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27 Jan 2025, 15:48
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Starting from the current academic year, the entrance exams for the seven government-affiliated colleges under Dhaka University (DU) will no longer be held.
This decision was made during a meeting between the Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka University, Professor Dr Niaz Ahmad Khan, and the principals of the seven colleges on Monday, January 27.
Earlier, a meeting was held at the DU Vice-Chancellor's office to resolve the ongoing crisis, where DU's Vice-Chancellor and the principals of the seven affiliated colleges were present. Among them were DU's Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamun Ahmed, Proctor Professor Saifuddin Ahmed, as well as various deans and department heads involved with the seven colleges.
Previously, in a press conference held at Dhaka College, students of the seven colleges presented six demands. Among these, they gave a 4-hour ultimatum for the resignation of DU's Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) Professor Dr Mamun Ahmed. They also demanded the punishment of police officers involved in the attacks that took place late on Sunday night.
The six demands of the students are as follows:
The DU administration must apologize for the conflict between the students of Dhaka College and the seven colleges and must ensure the resignation of Pro-Vice-Chancellor Mamun Ahmed.
The police officers involved in the brutal attack on Dhaka College students, including the Assistant Commissioner (AC) and Officer-in-Charge (OC) of New Market Police Station, must be removed, and departmental action should be taken based on an investigation.
The DU students involved in making obscene remarks and inappropriate gestures towards female students of Eden College and Begum Badrunnesa College, as well as other female students of the seven colleges, should be brought to justice.
The final academic and administrative ties between Dhaka University and the seven colleges must be severed, and a roadmap for an independent university for the students of the seven colleges must be drafted within 24 hours.
To resolve the current situation, an immediate meeting should be arranged with a representative team of students from the seven colleges, including the Chief Advisor, Education Advisor, Student Advisor Nahid Islam, UGC members, and DU Vice-Chancellor.
The roads in the areas related to Dhaka University and the city corporation should be opened to the public.
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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.
MBBS Admission Test Results Published
The results of the MBBS admission test for the academic year 2024-25 have been published. A total of 131,729 candidates participated in the admission test this year. Among them, 60,095 candidates have passed for both government and private medical colleges. The pass rate is 45.62%.
On Sunday (19 January) afternoon, the Senior Information Officer of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Mohammad Shahadat Hossain, disclosed this information.
According to a press release, the MBBS admission test for the academic year 2024-25 was held on 17 January. This year, a total of 135,665 applications were submitted online application for participation in the test. Among them, 131,729 candidates appeared in the exam. This year, students will be admitted to 5,380 seats in 37 government medical colleges and 6,293 seats in 67 approved private medical colleges.
The passing score for this year's admission test was 40. Out of the participants, a total of 60,095 candidates passed the test, with a pass rate of 45.62%. Among the successful candidates, 22,159 were male, which is 36.87% of those who passed, while 37,936 were female, comprising 63.13% of the successful candidates. The highest score achieved in the test was 90.75.
How to Check the Results
The Directorate General of Medical Education (DGME) will publish the result information on its website https://dgme.portal.gov.bd/. Additionally, successful candidates will receive the results via SMS on their mobile phones. The results will be sent to the mobile numbers provided during the application process.
Earlier on Friday (17 January), the MBBS admission test for the academic year 2024-25 was held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. The test took place at multiple venues across 19 centres in the country.
Proposal to Reduce Bengali Marks to 100 in BCS Written Exam
Candidates participating in various BCS exams have proposed reducing the marks for the Bengali subject in the BCS written exam from 200 to 100.
On Thursday, January 16, at a stakeholder discussion titled "Thoughts on What Kind of BPSC We Want and Necessary Reforms," held at the PSC office in Agargaon, Dhaka, BCS exam candidates put forward this proposal.
In their reform proposal for the written exam, the candidates suggested either setting the Bengali exam to 100 marks or conducting separate exams for Bengali Paper I and Paper II. They emphasized shifting focus from rote memorization to analytical and creative writing.
Additionally, it was proposed to allow at least a two-week break before the technical written exam and to offer candidates the option to change their exam centers before the written test. Instead of setting a passing mark of 450 for the written exam, they suggested pre-announcing how many times the number of candidates will be passed. They also proposed that examiners should evaluate answer sheets at the PSC premises rather than sending them home.
Candidates also made proposals for reforms in the preliminary and oral exams.
Preliminary Exam Reform Proposals:
The notification for each BCS could specify how many candidates will pass the preliminary exam.
Candidates could be informed of their marks along with the cut marks via SMS with their preliminary exam results.
After the BCS preliminary exam, a draft answer sheet could be uploaded to the PSC's website for seven days. If candidates find any errors, they could email the PSC with references. After this process, the PSC could upload a final answer sheet and begin OMR checking, similar to the West Bengal Civil Service.
Indicating on the question paper whether rough work can be done on it would help candidates. Many examination centers do not allow rough work on the question paper due to unclear instructions, which increases the risk of failure for candidates.
Candidates requested that question papers be provided at the end of the exam.
PSC Chairman Professor Mobasser Monem remarked that this was a historic day as such workshops or discussions with students had never been held before. He expressed the intention to conduct more of these activities in the future. The suggestions and opinions for reforms and changes from the students would be taken seriously, and appropriate recommendations would be implemented.
Members of the commission, the Secretary of the Commission Secretariat, and related officials were also present at the event.
MBBS Admission Test / Application for Result Re-evaluation Starts Tuesday: How to Apply
The results of the MBBS admission test for the 2024-25 academic year in public and private medical colleges were published on Sunday, January 19.
The re-evaluation process for these results will begin on Tuesday, January 21, as announced by the Directorate General of Medical Education (DGME) in an official notice.
Application Window and Fee
Applicants can submit requests for re-evaluation from January 21 to January 25 by paying a non-refundable fee of BDT 1,000 through SMS using a Teletalk prepaid mobile number.
How to Apply for Re-evaluation
First SMS – Request Initiation
Type: DGME RSC Roll Number
Send to: 16222
Example: DGME RSC 1116000
You will receive a reply message containing a PIN.
Second SMS – Fee Payment
Type: DGME RSCYES PIN
Send to: 16222
Example: DGME RSCYES 12345678
A confirmation message will be sent acknowledging the payment.
Important Notes
The re-evaluation fee is non-refundable.
Applicants will be notified of the results of the re-evaluation in due course.
The decision of the committee formed by the DGME will be final.
The MBBS admission test for the 2024-25 academic year was conducted on January 17, with results published on January 19. For any further details, follow the updates provided by the Directorate General of Medical Education.
