IUB IQAC’s international conference focuses on higher education quality and transformation
The Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organized a two-day international conference titled “International Conference on Innovation, Excellence and Quality for Transformation in Higher Education (THE 2026)” on June 12–13, 2026 at IUB. The event brought together academicians, policymakers, university leaders, accreditation authorities, and...
National University denies plans to scrap honours courses
The National University has said it has not taken any decision to remove subjects including Bangla, History and Philosophy from its honours programme. In an “extremely urgent” press release issued on Tuesday (June 9), the university authorities said neither the government nor the National University had taken any decision to discontinue any honours course. Earlier on Tuesday, after an...
Prof Akhlaque Haque speaks at IUB on curiosity and learning in the age of AI
Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) hosted an academic motivational session titled “The Power of Curious Minds in the Age of AI” on May 18, 2026, at the DMK Lecture Gallery, featuring Prof. Dr. Akhlaque Haque from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA. The session was organized by the Outreach, Extension and Continuing Education (OECE) unit under the Office of the Pro-Vice...
Schools, colleges reopen after Eid, summer break
Schools and colleges across Bangladesh reopened on Sunday (June 7) after a 16-day break for Eid-ul-Azha and the summer vacation. The holidays began in late May, with students returning to classrooms after more than two weeks. However, the hot weather may cause some discomfort for students and guardians. Government offices and courts reopened earlier, on June 1, after a seven-day Eid...
Next SSC exam schedule may change: Education minister
Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon has indicated that the schedule for next year’s SSC and equivalent examinations may be changed. He said the government had earlier decided to hold the exams from January 7 next year, but the schedule could be pushed back by a month following requests from stakeholders because Ramadan falls in February. However, no final decision has been made...
IUB ranks number one private university in Bangladesh in Nature Index Rankings
Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) has emerged as Bangladesh’s top-ranked private university in the latest Nature Index institutional rankings, placing 5th overall among Bangladeshi institutions and 3rd among universities nationwide, according to the globally recognized research benchmarking platform. The ranking also placed IUB at the top in Bangladesh in the Physical Sciences...
France to sharply raise tuition fees for non-EU students
France has decided to sharply increase tuition fees for students from outside the European Union who enroll in the country’s public higher education institutions. The decision was announced in a government decree published on Wednesday (May 21), and will take effect from the next academic year in September. Under the new rules, non-EU students will have to pay about 2,895 euros a year for...
Primary curriculum to include life skills, leadership lessons: Bobby Hajjaj
State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj has said major changes are being planned for the primary curriculum, with a focus on practical life skills alongside academic learning. He made the remarks in Dhaka on Wednesday (May 20), while speaking as chief guest at the national-level “Halde Pakhi Neel Kamal Award 2026” ceremony organised by the Bangladesh Girl Guides...
12 injured in DUET clash over new VC appointment
At least 12 people were injured in clashes at Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET), Gazipur, over the appointment of a new vice-chancellor. The clashes began around 10:00am on Sunday (May 17) at the university’s main gate, with both sides chasing each other and throwing brick chips, witnesses said. The government on Thursday (May 14) appointed Prof Dr Mohammad Iqbal, a...
SSC exams to start Jan 7, HSC June 6 from 2027
The government has announced a major change in the schedules of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations from 2027 to reduce session congestion and save students’ academic time. Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon announced the revised schedules at a press conference at the Ministry of Education on Thursday. Under the new...
SSC, HSC exams to follow 10 and 12-year schooling targets: Minister
Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon has said decisions will be taken on the syllabus with the aim of ensuring that students sit for the SSC and HSC examinations after 10 and 12 years of schooling respectively. He made the remarks on Wednesday while speaking as chief guest at the inauguration of the One Grid Solar Project at Dhaka Residential Model College....
Primary teachers warned over critical social media posts
The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education has warned government primary school teachers to exercise caution when using Facebook and other social media platforms. The ministry has also instructed authorities to identify teachers who publish or share negative posts and take action against them. In a directive issued on Tuesday (May 12), the ministry said some teachers working at government...
Education overhaul aimed at reducing educated unemployment: PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday (May 12) said the government has taken an initiative to overhaul education curricula from primary to higher levels to reduce educated unemployment and help Bangladesh compete globally. He said one of the key reasons behind the rise in educated unemployment is the failure to acquire skills alongside academic education. The prime minister made the...
3rd IUB Undergraduate Law Students’ Research Conference features student research from 20 universities
The School of Law of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organized the “3rd IUB Undergraduate Law Students’ Research Conference” on May 7-8, 2026, with participation from 20 universities across Bangladesh. The conference focused on contemporary legal issues through research paper presentations and panel evaluations. A total of 56 papers were submitted by students from 8 public and...
DU assistant proctor Shahrin Amin resigns
Dhaka University Assistant Proctor and Criminology teacher Shehreen Amin Bhuiyan Monami has resigned from her administrative post, she confirmed in a Facebook post on Monday (May 11). In her post on her verified Facebook page, Monami said she has officially stepped down from the position of assistant proctor at Dhaka University. She wrote that she had no initial intention of taking on any...
Prof. Nazrul Islam Co-Authors Scholarly Book on AI, Digital Transformation and Business Innovation
Dr Nazrul Islam, Professor in the Department of International Business at Independent University, Bangladesh, has co-authored a new scholarly book on digital transformation, artificial intelligence and business innovation. The book, DigiTech Agility for Business Competitiveness and Innovation Imperatives, has been published by IGI Global Scientific Publishing, a US-based international academic...
Li Po Chun United World College principal to visit Dhaka to boost education ties
Dr Spencer A. Fowler, Principal of Li Po Chun United World College (LPCUWC) of Hong Kong, is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on Sunday night for a two-day visit aimed at sharing insights into the college’s educational model and exploring cooperation with Bangladesh’s education sector. During the visit, Dr Fowler is expected to meet senior government officials, leading academics, parents of...
GPA-focused education cannot meet future challenges: Minister
Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon has said Bangladesh cannot meet future challenges through an education system focused only on examinations and GPA. He said the country’s education system needed urgent reform, with greater emphasis on modern, practical and project-based learning. The minister made the remarks on Saturday (May 9) while speaking...
Govt to pilot free school shoes for Class-I students
State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj has said the government has begun providing free jute bags, school dresses, and footwear to students in government primary schools, following directives from Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. He made the remarks on Thursday (May 7) at an exchange meeting with representatives of leading leather goods and footwear manufacturers at the...
