Medical admission test on February 9
The admission test for medical colleges under 2023-24 academic sessions will be held on February 9.
The one-hour-long admission test will begin at 10am on the day.
The decision was taken at a meeting on the MBBS and BDS admission tests for the academic year 2023-24 held at the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Sunday (Dec 24).
All coaching centres will remain closed for a month.
Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque presided over the meeting.
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Dates Announced for Engineering University Admission Tests
The country's engineering universities have already announced the dates and schedules for the academic year 2024-25 admission tests.
To facilitate participation in the exams, here are the dates for the admission tests of BUET, RUET, CUET, and KUET:
Engineering University
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET)
Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET)
Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET)
Application Start Date
BUET: November 30, 2024
RUET: January 04, 2025
CUET: January 05, 2025
KUET: December 04, 2024
Application End Date
BUET: December 14, 2024
RUET: January 14, 2025
CUET: January 18, 2025
KUET: December 14, 2024
Exam Date (Pre-Test)
BUET: January 23, 2025
RUET: February 08, 2025
Exam Date (Final)
BUET: February 13, 2025
RUET: February 20, 2025
CUET: February 01, 2025
KUET: January 11, 2025
How to Download Online Versions of Textbooks from NCTB
The National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) has made textbooks for the 2025 academic year available online, enabling students to access them easily.
Follow these five simple steps to download your textbooks:
Visit the NCTB Website
Open a web browser and go to nctb.gov.bd (Click here to download- nctb.gov.bd).
Access the Textbook List
Check the notice board for a detailed link to the 2025 textbook list, or navigate to the "Textbooks" menu to find the list.
Select Your Education Level
Choose your section:
Pre-primary and Primary Level
Secondary and Higher Secondary Level
Pick Your Grade
Select your specific grade level from the available options.
Download Your Textbook
Find the textbook you need and click the "Download" link beside its name.
This simple process ensures students and educators can conveniently access the required resources for the new academic year.
3,206 Teachers, Staff Included in MPO Scheme; 2,842 Granted Higher Pay Scale
The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education has approved the inclusion of 3,206 newly appointed teachers and staff from various private educational institutions into the Monthly Pay Order (MPO) scheme.
This decision was made on Sunday, January 12, during the January MPO Committee meeting, chaired by Professor Dr AQM Shafiul Azam, Acting Director General of the Directorate.
MPO Inclusion Breakdown
Total Included: 3,206
School Teachers: 2,579
College Teachers: 627
Regional Distribution for School Teachers and Staff:
Barishal: 130
Chattogram: 127
Cumilla: 148
Dhaka: 726
Khulna: 377
Mymensingh: 164
Rajshahi: 668
Rangpur: 175
Sylhet: 64
Regional Distribution for College Teachers and Staff:
Barishal: 45
Chattogram: 43
Cumilla: 52
Dhaka: 101
Khulna: 77
Mymensingh: 67
Rajshahi: 76
Rangpur: 110
Sylhet: 56
Higher Pay Scale Approval
A total of 2,842 teachers and staff will receive a higher pay scale:
From Schools: 2,359
From Colleges: 483
Regional Distribution for School Teachers and Staff Receiving Higher Grades:
Barishal: 331
Chattogram: 123
Cumilla: 97
Dhaka: 502
Khulna: 425
Mymensingh: 149
Rajshahi: 469
Rangpur: 173
Sylhet: 90
Regional Distribution for College Teachers and Staff Receiving Higher Grades:
Barishal: 39
Chattogram: 17
Cumilla: 41
Dhaka: 48
Khulna: 26
Mymensingh: 9
Rajshahi: 247
Rangpur: 39
Sylhet: 17
B.Ed. Scale Allocation
Additionally, 130 school teachers nationwide will receive the B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education) scale:
Regional Distribution:
Barishal: 6
Chattogram: 5
Cumilla: 9
Dhaka: 64
Khulna: 15
Mymensingh: 5
Rajshahi: 14
Rangpur: 11
Sylhet: 1
This comprehensive initiative highlights the Directorate's commitment to improving the financial well-being and professional development of educators across the country.
KUET Admission Test Results Published: How to Check
The results of the undergraduate first-year admission test for the 2024-25 academic year at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) have been published.
The results were released on Wednesday night (January 15). They can be accessed on the university's website at https://adm.kuet.ac.bd/notice.
Earlier, the KUET admission test was held on January 11. Although the university conducted exams under an engineering cluster in previous years, this year the exam was conducted independently, witnessing a record number of participants.
The admission test was held in 447 rooms across 11 centers, including KUET. This year, 24,527 students competed for 1,065 seats, with 23 candidates vying for each seat.