Education
Govt changes class schedule for primary schools due to cold wave
Classes at government primary schools will start from 10 am with immediate effect until January 31, in a bid to protect students from the effects of a cold wave sweeping over the country.
UGC team investigates IU VC’s corruptions in teacher recruitment
An office order signed by Deputy Secretary Mohammad Kabir Uddin was issued in this regard on Sunday.
Earlier on January 16, the Ministry issued a circular over the closure of educational institutions under secondary level will also remain effective, it added.
Monash University Foundation Year orientation program held at UCB
According to the circular, “A cold wave is sweeping different parts of the country and as a result, the educational activities are being seriously hampered. The regional deputy directors in consultation with the district education officers can keep the educational institutions under secondary level shut if the temperature drops below 10 degrees Celsius in any district.”
Primary, secondary-level edu institutions shut for Monday for severe cold in Bogura
UGC team investigates IU VC’s corruptions in teacher recruitment
A three-member probe committee formed by the University Grants Commission started investigating the allegations including corruption in teacher recruitment brought against the Islamic University vice-chancellor Professor Shaikh Abdus Salam on Monday.
The probe body led by the commission’s member Professor M Abu Taher included its public management division additional director M Fazlur Rahman and public management division’s deputy director Muhammad Yousuf Ali Khan.
Campus sources said that the probe body met IU vice-chancellor Professor Shaikh Abdus Salam, pro-vice-chancellor Professor M Mahbubur Rahman, treasurer Professor M Alamgir Hossain Bhuiya and teachers of different teacher associations.
The team, as part of its investigation, investigated the important files and documents as well as the audio clips that went viral on the social media Facebook from February 16 to June 13 last year.
UGC on January 11 formed the probe body against the Islamic University vice-chancellor Shaikh Abdus Salam to investigate the allegations of various corruptions brought against him, including teacher recruitment anomaly.
On February 17, IU acting registrar HM Ali Hasan filed a general diary with Islamic University police station after an audio clip, containing conversation between the VC and a jobseeker from IU mass communication and journalism department, had gone viral on February 16.
In an audio conversation, shared from a Facebook account named Farah Jebin on March 8, VC Abdus Salam was heard saying to a person over phone that he would make his relative first or second in the university’s economics department recruitment board.
The Islamic University Teachers’ Association and Awami League-backed teachers’ alliance Shapla Forum submitted a written petition seeking an explanation from the vice-chancellor regarding the leaked audio conversations on February 18. Later, the forum also sought the prime minister’s intervention regarding the issue.
UGC member M Abu Taher said that they were investigating the allegations of corruption against IU VC Shaikh Salam. The ministry concerned would take action against the VC if any corruptions brought against him were proved.
Monash University Foundation Year orientation program held at UCB
Universal College Bangladesh (UCB), the exclusive partner of Monash College, Australia in Bangladesh, has successfully concluded the orientation program for its Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY) January intake.
Marking the commencement of the year’s first batch, the MUFY Orientation program was held at the UCB Campus, located in the capital’s SA Tower, Gulshan 1 on Sunday (January 21, 2024).
The program began with introductory speeches by Prof. Muhammad Ismail Hossain, dean of Academic Affairs, and Prof. Hew Gill, president and provost of UCB, reads a release.
Primary, secondary-level edu institutions shut for Monday for severe cold in Bogura
The event progressed with insightful speeches by Daniel Lum from International Recruitment and Development of Monash University Malaysia; and Azra Karim, In-country representative from Monash Australia addressing the august gathering of both students and parents.
The speeches were followed by sessions targeted to familiarize students and guardians with UCB and the MUFY program. Important details regarding studying Monash programs, important policies, etc. were shared including information about essential academic tools, creation and use of Monash and UCB accounts, and navigation of courses on Moodle.
Bone-chilling cold forces school closure in Joypurhat, Kurigram districts
Students and guardians are to note that although the orientation program for MUFY January 2024 Intake is over, Universal College Bangladesh will continue to keep the admission window open for MUFY January Intake till 2nd February 2024.
Prof. Hew Gill said, “I would like to congratulate all our new students present here, ready to embark on this incredible education journey. At UCB we look forward to working together to take you all closer to your own unique goals. We are glad to have you all on board, and we hope for a productive future ahead”.
Universal College Bangladesh (UCB) is the exclusive partner of Monash College, Australia, and is the 1st Ministry of Education-approved international education provider in Bangladesh.
Secondary schools in Rajshahi closed due to cold; here are the details
Students can jumpstart their journey to a degree at Monash University or University of London - LSE immediately after their O/AS/A/HSC levels by joining international programs right here in Bangladesh at UCB. Students receive the same global academic curriculum and extremely cost-effective tuition fees.
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Primary, secondary-level edu institutions shut for Monday for severe cold in Bogura
All primary and secondary level educational institutions in Bogura were declared closed for Monday due to severe cold.
Shah Alam, senior observer of Bogura Met Office, said the district recorded the season's lowest temperature at 9.1 degrees Celsius at 9am.
A mild cold wave has been sweeping the district and it may persist this month, he said.
Anwar Hossain, assistant headmaster of Bogura Zila School, said the school was declared closed following the directive from the district education office in the morning.
District Education Officer Hazrat Ali said all secondary educational institutions have been declared closed and all upazila education offices have been informed about this.
District Primary Education Officer Asaduzzaman Chowdhury said all primary schools in the district have been declared shut as the temperature dropped below 10 degree Celsius.
On January 16, Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) issued a circular saying that the education authorities in any district can close down schools in case the temperature drops below 10 degrees Celsius.
According to the circular, “A cold wave is sweeping different parts of the country and as a result the educational activities are being seriously hampered. The regional deputy directors in consultation with the district education officers can keep the educational institutions under secondary level closed if the temperature drops below 10 degrees Celsius in any district.”
Bone-chilling cold forces school closure in Joypurhat, Kurigram districts
In a drastic response to the unrelenting cold wave, authorities in Joypurhat and Kurigram districts have announced the closure of all primary and secondary schools. This unprecedented move comes as temperatures plummet, posing significant challenges to the local communities.
Joypurhat Deputy Commissioner (DC) Salehin Tanvir Gazi said that in light of the severe cold conditions, they have decided to shut all primary and secondary educational institutions for two days. The decision follows a report from the nearby Naogaon meteorological office, which recorded temperatures in Joypurhat district dipping below 10 degrees Celsius.
Adding to the winter’s grip, the Kurigram district administration has extended the closure of 1,848 educational institutions, including primary, secondary schools and madrasas, until temperatures rise above 10 degrees Celsius. Kurigram DC Mohammad Saidul Arif advised students to stay indoors and continue their studies, highlighting the seriousness of the situation.
The cold snap has dramatically altered daily life in Joypurhat. As of 11:30 am today, the sun remained hidden, compelling vehicles to ply the streets with headlights on, a rare sight for the region.
This shutdown comes after a directive from the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) on January 16. The DSHE granted regional authorities the power to close schools if temperatures fall below 10 degrees Celsius. A cold wave is sweeping different parts of the country, severely hampering educational activities, the DSHE circular stated, emphasizing the need for regional decision-making in these extreme weather conditions.
As the northern parts of Bangladesh continue to grapple with this harsh cold wave, the closure of schools underscores the impact of extreme weather on education and daily life.
Secondary schools in Rajshahi closed due to cold; here are the details
All secondary-level schools in the northern district of Rajshahi have been declared closed for two days, starting from today (January 21, 2024), due to severe cold.
All primary-level schools are also closed today, according to an official notification signed by Dr Sharmin Ferdous Chowdhury, deputy director (acting) of secondary and higher secondary education in Rajshahi zone.
Local meteorological department yesterday predicted that the district would experience less than 10 degrees Celsius temperature for the next two days (January 21 and 22).
Following the forecast, education officers of the district held a meeting yesterday and took the decision to keep the primary and secondary schools closed.
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Saidul Islam, primary education officer of the district, told UNB’s Rajshahi correspondent that academic activity at the primary schools will remain closed only for Sunday but the offices will remain open as usual.
“Observing Sunday’s weather, the next course of action will be decided,” he said.
The district witnessed a fall of four degree Celsius temperature within a span of two days. The local Met Office yesterday recorded 9.8 degrees Celsius temperature against 13.8 degree Celsius a day before.
Dense fog blankets the whole district while wind has been blowing. As a result, a severe cold is being felt.
Rajib Khan, observer at Rajshahi Meteorological Observatory, said the minimum temperature in Rajshahi dropped to 9.6 degrees Celsius on January 13. The second lowest temperature of the season was recorded at 9.8 degrees Celsius at 7:30 am yesterday.
Read more: Educational institutions shut in Kurigram due to cold wave
On Friday, the minimum temperature was recorded at 13.8 degrees Celsius, he said.
The temperature also decreased yesterday after dense fog had descended, he said, forecasting that such weather may persist throughout January.
On January 16, Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) issued a circular saying that the education authorities in any district can close down schools in case the temperature drops below 10 degrees Celsius.
According to the circular, “A cold wave is sweeping different parts of the country and as a result the educational activities are being seriously hampered. The regional deputy directors in consultation with the district education officers can keep the educational institutions under secondary level closed if the temperature drops below 10 degrees Celsius in any district.”
Read more: Mild cold wave sweeps 3 northern districts: Met Office
UGC forcibly imposed GST system on us: JnU Teachers Association
The Jagannath University Teachers' Association (JnUTA) has alleged that the University Grants Commission (UGC) forced the authority of Jagannath University to take the admission test through the General, Science and Technology (GST) system.
JnU to build two gates to sustain it’s tradition
Sheikh Mashrick Hasan, general secretary of the Jagannath University Teachers Association (JnUTA), made this complaint in a press conference held at Jagannath University on Saturday (January 20) noon.
He said, “While Jagannath University is trying to advance, chaos is made to suppress by keeping a system like GST. We have our own Academic Council, they are the supreme authority to decide the admission process. Yet it is being forced upon us again and again,” he alleged.
Universal College Bangladesh to hold Admission Day in Ctg offering education opportunity abroad
Mashrick Hasan also said in this regard, “All the remaining universities are being kept separate from the four universities operated by the Ordinance of 1973. It is a step towards establishing a planned elite category among the universities of the country.”
Mashrick Hasan also said that the purposes of the GST system have completely failed.
10 researchers selected for UGC post-doctoral fellowship
Therefore, the Jagannath University Teachers Association (JnUTA) demanded a single admission test for all public universities through the formation of NTA (National Testing Authority) from the academic year 2024-25 to resolve the problem.
JnU to build two gates to sustain it’s tradition
To increase the beauty of the campus, the Jagannath University (JnU) authorities have decided to construct two spectacular gates along with the main gate to sustain the tradition of the university.
Vice-Chancellor of Jagannath University (JnU), Sadeka Halim has confirmed this.
She has talked about constructing the gates and said, “The buildings of Jagannath University are carrying their own traditions. According to the tradition of the university, two gates will be constructed along with the main gate and the second gate. This university will be transformed into a traditional campus in terms of art and culture, so that one can understand on entering here, this university has a glorious history and tradition.”
It is known that, in January of last year, the late vice-chancellor, Prof. Imdadul Haque planned to construct two gates. But then the work was not done as he suffered a long illness and died of cancer. After joining the current vice-chancellor, Sadeka Halim, also decided to build two beautiful gates to enhance the beauty of the campus.
A committee has been formed for the construction of these gates. The convener of the committee is the professor of the Statistics department, Ashraf-ul-Alam. The other members of the committee are: chief engineer prof. Dr. Amirul Islam, the Dean of Social Science faculty Abul Hossain and Chief Engineer Helal Uddin Patwari.
In this regard, Chief Engineer Helal Uddin Patwari said, “Our committee has held several meetings for the construction of the gates. Three designs have been developed by several surveys. We made a presentation to the current Vice Chancellor, prof. Sadeka Halim. She advised us to modify the design.”
General students have appreciated this decision.
Tariqul Islam, a student of the Bangla Department, said, “Our campus has its own glorious history. There are two plain gates, the main gate and the second gate were here from the college period. We saw many beautiful gates of many universities. I appreciate the decision to have the traditional gates in our university.
To be noted, in 2005, the 150-year-old Jagannath College was transformed into a university through the passing of laws. University activities are going on in the 14-storey academic building within the infrastructure of the college campus. There are two gates of the university which are plain and very old and fragile on simple pillars. Therefore, the university authorities want to make two beautiful gates to increase the beauty of the university.
Universal College Bangladesh to hold Admission Day in Ctg offering education opportunity abroad
Universal College Bangladesh (UCB), an STS Group institution is set to host “UCB Admission Day” in Chattogram on January 20.
The event, arranged at The Peninsula Chittagong, will host O/A level and HSC students seeking international education between 10am and 5pm to help them learn how to apply for Monash University and UoL-LSE programmes right from Bangladesh and benefit from the exclusive offerings of UCB, according to a press release.The students will be able to apply for Monash University Foundation Year and Monash University Degree Pathway Programne with on-spot offer letters. Upon completing the first year of these programmes at UCB, students will be able to easily advance to Monash University Malaysia or Australia to complete the rest of their academic years (subject to meeting certain educational criteria), it said.
The UCB Admission Day 2024 will also provide information on the University of London (UoL)’s Economics, Management, Finance, and the Social Sciences (EMFSS) programme, directed by the London School of Economics (LSE). The UoL-LSE Programme offers flexible undergraduate course options in Economics, Business and Management, Accounting and Finance, and Finance.
UCB, in collaboration with the UoL, has made it possible to earn an international degree in Bangladesh without going abroad. Students interested in the UoL-LSE Programme would require to keep an eye on the admission portal from the last week of February, said the release.
Manas Singh, CEO of STS Group, and Hew Gill, President and Provost of UCB, will welcome the parents and students attending UCB Admission Day.
Students attending the event can register online (https://forms.office.com/r/iVNkP8CscA) and enjoy special benefits such as academic assessment, one-on-one counseling sessions, and scholarship assessment opportunities. They will receive up to 40 per cent scholarship should they get admission on the UCB Admission Day.
10 researchers selected for UGC post-doctoral fellowship
The University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh has selected 10 researchers for the UGC post-doctoral fellowship.
The researchers were picked at a meeting chaired by UGC chairman (Additional Charge) Prof Dr Muhammad Alamgir on Tuesday, said a press release on Wednesday.
UGC forms probe committee against Islamic University VC
The 10 researchers who are getting the UGC fellowship are Dr Muhammad Nurul Amin Nuri and Dr Firoza Akter Khanom of Chattogram University, Prof Dr Sharaban Tahura and Prof Dr Gulshan Ara of Jagannath University, Dr Sheikh Mehedi Hasan of Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University, Dr Md Tarikul Islam of Gopalganj Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Prof Dr Farhin Hasan of American International University, Dr Shahid Md Ashif Iqbal of Premier University, Dr Sultana Razia of Barendra University and Dr Suvash Chandra Deb of Brindaban Government College.
Single entry test for public universities not from next year: UGC Chairman
A total of 30 researchers from various public, private universities located on permanent campus and government colleges of the country applied for the UGC Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2023.
According to the policy, 10 researchers from among the applicants have finally been selected for the UGC Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2023 on the basis of applicants' educational qualification, experience, publications, research title, summary, supervisor's recommendation.
UGC won’t grant exemptions for irregularities in private or public universities