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Education

Harvard sues to block Trump from slashing research fundings

The lawsuit filed in federal court in Boston said Trump has launched a broad attack on funding for cutting-edge research at major universities as he seeks to rid them of what he describes as antisemitism and ideological bias

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Youth arrested over emailing foreign institutions to cancel Bangladeshi students' admissions

The cyber crime team under the Counter Terrorism Unit of Chattogram Metropolitan Police yesterday arrested a 21-year-old youth for allegedly running a cyber campaign aimed at cancelling the admissions of Bangladeshi students who have applied to foreign universities, including those in the US

2d ago

Should you opt for the GED diploma programme?

The GED diploma is the credential students get after passing its examinations. It shows that the student has abilities similar to those of a graduating high school senior or someone who has completed their A levels/HSC.

3d ago

What you should know before approaching faculty members for research guidance

It is crucial for young aspiring researchers to seek out proper guidance, ideally from faculty members. To do so, students must know how to approach a faculty member in the first place.

3d ago

Five UK universities offering scholarships to Bangladeshi students for the 2025 September session

The quality of education, the international acceptance of a UK degree, the two-year post-study work permit, and many other factors make the UK a great place to study.

4d ago

Over 130 students in US join federal lawsuit over revoked visas

More than 130 international students across the United States have joined a federal lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of unlawfully canceling their visas, jeopardising their legal status in the country, court documents show.

4d ago

RU entry tests begin

The undergraduate admission tests for the 2024-25 academic year at Rajshahi University (RU) began yesterday with the B Unit (commerce) examination, held simultaneously at the RU campus and five regional centres.

1w ago

From O/A levels to undergrad: Does early exposure to Computer Science matter?

Is O/A level Computer Science a springboard to undergraduate success?

1w ago

Number of unemployed graduates growing rapidly: edu adviser

There is a disparity in the quality of education in public and private universities, said Education Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud yesterday

4m ago

The role of ECAs in securing funds for graduate studies abroad

The notion that involvement with extra-curricular activities makes one eligible for graduate funding is hardly the truth.

4m ago

Uphold cluster admission test, education adviser urges universities

If the system is abandoned, it could further complicate efforts to restore the discipline in the higher education sector, Prof Wahiduddin says

4m ago

5 educational institutions: Academic lives of 40,000 in disarray

Classes, exams halted following series of clashes

4m ago

Govt will accept logical demands of students: Wahiduddin Mahmud

"Some demands are not legitimate, and we cannot accept them under any circumstances," he said.

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Incorporate stories of sacrifices, ideals of July uprising in textbooks

The Education Rights Parliament (Shiksha Odhikar Shangshad) yesterday demanded that the stories of the July mass uprising, and stories of the martyrs be incorporated in the new textbooks

5m ago

HSC 2024 script recheck results published

The results for students who applied to have their HSC and equivalent examinations answer scripts re-evaluated has been published.

5m ago

Floods, education, and uncertainty

The impact of climate change on students in Bangladesh.

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DU students denounce JCD's poster campaign on campus

Removing the posters would undermine the dignity of individuals, says proctor

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Process for Dhaka University's entry tests begins

The application process for enrolment at Dhaka University's 2024-2025 academic session began today

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