Higher education in Bangladesh began with the establishment of Dhaka University in 1921. Three decades later, in 1953, Rajshahi University, known as the Lighthouse of the North, was established on about 300 hectares of land in the green Motihar area on the left side of the Rajshahi-Dhaka highway, 5 kilometers north of Rajshahi city. It ...more

The National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) has completed extensive preparations to ensure that students will receive their new textbooks by December for the 2027 academic year.According to the NCTB, the revision and design work of 133 out of 137 textbooks has already been completed. At the same time, work is progressing fast on four ...more

In a heart-warming and unique initiative, the administration and student leaders of the Bijoy-24 Hall at Rajshahi University (RU) harvested lychees from the hall premises and delivered them directly to students' rooms on Friday.A Sweet SurpriseLed by the Hall Union leaders and supervised by the Provost, Professor Md. Jamirul Islam, approximately 5,000 fresh lychees were ...more

The primary scholarship examination for 2025 is set to commence across the country from today (15 April), according to the Directorate of Primary Education.According to an official circular, the examination will begin on 15 April, which will continue till 18 April. It says each test will be held from 10:00am to 12:30pm.According to the routine, ...more

For students dreaming of a European education, Belgium has emerged as a premier destination offering high-quality academic programs and fully funded scholarships many of which do not require an IELTS score. Belgian universities are increasingly flexible regarding English proficiency, especially for students who have previously completed degrees in English.Top Scholarship Opportunities for 2026Government of Belgium ...more

The United States has announced a $235,000 grant to restore the historic Mughal-era Musa Khan Mosque at Dhaka University, reinforcing a 25-year cultural partnership with Bangladesh. The funding, provided through the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP), was announced by the US Embassy in Dhaka in a press release on Tuesday (March 31). With this latest ...more

The 'School Feeding' program launched to meet the nutritional needs of government primary school students has faced various limitations and irregularities. Although the supply of food has been delayed in many areas due to tender bottlenecks and legal complications, the government is planning to expand this program across the country from June-July.Currently, students in government ...more

Bangladeshi students are increasingly turning to Malaysia as a preferred destination for higher education, with enrolments surging nearly 47 percent in a single year. According to data from Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS), 6,103 Bangladeshi students enrolled in Malaysian institutions in 2024. By November 2025, that number had jumped to 8,957, indicating a rapid rise ...more

The Bangladesh Government Secondary Teachers’ Association has lauded the interim government for establishing an independent Directorate of Secondary Education.In a statement issued on Wednesday, the association’s Chief Coordinator Rebeca Sultana and Coordinator Abdus Salam described the formation of a separate directorate as a major step toward fulfilling a long-cherished aspiration of teachers, students, parents, and ...more

The beginning of the academic year in Bangladesh is traditionally marked by a festive rush as students receive their free textbooks. However, delays in textbook distribution have become a recurring concern, and there are fears that the trend may continue next year.Last year, many students had to wait until March and April to receive their ...more