider entry, and time restrictions for residents. A unique ID card system will be introduced to access all university services, and a coded answer sheet system will ensure transparency in examinations.

The new academic curriculum, featuring revised grading and midterm exams, will take effect from the 2025 batch. To address housing shortages, two ten-story residential halls—one for female and one for male students—will be completed within the next one and a half years. Long-term plans include constructing three new academic buildings for the EEE, CE, and ME departments. The administration also announced increased budgets for research and study tours, and initiatives to improve campus life with new restaurants, a pharmacy, and a salon near the auditorium.

The Vice-Chancellor urged students to maintain discipline and promptly report any suspicious activities to the administration.

The Dhaka Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board has issued a strict directive after many examiners appointed to evaluate SSC exam answer scripts failed to collect them on time. The board expressed concern that this reluctance could delay the evaluation process and create administrative complications, potentially affecting the timely publication of results. The announcement was made in a notice released on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

According to the notice, qualified teachers registered under the ITIF were appointed as examiners for specific subjects. However, many have not appeared at the board office on the scheduled dates to receive the answer scripts. The board warned that failure to collect scripts within the designated time would be considered negligence of duty, and administrative action would be taken against those responsible.

The directive also instructed heads of institutions to ensure that appointed examiners collect their answer scripts as required. The board emphasized that the order must be followed strictly and described the matter as highly urgent.

The University of Canberra has expressed interest in setting up a branch campus in Bangladesh under the supervision of the Bangladesh Army. The announcement came after an eight-member delegation from the Australian university met with University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Professor Dr. Mamun Ahmed on Monday evening. The UGC confirmed the discussion in a press release issued on Tuesday. The delegation was led by Major General Md Hasan Uz Zaman, chairman of the Jolsiri Housing Project, and included senior university officials such as Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Bill Shorten and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Michael Lincoln.

During the meeting, both sides discussed the potential for establishing the campus to enhance higher education and international collaboration. The delegation noted that the initiative would allow Bangladeshi students to access world-class education and improve professional skills without leaving the country. UGC Chairman welcomed the proposal, emphasizing that it could expand employment opportunities and support the development of a knowledge-based economy.

The meeting also highlighted the importance of incorporating subjects like artificial intelligence, big data, and machine learning into curricula to align with global demands and improve students’ competitiveness in the international job market.

A Dakhil examination candidate named Brishti Akter was expelled after being caught cheating on CCTV at the Hasina Gazi Girls High School venue center in Bakshiganj, Jamalpur. The incident occurred on Tuesday, May 5, during the English First Paper exam under the Khayer Uddin Fazil Madrasa center. The center secretary, Rafiqul Islam, confirmed the expulsion.

According to the report, the cheating was detected through CCTV monitoring, after which the Upazila ICT Officer, Khairul Bashar, informed the Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Murad Hossain. The UNO immediately instructed the center secretary to expel the student, and the order was executed. The expelled student was a candidate from Airmari Dakhil Madrasa.

UNO Murad Hossain stated that no student will be able to get away with cheating in any examination center, emphasizing strict monitoring through CCTV surveillance.

Students at Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) have expressed strong dissatisfaction over the prolonged delay in completing the newly built Student Hall-1. The contractor, NH Enterprise, led by Nizamul Haque, faces accusations of mismanagement, broken promises, and diverting allocated funds to other projects. Despite repeated deadlines and written assurances, the project remains incomplete, raising serious concerns about accountability and transparency.

RUET’s Planning and Development Director, Professor Dr. H. M. Russell, stated that the administration continues to monitor progress closely and has ensured all necessary financial and administrative support to expedite completion. However, field inspections revealed unfinished infrastructure, including uninstalled doors, inactive substations, incomplete water and Wi-Fi systems, and pending lift installation, leaving residents in discomfort.

Students claim the contractor operates with minimal manpower and poor coordination, causing persistent delays. They demand immediate completion of all pending work and accountability from NH Enterprise. The administration hopes that with improved oversight and resource delivery, the hall will soon provide a safe and functional residential environment.

Twenty-seven students from the Faculty of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences at Khulna Agricultural University have failed their final examination after collectively skipping one subject’s test on April 8. The results, published on April 30, showed all of them as failed for being absent in the 'Fish Health Management' exam. University officials described the coordinated absence as an unprecedented incident and a violation of disciplinary rules. However, reports suggest the students may still be allowed to sit for a special semester exam as regular candidates, which has caused resentment among students from other departments.

According to the source, the boycott began after one student, Tahsina Anwar Shormi, fell ill before the exam, prompting classmates to request a postponement. When the university refused, the group split, with some choosing to boycott and others being prevented from entering the exam hall. Later, Shormi and another student, Tarek, submitted written apologies to the vice-chancellor seeking permission to retake the exam.

A faculty member confirmed that the students would be allowed to re-register and sit for the exam soon without affecting their results.

Bicycles have been distributed among underprivileged female students in the flood-affected Uria Union of Fulchhari upazila in Gaibandha district. The event took place on Sunday under a development program organized by the Uria Union Parishad of Fulchhari. A total of 16 female students received bicycles aimed at expanding women’s education in the area.

Fulchhari Upazila Nirbahi Officer Md. Mostafizur Rahman attended the event as the chief guest and handed over the bicycles to the students. The ceremony was also attended by Uria Union Parishad Chairman Golam Mostafa Kamal Pasha, administrative officials, union council members, local dignitaries, and guardians.

The initiative seeks to support female students from marginalized communities in continuing their education by easing their daily commute and encouraging school attendance.

The National University has published the results of the 2025–2026 academic year honors first-year admission test. The results were announced on Sunday afternoon by Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. A.S.M. Amanullah. According to the university, the overall pass rate stands at 80.36 percent. A total of 453,148 students took part in the examination, of whom 364,135 passed. Among the successful candidates, 229,765 have been placed on the first merit list.

The merit list includes 113,394 students from the humanities group, 65,337 from science, and 51,034 from business studies. The admission test was held on April 25, and the results were released within a week as planned, according to the Vice-Chancellor. Results can be accessed via SMS by sending the application ID to 16222 or through the university’s admission website under the Honours tab.

The result announcement event was attended by the Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Md. Lutfar Rahman, Treasurer Professor Dr. A.T.M. Zafarul Azam, and other senior officials of the university.

On the sixth day of this year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations, 26 students were expelled and 34,946 were absent across 11 education boards in Bangladesh. The Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee released the data in a report signed by its president and Dhaka Education Board chairman, Professor Dr. Khondoker Ehsanul Kabir, on Sunday.

According to the report, under nine general education boards, the compulsory mathematics exam was held with 1,317,173 registered candidates, of whom 1,298,521 were present, leaving 18,652 absent. Fourteen students were expelled under six of these boards. In the Madrasa Education Board’s Bangla second paper exam, 12,576 students were absent out of 249,030, and six were expelled. The Technical Education Board’s Physics-2 exam recorded 3,718 absentees out of 119,993 candidates, with six expulsions.

The report noted that absenteeism and expulsions were highest in the Madrasa Education Board’s Dakhil examinations, reflecting a continuing trend of irregular attendance in that stream.

Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) has finalized the schedule for the 2025–2026 academic year’s first-year undergraduate orientation and class commencement. According to a notice signed by Acting Registrar Arif Ahmad Chowdhury and Admission Committee Chairman Professor Dr. Md. Nurul Islam, the orientation will be held on May 9, followed by the start of classes on May 10. The university confirmed that these dates were set as final due to favorable conditions.

The admission process for the 2025–26 session began on February 3, following an online application period from December 2 to 13. RUET offered 1,235 seats across 14 departments under the faculties of Civil, Electrical and Computer, Mechanical, and Architecture and Planning. The admission test took place on January 22 at RUET and BUET centers, with 15,567 of 18,277 applicants participating. Results were published on January 24, with 7,702 candidates passing in Group A and 274 in Group B.

The university conducted admissions in five phases, including document submission, health checks, and an auto-migration system for seat upgrades. Updated information is available on admission.ruet.ac.bd.

The Mongla Port Authority Officers Association held its annual general meeting and reunion on Saturday at the Port Auditorium in Khalishpur, Khulna, which was established in 1993. The event took place in a festive environment with spontaneous participation from officers of various levels within the authority. The meeting discussed the association’s future plans, strengthening organizational activities, and addressing officers’ demands.

Speakers at the meeting emphasized that unity and mutual cooperation within the association could enhance professional skills and welfare among officers. They called for collective efforts to make the organization stronger and more effective in the future.

Following the formal session, a joyful reunion and cultural program were organized, attended by officers and their family members. Organizers noted that such events play a vital role in improving relationships, fostering harmony, and strengthening fraternity and family bonds among members.

Online registration for students studying in the eighth grade has officially begun, according to an emergency notice from the Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board. The process, including fee submission and online data entry, will continue from Saturday until May 25. Registration must be completed through the eSIF system, and only students who passed the seventh-grade annual exam in 2025 and were registered in the sixth grade in 2024 are eligible. The age limit is set between 11 and 17 years as of January 1 of the exam year, with a relaxation up to 22 years for students with special needs.

Only students enrolled in board-approved institutions can register through their schools. Unapproved institutions must complete registration through nearby recognized schools. Institutions must log in to the board’s website using their EIIN and password, pay the fixed fee through Sonali Seba, and fill out student information online after payment clearance. Each institution must form a three-member registration committee to verify and submit student data.

The registration fee is set at 206 taka per student, rising to 256 taka with a late fee. Schools are prohibited from charging any additional amount beyond the fixed fee.