Preparations for publishing the results of the 2025 Primary Scholarship Examination are in the final stage, according to the Directorate of Primary Education. Officials said the results are undergoing final verification to ensure accuracy and will be released any day this month once the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education gives final approval. The administration division will determine the exact date of publication after receiving ministerial clearance.

The examination was held nationwide from April 15 to 18, except in the three hill districts—Rangamati, Khagrachhari, and Bandarban—where it took place from April 17 to 20. A total of 650,000 students participated, and 82,500 will be awarded scholarships based on merit. Of these, 80 percent will go to students from government primary schools and 20 percent to those from private institutions, with equal representation of boys and girls.

Selected students will receive financial benefits under two categories: Talent Pool and General Grade. The government is also considering a proposal to increase the scholarship amount two to four times in the future.

The distribution of stipends and tuition fees for students from grades six to twelve under the Prime Minister’s Education Support Trust began on Wednesday. The payments are being made as part of the Integrated Stipend Program for the 2025–26 fiscal year. The trust communicated the decision in a letter sent to all upazila and thana secondary education officers on Tuesday.

According to the letter, funds for the July–December 2025 and January–June 2026 installments are being transferred directly to the accounts of eligible students and guardians through the Government-to-Person (G2P) system using the Harmonized Stipend Program Management Information System (HSP-MIS). Beneficiaries have been requested to withdraw the funds once deposited.

The notice also stated that no cash-out charges will be deducted from the stipend amounts when withdrawn through mobile financial services. Instead, the service providers will credit the equivalent cash-out charge amount to the beneficiaries’ accounts. Students and guardians have been advised not to share account details, PINs, or one-time passwords with others.

The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) has revised the schedule for secondary-level half-yearly and pre-selection examinations. According to an order signed by Professor Md. Sakhawat Hossain Khan, Director (Secondary) of DSHE, the new schedule was announced on Tuesday. The exams, originally planned from June 28 to July 13, will now be held from July 1 to July 16 due to unavoidable reasons.

The directive has been sent to principals or head teachers of all government and non-government lower secondary, secondary, and school-and-college institutions, as well as to district and upazila secondary education officers. The revised schedule applies to half-yearly exams for grades six to ten and pre-selection exams for grade ten students.

The change aims to ensure uniform implementation across educational institutions under the DSHE’s supervision, aligning all schools with the updated examination timeline.

Two faculty members of Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU), Professor Dr. S. M. Hemayet Jahan and Professor Dr. Md. Mamunur Rashid, were honored after being appointed vice-chancellors of two separate universities. The felicitation ceremony took place on Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. in the TSC Conference Hall of PSTU, jointly organized by the University Teachers Association of Bangladesh (UTAB) PSTU Unit and Zia Parishad (Officers’ Unit).

The event was presided over by Professor Dr. Mohammad Atikur Rahman, registrar of PSTU and convener of the organizing committee, while Professor Dr. A. B. M. Saiful Islam, dean of the Faculty of Oceanography, conducted the program. Floral greetings, crests, and honorary mementos were presented to the newly appointed PSTU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. S. M. Hemayet Jahan and Barishal University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Md. Mamunur Rashid.

Speakers at the event expressed pride in the appointment of the two PSTU teachers as vice-chancellors of universities in southern Bangladesh and voiced optimism that their leadership would enhance education, research, and administrative activities at their respective institutions.

Bangladesh’s State Minister for Primary and Mass Education, Bobby Hajjaj, announced that the government has initiated extensive reforms to modernize the country’s primary education system. The plan aims to make education more skill-based and child-friendly by incorporating Japan’s successful experience in curriculum development, teacher training, and administrative efficiency. He made the remarks during a meeting in Dhaka with a high-level delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), led by Chief Representative Takahashi Junko.

The minister said a new curriculum is being developed with special emphasis on civic education, sports, cultural studies, mathematics, and science for grades four and five. He highlighted Japan’s globally praised civic education model as an inspiration for instilling responsibility, discipline, ethics, and civic values among Bangladeshi students. Plans were also revealed to gradually establish “Math Labs” in primary schools to make mathematics learning more engaging and technology-driven, with JICA’s technical support.

As part of broader structural reforms, Bangladesh is reviewing the education administration systems of Thailand and Turkey to enhance accountability, performance evaluation, and monitoring standards to international levels.

Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon announced that if cheating is found at any examination center, the head of the institution or the center chief will also be brought under legal action. He made the statement on Wednesday, June 24, during a meeting with central secretaries of the Dhaka, Mymensingh, Madrasa, and Technical Education Boards at Azimpur Girls School and College.

The minister said that the 'Examination Act' has been amended, and any student caught with cheating materials in the upcoming Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations will face detention or legal measures. He also stated that the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations for 2027 will be held in January, and the curriculum will be revised in 2027 and changed in 2028. Additionally, teachers who have not received retirement benefits since 2022 will begin receiving them from mid-July.

The announcement reflects the ministry’s focus on ensuring exam integrity and improving the education system through curriculum reform and administrative accountability.

Train services on the Dhaka-Chattogram route were suspended after a Meghna Express coach derailed near Hasanpur in Nangalkot upazila of Cumilla on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred around 7:20 p.m. between Hasanpur and Gunabati stations, according to Hasanpur Railway Station Master Mir Mohammad Imam Uddin Pintu.

He said the derailment happened when the Meghna Express, operating on the down line due to a breakdown of the Sonar Bangla train engine on the up line, went off track with four wheels derailed. The Meghna Express later continued toward Chandpur, leaving one coach behind. Meanwhile, an engine from Chattogram was sent to Gunabati station to move the disabled Sonar Bangla train, after which the Subarna and Sonar Bangla trains resumed operations.

The station master added that train movement on the up line has returned to normal, but it will take some time for the down line to be restored.

The Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JAKSU) has handed over a high-capacity cold water filter to the university’s only female dormitory, Nawab Faizunnesa Chowdhurani Hall. The handover took place on Tuesday in the presence of the hall administration and student representatives. The initiative was taken in response to long-standing student demands for access to safe and cold drinking water.

JAKSU Vice President Md. Riazul Islam said the initiative came amid intense heat across Bangladesh and overcrowding in the dormitory, which houses about 1,200 students despite having only 600 seats. He noted that the university administration should ideally ensure such facilities but has not done so, prompting the student body to act independently. He urged the administration to address broader water supply issues on campus.

The hall provost, Professor Dr. Anjuman Ara of the Physics Department, and JAKSU leaders were present during the handover ceremony.

Bangladesh’s Ministry of Education has amended the 2018 MPO and staffing policy for private madrasas to include the Dawra-e-Hadith (Takmil) certificate as a valid qualification for recruitment to the Assistant Maulvi (Qari) and Ibtedaee Qari positions. The decision, formalized through a circular signed by Secretary Md. Daud Mia on June 23, 2026, allows graduates from Qawmi madrasas under Al-Haiatul Ulya Lil-Jami’atil Qawmia Bangladesh to apply for these posts.

Applicants must also hold a certificate in Ilm-e-Qirat or Hifzul Quran from a recognized Qawmi education board. The maximum age limit is set at 35 years, with relaxation for indexed candidates. Only one third division in the academic record is acceptable. The salary scale for Assistant Maulvi (Qari) is set at grade 11 (Tk 12,500–30,230), or grade 10 (Tk 16,000–38,640) for those with Fazil qualifications. The Ibtedaee Qari post carries a grade 16 scale (Tk 9,300–22,490).

The ministry stated that the revised policy takes immediate effect and aims to expand employment opportunities for Qawmi scholars within the mainstream education system. The decision followed a May 6 meeting between ministry officials and leaders of Al-Haiatul Ulya, which also discussed strengthening teacher training programs.

Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milan has emphasized the need to bring all education systems under one umbrella to improve quality and ensure transparency in examinations. He made the remarks on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at a meeting with acting examination center officials at Chittagong College Auditorium, held to ensure fair and transparent conduct of the upcoming HSC and equivalent exams.

The minister said that ensuring quality education and transparent examinations is a top government priority. He noted that adopting a unified question paper nationwide is the first step toward standardizing the education system, though he expressed concern that some individuals obstruct such initiatives. He also urged school heads to enroll their own children in their institutions to build confidence in their schools. A ministry official stated that strict security measures have been taken to prevent question leaks, including coordination with law enforcement.

The meeting was attended by the Chittagong City Mayor, the State Minister for Land and Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs, education board officials, and representatives from madrasa and technical boards.

Dhaka University has temporarily suspended four professors and one administrative officer following allegations of controversial actions during the July uprising. The decision was made on Monday at a syndicate meeting chaired by Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam, according to several members present at the meeting. The suspended professors are Dr. Nazmul Ahsan Kalimullah from the Department of Public Administration, Dr. A. K. M. Jamal Uddin from Sociology, Shibli Rubaiyat-ul-Islam from Banking and Insurance, and Dr. Mohammad Azmal Hossain Bhuiya from Botany. Officer Muhammad Lavlu Molla Shishir was also suspended under similar allegations.

The suspensions stem from accusations that the individuals played a controversial role during the July movement, including labeling protesting students as “razakars” and issuing threats. The university administration took the decision after reviewing the complaints and discussions held in the syndicate meeting.

The university has not yet announced the duration of the suspensions or any further disciplinary measures, leaving the next steps in the process unclear.

The Bangladesh Bridge Authority has announced that traffic through the Karnaphuli Tunnel will be controlled between June 25 and 30, 2026, due to scheduled routine maintenance. The diversion will take place nightly from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., with traffic redirected as needed between the Patenga-to-Anwara and Anwara-to-Patenga tubes. During this period, passengers may experience waiting times of five to ten minutes at both ends of the tunnel depending on traffic volume.

The authority has requested public cooperation to ensure safe and efficient maintenance operations. The temporary diversion aims to facilitate necessary upkeep of the tunnel infrastructure while minimizing disruption to regular traffic flow.

The maintenance work underscores ongoing efforts by the Bangladesh Bridge Authority to maintain the safety and functionality of key national infrastructure such as the Karnaphuli Tunnel.

Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milan announced that the government aims to gradually allocate more than 4 percent of Bangladesh’s GDP to the education sector. He made the statement on Monday while addressing the 20th founding anniversary and Dean’s and Vice-Chancellor’s Award ceremony at Noakhali Science and Technology University.

The minister said the government is working to improve the education system and develop a skilled workforce. He added that in the future, general and madrasa education will share common examination papers for subjects such as Bangla, English, mathematics, physics, chemistry, accounting, economics, and social science. He also mentioned that technical education is being integrated into madrasa education to modernize it and reduce inequality.

Dr. Milan further noted that the Bogura University Bill has recently been passed, introducing modern academic programs modeled after European and American institutions. He highlighted that Noakhali also has the potential to establish a similar modern university. Addressing administrative issues, he said promotion for about 32,000 of the country’s 65,000 head teachers remains pending but is expected to be resolved by July 2.

A three-day training program for faculty members of the Faculty of Agriculture at Gazipur Agricultural University (GAKRUB) began on June 22, 2026, under the Higher Education Acceleration and Transformation (HEAT) project. The event, themed 'Skilled Teachers, Advanced Agricultural Education,' was inaugurated by Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. J.K.M. Mostafizur Rahman at the university’s old auditorium. Ninety-two teachers, from lecturers to professors, are participating in the program, which runs until June 24.

The training aims to improve the quality of agricultural education, align it with international standards, and prepare for accreditation of the BSc in Agriculture program. In his address, the vice-chancellor emphasized the importance of accreditation in higher education and the need for modern, outcome-based teaching, evaluation, and research. Sessions include discussions on artificial intelligence in agriculture, international collaboration, and effective classroom management, led by national experts.

University authorities view the program as a key step toward strengthening faculty capacity, enhancing educational quality, and achieving international accreditation for agricultural studies.

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Boby Hajjaj announced that from 2028 onward, no untrained teacher will be allowed to teach in any primary classroom in Bangladesh. The policy will apply to all institutions, including government, private, kindergarten, and English-medium schools. He made the statement while addressing a national dialogue on Early Childhood Development Policy jointly organized by Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), and the Bangladesh ECD Network in Dhaka.

Hajjaj emphasized that true educational progress requires skilled teachers, modern curricula, and joyful learning environments centered on children. He said the government aims to complete curriculum restructuring within one year and pledged to ensure the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) can work independently and free from undue influence. He also stressed that improving teachers’ living standards is essential for raising education quality.

The minister added that the government plans to gradually convert all government primary schools into one-shift institutions, as the current two-shift system limits students’ time and attention.