Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon announced that a transfer system for teachers of non-government MPO-listed schools, colleges, and madrasas will soon be introduced. He said all preparations have been completed and committees are being formed to begin the process shortly. The minister made the remarks on Friday afternoon at the prize-giving ceremony of the Primary School Gold Cup Football Tournament finals held at Kachua Government Pilot High School field in Chandpur.

Milon added that 14,300 teachers who passed the examination were recruited in a short time despite mixed reactions, and their appointments will follow the existing employment regulations. He emphasized that the government is working to make education enjoyable for students and to develop them as capable citizens through both study and sports. The minister also noted that the government is increasing the education budget to improve quality.

During the event, Kachua Government Primary School and Ashrafpur Government Primary School won the boys’ and girls’ football finals respectively, and the minister handed trophies to the winning and runner-up teams.

Forty-nine students from Sitakunda Kamil M A Madrasa are facing severe hardship after being assigned to sit for their exams at Nasaria Madrasa in Chattogram city instead of nearby institutions. The issue, reported on May 1, 2026, has caused daily travel difficulties, increased expenses, and mental stress for both students and parents. Each day, the students are transported by two buses along the Dhaka–Chattogram highway, with total additional costs estimated to reach around 150,000 taka.

Principal Osman Gani said the problem arose because existing regulations prevent changing the exam center, even though several closer colleges were available. He noted that two teachers accompany the students daily for safety. The principal also pointed out that a similar madrasa in Mirsharai was allowed to shift its center locally under the same policy.

Sitakunda’s Upazila Nirbahi Officer Fakhrul Islam stated that alternative arrangements could have been made if the authorities had informed him earlier. Parents, students, and local residents have demanded a permanent solution, urging that future exam centers be set based on accessibility and student safety.

The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has issued a directive requiring all air-conditioned buses to ensure visible emergency exits and to equip them with tools for breaking window glass in case of accidents. Non-air-conditioned buses have been instructed to remove stainless steel rods installed parallel to windows, which often obstruct passengers from escaping during emergencies. The authority warned that legal action will be taken against operators who fail to comply with these safety measures.

According to the public notice released on Thursday, the inability of passengers to exit quickly during accidents has been identified as a major cause of fatalities. The new instructions aim to provide safer and faster evacuation routes for passengers when accidents occur on roads, highways, ferry terminals, or rail crossings. The BRTA emphasized that these measures are intended to reduce casualties by eliminating physical barriers inside buses.

The directive follows the appointment of Mohammad Habibur Rahman, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Water Resources, as the new BRTA chairman on Wednesday night.

Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milan has directed the University Grants Commission (UGC) to expedite the implementation of the ongoing Higher Education Acceleration and Transformation (HEAT) project. He issued the directive on Thursday while addressing the mid-term review workshop of the project at the UGC building. The minister emphasized that the project is vital for improving the quality of higher education and called for ensuring proper use of allocated funds.

Dr. Milan noted that some components of the project are no longer relevant and instructed that the Development Project Proposal (DPP) be revised to align with current government priorities in higher education. He expressed concern that only 5 percent of the project has been completed, with two years remaining, and urged immediate acceleration to meet the 2028 completion target. He also stressed cost efficiency and adherence to the Prime Minister’s directive to rationalize development spending.

UGC Chairman Professor Dr. Mamun Ahmed said the project would be completed within the scheduled time despite a delayed start, emphasizing that achieving objectives is more important than merely spending funds.

More than 78,000 teaching positions remain vacant in government primary schools across Bangladesh, causing severe disruption to education and administration. The vacancies include over 34,000 head teacher posts and 24,000 assistant teacher posts, with additional newly created positions still unfilled. Recruitment has stalled due to prolonged procedures, court cases, and administrative complications, leaving many schools—especially in rural areas—without adequate staff.

Although the results for 14,384 teacher appointments were finalized during the previous interim government, the process has been on hold for two and a half months. Only 1,122 posts have been advertised for direct recruitment through the Public Service Commission, attracting nearly 700,000 applicants, but no exam date has been set. Promotion of qualified assistant teachers to head teacher roles has also been blocked by a court injunction.

The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education has announced plans to recruit about 60,000 teachers soon and to resolve the legal issues surrounding 32,500 head teacher posts. Officials say the government is prioritizing the removal of these obstacles to restore stability in the primary education system.

The fourth executive meeting of the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Daksu) was held on Tuesday evening at the Daksu conference room, chaired by Vice-Chancellor and Daksu President Professor Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam. The meeting adopted several key decisions aimed at improving student welfare, campus infrastructure, security, and administrative transparency. Proposals included launching a Saturday bus service, introducing modern shuttle buses, and ensuring disciplinary action against those involved in recent campus violence.

Discussions covered eviction of unauthorized hall residents, transparent seat allocation policies, and progress on housing scholarships for first-year students. Plans were made to establish computer labs with operators in every hall, introduce teaching and research assistantships, and implement a teacher evaluation system. Infrastructure upgrades such as library security, lift repairs, and water facilities at key buildings were also discussed.

The meeting further emphasized inclusive campus initiatives, including gym facilities for female students, Braille signage, talking lifts, and reactivation of the e-library. It reviewed progress on major development projects worth about Tk 2,841 crore and endorsed annual multicultural holidays in April. Proposals for improved canteen management and separate dining options for students of different faiths were also presented.

The National University inaugurated its new regional center in Mymensingh on Thursday morning at Madhya Barera Adur Bari Bailane. The inauguration was followed by a discussion meeting at the Tarek Smriti Auditorium in the Town Hall area, where Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. ASM Amanullah delivered the keynote speech. He highlighted ongoing reforms to curb exam malpractice and modernize the curriculum, noting that two rounds of revisions have been completed and a third is being prepared.

The Vice-Chancellor said that around one million students graduate annually from the National University, but only 300,000 to 350,000 find employment. He warned that if this trend continues, about three million graduates could remain unemployed within the next decade, posing a major challenge for the state and society. He also mentioned initiatives to introduce trade courses and address shortages of teachers and ICT labs in colleges.

Officials including the regional center’s director Md. Aminul Akhtar, acting principal of Ananda Mohan College Professor Md. Shakir Hossain, and local representatives attended the event.

Four teachers in Kalkini upazila of Madaripur have been relieved of their duties for alleged negligence during the ongoing SSC (Vocational) examinations. The decision was confirmed on Thursday by Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Md Saif Ul Arefin. Those removed include acting head teacher and center secretary Shyama Prasad Pal Mintu of Kalkini Government Pilot High School, acting head teacher and hall superintendent Md Nasir Uddin of Gopalpur High School, assistant teacher Dilip Bairagi of Kalinagar Fasiatala High School, and assistant teacher Ijazul Haque of Krokrichar High School.

According to administrative sources, the action followed allegations of irregularities in distributing question papers during the “Bangladesh and Global Studies” exam held on Tuesday. After an investigation confirmed the irregularities, the four teachers were dismissed from their examination responsibilities. UNO Md Saif Ul Arefin stated that evidence of misconduct in question paper distribution led to their removal.

The incident highlights the administration’s effort to ensure fairness and discipline in public examinations within the upazila.

The government has decided not to include 1,719 private educational institutions in the Monthly Pay Order (MPO) scheme, despite their inclusion in a previously finalized list by the interim administration. Under the new decision, the earlier list will undergo a full re-evaluation, and fresh applications will be accepted. Both old and new applications will then be assessed together to prepare a final list.

According to officials from the Ministry of Education and the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education, the earlier verification process covered 3,615 applications in just eight working days, averaging 452 institutions per day, which was deemed impractical. The ministry sources said the decision followed controversy and allegations of major financial transactions surrounding the earlier list. The Education Ministry had earlier sought 670 crore taka from the Finance Ministry on February 5 to fund the MPO inclusion.

Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milan stated that the previous list has not been canceled but will be re-evaluated alongside new applications, with final action depending on budget approval.

The Airport Security Manager Course–25 at the Civil Aviation Academy has been successfully completed to enhance the security standards of Bangladesh’s airports and improve the skills of relevant officials. The certificate distribution ceremony took place on Tuesday at the academy premises, marking the conclusion of the course that began on April 12. Senior officials from various government and private institutions participated in the training, which covered modern aspects of airport security management.

The course was conducted by the academy’s director and ICAO instructor Prashanta Kumar Chakraborty along with other aviation security experts. Participants received detailed instruction on threat detection, risk analysis, passenger and cargo screening, X-ray image interpretation, explosive detection techniques, and international aviation security regulations. Chief guest Air Commodore Md. Asif Iqbal, Member (Security) of the Civil Aviation Authority, distributed certificates and emphasized that the training would play a vital role in strengthening airport security.

Officials expressed hope that the trained participants would contribute effectively to implementing ICAO standards and advancing modern, efficient security management across the country’s airports.

Tamirul Millat Kamil Madrasa in Dhaka held a ceremony honoring outstanding students and welcoming new honors and master's students at its main campus in Jatrabari on Wednesday morning. The event was presided over by Acting Principal Dr. Muhammad Khalilur Rahman Madani, with Islamic Arabic University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Muhammad Abu Zafar Khan attending as chief guest. Fourteen students who achieved GPA-5 at the honors level this year received special awards and recognition.

During his address, Professor Khan highlighted Tamirul Millat’s longstanding academic achievements, its contribution to nation-building, and its role in developing Islamic scholars. He urged students to pursue both contemporary education and divine knowledge. The orientation session for new students provided guidance on academic life, higher education, and future career planning.

In his closing remarks, Dr. Madani emphasized the importance of moral education alongside academics, calling on students to prepare themselves as responsible individuals grounded in Islamic values to face modern societal challenges.

Former Dhaka University vice-chancellor Professor Niaz Ahmad Khan has taken on a new role as senior strategic adviser at Grameen University. The appointment was announced on Tuesday through a press release from the Grameen University Trust, which stated that he assumed the position after receiving formal approval from Dhaka University authorities.

Professor Khan had served as vice-chancellor of Dhaka University from August 27, 2024, during a period of unrest following student and public movements in July and August of that year. He managed the university’s administrative affairs for about one and a half years before resigning voluntarily on February 10, 2026.

According to the Grameen University authorities, the institution will operate based on Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus’s “three zeros” concept—zero poverty, zero unemployment, and zero net carbon emissions. It has identified 14 priority academic programs under five schools and is continuing recruitment for key leadership positions. The university received approval from the Ministry of Education in March 2025 and from the University Grants Commission in April 2025, paving the way for academic operations under a trustee board whose members have pledged to serve without financial benefits.

Students at Dhaka University have voiced frustration over restrictive rules at the Central Library, which holds more than seven hundred thousand books but does not allow direct access to shelves. Learners must request titles on slips, and librarians retrieve them, preventing students from browsing or selecting books themselves. Many have turned to departmental libraries or outside reading spaces for a more open experience.

Library officials defend the system, citing security and order concerns, saying unrestricted access could lead to disorganization and book loss. Acting librarian Professor Kazi Mostak Gausul Haque described the closed-access model as a long-standing tradition, noting staff shortages as another reason. However, he mentioned plans to introduce partial open access and digital modernization to make the library more student-friendly.

Experts and university officials, including Professor Shariful Islam and ICT Cell Director Dr. Mosaddeq Kamal Tushar, criticized the current system as outdated and misaligned with modern technology. The newly appointed Vice-Chancellor, Professor A.B.M. Obaidul Islam, said discussions are underway for reforms and a new modern library project.

Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) has expelled five students for two years for adopting unfair means during examinations. The decision was made on Tuesday at a meeting of the university’s Board of Discipline, which reviewed the allegations and confirmed the violations.

According to the board, the students were found carrying and using unauthorized materials in the exam hall, including handwritten notes, small slips, and papers containing subject-related formulas and information. The expelled students include two from Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) of the 2021–22 session, one from Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) of the same session, one from Civil Engineering of the 2023–24 session, and one from Mechanical Engineering of the 2024–25 session.

Board member-secretary and Director of Student Welfare, Robiul Islam Sarkar, emphasized that maintaining academic integrity is vital and that the university follows a zero-tolerance policy toward unethical behavior. The administration stated that such actions will continue to preserve a fair academic environment and uphold moral standards.

Five members of a Hindu family from Koyra village in Paiksha Union, Dhanbari upazila of Tangail, have formally converted to Islam through an affidavit at the Tangail District and Sessions Judge Court. Following their conversion, a prayer was held for them at a local mosque after Friday prayers. The family, now led by Mohammad Ali (formerly Sagar Biswas) and his wife Fatema Begum (formerly Baby Rani), reported being expelled from their home and forced to live in makeshift shelters, including a neighbor’s abandoned cowshed.

Mohammad Ali said he had long been interested in Islam and, with his wife’s support, decided to embrace the faith after studying its practices. Local former union council member Badol Hossain confirmed that the family joined communal Eid prayers but are now homeless. He appealed for government intervention and housing support for the new Muslim family.

Dhanbari Upazila Executive Officer Miz Nurjahan Akter Sathi stated that the administration has provided dry food to the family and will assist with their children’s education and other needs.