A 60-year-old devotee named Ashraf Ali died early Saturday morning after suffering a stroke at the five-day Jor Ijtema being held on the banks of the Turag River in Tongi, Gazipur. He was a resident of Kendua village in Jamalpur Sadar and the son of Abdul Hakim. According to Habibullah Raihan, media coordinator of Tabligh Jamaat Bangladesh Shura Nezam, Ashraf Ali was staying with his group in their designated area when he was found unresponsive at dawn. Fellow devotees took him to Tongi Government Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. This marks the third death reported during the ongoing Jor Ijtema, which is scheduled to conclude with the Akheri Munajat (final prayer) on December 2.

Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter emphasized that today’s students represent the future leadership of Bangladesh during the first convocation of North Pacific International University of Bangladesh (NPIUB) held at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka. Representing the President, she praised the university’s efforts to make higher education accessible to rural youth at low cost and highlighted Manikganj’s intellectual heritage, mentioning figures like language martyr Rafique and Nobel laureate Amartya Sen. Akhter noted that many rural women rear livestock to fund their children’s education, underscoring the importance of higher education. She also appreciated the university’s evening courses for working professionals and urged recognition of rural talent. The ceremony awarded degrees to 467 graduates and honored outstanding students with various awards, including Chancellor’s and Vice-Chancellor’s Awards. Distinguished guests such as Dr. Valerie Ann Taylor and Professor Dr. Mohammad Kaykobad also addressed the event.

The University of Dhaka has officially begun its 2025–26 undergraduate admission process with the Business Administration Institute (IBA) entry test held on Friday, November 28, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. According to the university’s admission website, the Fine Arts Unit test will be held on November 29, the Business Studies Unit on December 6, the Arts, Law, and Social Science Unit on December 13, and the Science Unit on December 20. The application process started on October 29 and closed on November 19 at 11:59 p.m. This year, a total of 6,125 seats are available across five units. The IBA unit alone has 120 seats, for which more than 11,000 candidates have applied, indicating intense competition. Admission test admit cards have already been issued to eligible applicants.

The Directorate of Primary Education (DPE) in Bangladesh has announced that the first phase of the government primary school assistant teacher recruitment exam is expected to be held in the first week of January next year. Preparations are underway to conduct the written test simultaneously across six divisions—Rajshahi, Khulna, Barishal, Sylhet, Mymensingh, and Rangpur—on either January 2 or 3. DPE Director (Policy and Operation) A.K. Mohammad Shamsul Ahsan confirmed that district primary education officers have been instructed to finalize seating arrangements and other logistics promptly. The first phase recruitment circular, published on November 5, invited applications for 10,219 assistant teacher posts between November 8 and 21. A second phase, covering 4,166 posts in Dhaka and Chattogram divisions, was announced on November 12, with applications closing on November 28. The DPE is expected to officially confirm the final exam date soon.

The Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) has published the results of the 46th BCS written examination, with 4,042 candidates declared successful. The results were announced on Thursday night, November 27, through a notice on the PSC website. A total of 3,140 positions will be filled under this BCS, with the highest number of recruits in the health cadre—1,682 assistant surgeons and 16 assistant dental surgeons. Additionally, 920 candidates will be appointed in the education cadre, while other allocations include 274 in administration, 10 in foreign affairs, 80 in police, 14 in Ansar, 49 in family planning, 26 in fisheries, and 65 in public works. Earlier, the PSC released the non-cadre results of the 45th BCS, recommending 545 candidates for temporary appointments. The final results of the 45th BCS were also published, recommending 1,807 candidates for various cadres. On the same day, the PSC issued the circular for the 50th BCS, offering 2,150 posts in health and administration.

The National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) of Bangladesh has announced that the current Bangla First Paper syllabus for classes XI and XII, used in the 2024–25 academic year, will remain in effect for the 2025–26 session. According to an official circular issued on Wednesday, November 26, the existing syllabus will continue to apply until new instructions are issued. The directive has been sent to the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education, the Directorate of Madrasa Education, the Directorate of Technical Education, the Technical and Madrasa Education Division, the Dhaka Education Board, the Bangladesh Technical Education Board, and the Bangladesh Madrasa Education Board. The decision aims to ensure consistency and stability in the higher secondary curriculum while the NCTB continues its broader curriculum reform initiatives.

The Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the circular for the 50th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination, introducing significant changes to the preliminary question pattern. Applications will open on December 4 and continue until December 31, with fee payment allowed until January 3. The preliminary exam is scheduled for January 30, 2026, followed by written tests from April 9 and oral exams from August 10. Under the new marks distribution, the weight for Bangla, English, and Bangladesh Affairs has been reduced by five marks each, while International Affairs, Mathematical Reasoning, and Ethics and Values have seen a five-mark increase. The new structure allocates 30 marks each for Bangla and English, 25 each for Bangladesh and International Affairs, 20 for Mathematical Reasoning, and 15 each for General Science, ICT, Mental Skills, and Ethics. Geography, Environment, and Disaster Management remain at 10 marks. A total of 1,755 cadre positions, including 650 in health, and 395 non-cadre posts will be filled.

Rajshahi University has finally released the master's results of Rafiqul Islam, a former student leader of Islami Chhatra Shibir, after a 12-year delay. His results were withheld in 2013 over allegations of thesis forgery linked to his political affiliation. Rafiqul, a student of the Applied Mathematics department from the 2007–08 session, achieved a perfect CGPA of 4.00 and secured first place in his department. The university announced the results as provisional, pending syndicate approval. Rafiqul, now pursuing a PhD at King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia, expressed relief and gratitude, describing the long delay as a period of personal trauma and social hardship. He claimed that political bias and internal faculty disputes had derailed his academic progress. Student leaders from Shibir hailed the result as a symbolic victory against what they termed academic harassment of politically affiliated students.

The Directorate of Primary Education in Bangladesh has received 745,929 applications for 10,219 vacant assistant teacher positions in government primary schools, indicating intense competition with about 73 candidates per post. The application window closed on November 21, and the written examination is expected to take place in January 2026. The recruitment process, which resumes after a long pause, initially covers vacancies in Rajshahi, Rangpur, Sylhet, Khulna, Barishal, and Mymensingh divisions, with other regions to follow. Earlier, the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education issued the 'Government Primary School Teacher Recruitment Rules, 2025' on August 28 and later revised them on November 2 to correct errors and include provisions prioritizing science graduates. The new rules also modify promotion and direct recruitment criteria, requiring a bachelor’s degree with at least a second class and setting the maximum age limit at 32 years.

Bangladesh Railway has issued 14 detailed safety directives to ensure safe train operations during the foggy winter season. The directives, signed by Deputy Chief Operating Superintendent (West) Arfin Nahar, were sent to the divisional railway managers of Pakshi and Lalmonirhat. The instructions emphasize heightened vigilance among station masters, locomotive drivers, guards, and control room staff to prevent accidents caused by poor visibility. Key measures include issuing caution orders (OPT-80), using fog signals, verifying line clearance strictly through authorized personnel, and maintaining constant communication between stations. The directives also require recording contact numbers of train crews, ensuring level crossing gates are closed during train passage, and keeping adequate fog signal supplies at stations. Officials and inspectors have been instructed to conduct frequent night signal inspections and open emergency control cells if fog persists for extended periods. The railway authority stressed that failure to follow these guidelines could lead to severe accidents and damage to life and property.

A group of candidates for the 47th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) written examination has declared a boycott of the test, citing inadequate preparation time, alleged discrimination between new and previous candidates, and suppression of their protests. At a press conference held at Dhaka University’s Madhur Canteen, spokesperson Saif Murad said that despite a month-long movement demanding rescheduling of the exam, their appeals were ignored. The protesters claimed that many candidates are unable to take the exam under the current schedule and accused authorities of ignoring injuries suffered by demonstrators during clashes. They emphasized that their demands were non-political and focused solely on ensuring fair competition. Meanwhile, the Public Service Commission (PSC) confirmed that the written exam will proceed as planned on November 27 across eight centers nationwide, including Dhaka, Rajshahi, Chattogram, Khulna, Barishal, Sylhet, Rangpur, and Mymensingh, with some subject-specific exams held only in Dhaka.

The Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) has officially released the circular for the 50th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination. According to the notice published on Wednesday, November 26, a total of 1,755 candidates will be recruited for cadre positions, including 650 in the health cadre, while 395 individuals will be appointed to non-cadre posts. The preliminary examination is scheduled to take place on January 30, 2026, followed by the written test starting on April 9 and the viva voce beginning on August 10. Applicants can submit their applications between December 4 and December 31, with the deadline for paying the application fee set for January 3 of the following year. The 50th BCS is expected to draw significant interest from graduates across the country seeking government service opportunities.

The Dhaka Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education has issued an urgent directive to all higher secondary institutions regarding the 2026 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations. According to a circular signed by Exam Controller S.M. Kamal Uddin Haydar on Wednesday, November 26, the results of the HSC preliminary (selection) examinations must be published by February 26, 2026. The form fill-up process for the main HSC examination will begin on March 1, 2026. The board has already sent official letters to all college principals under its jurisdiction, instructing them to comply with the timeline. The circular also mentioned that a detailed schedule and further instructions regarding the form fill-up process will be announced later. The notice emphasized that the matter is of utmost urgency and requires immediate attention from all concerned educational institutions.

A high-level delegation from Dhaka University visited the Diabari housing area in Uttara to assess its feasibility as an alternative accommodation for students during the construction and renovation of university halls. The team evaluated available facilities, safety measures, transportation access, and infrastructure during the on-site inspection on Tuesday, November 25. The university administration stated that new dormitory construction will begin soon while renovation work on existing halls continues. The initiative aims to alleviate the long-standing housing crisis faced by students. The inspection team included the university treasurer, senior government officials, engineers, and student representatives. After a comprehensive evaluation of the site, the university will make a final decision on whether to use the location as temporary housing. The administration reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring safe and suitable accommodation for all students.

Thirteen faculty members from five departments of Rangamati Science and Technology University (RMSTU) have received a total of 3.175 million Bangladeshi taka in research grants under the 2025–2026 fiscal year’s revenue budget. The grants, distributed in the second phase, were awarded at a ceremony organized by the university’s Research and Innovation Management Cell (RIMC) at the Academic Building-1 conference room. Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Md. Atiar Rahman attended as the chief guest and emphasized the importance of research integrity, academic excellence, and institutional reputation. The funded projects cover diverse topics, including the development, harvesting, and marketing of fish resources in Kaptai Lake, aiming to contribute to national-level research and technological advancement. The event was conducted by Acting Director of RIMC Professor Dr. Abdullah Al Mamun, with the presence of deans, department heads, the acting registrar, and other faculty members.