This Ramadan, UNICEF is launching a large-scale campaign to raise funds for malnourished children in Bangladesh. For the first time, the fundraising campaign is taking place inside Bangladesh, appealing to the growing affluent class who are more able to donate towards helping children in their own country. With a strong economy, Bangladesh reached lower-middle-income country status in 2015 and aims to become an upper-middle-income country by 2031. At the same time, the country’s economic progress and success mean that Bangladesh receives less foreign aid. Read More: Multiple crises set to plunge more children into poverty, ILO and UNICEF report warns “The economic progress in Bangladesh has created enhanced opportunities for us to take care of the underprivileged section of our population and to ensure that we leave no one behind. The success of Bangladesh needs to be reflected through the children, who are our future and who also depend on us for their education, healthcare and well-being,” said Masud Bin Momen, Foreign Secretary of the Government of Bangladesh. UNICEF – which is funded entirely through voluntary contributions – has been on the ground in Bangladesh for over 70 years, saving children’s lives and protecting children’s rights. Globally, UNICEF has helped save more children's lives than any other humanitarian organization. The UNICEF Ramadan fundraising campaign is a first-ever invitation from UNICEF to people in Bangladesh to let their good deeds echo for malnourished children around the country together with UNICEF. Read More: UNICEF wants investment in world's first child-focused climate risk financing solution The most common forms of malnutrition are stunting (low height for age) or wasting (low weight for height). Bangladesh has made impressive progress in addressing malnutrition. Stunting was reduced from 42 per cent in 2013 to 28 per cent in 2019. Yet, over five million Bangladeshi children under the age of five suffer from malnutrition. Stunting is caused by chronic or recurring undernutrition, and the damage done to a child’s body and brain by stunting cannot be reversed. It drags down performance at school and later at work, and puts a child at a higher risk of dying from infectious diseases. Wasting is an acute form of undernourishment which can be fatal. It is characterized by recent and severe weight loss which is often caused by lack of food and by disease. Children born to the poorest families are more likely to suffer from stunting and wasting. And when disasters such as floods strike, these already vulnerable children are at heightened risk. Read More: Heatwaves to impact almost every child by 2050: UNICEF report “There is no greater cause than championing children’s health, education and rights. This Ramadan, UNICEF invites the people of Bangladesh to join hands with UNICEF to help the most vulnerable children in their own country,” said Sheldon Yett, UNICEF Representative to Bangladesh.

International scholarship opportunities for women to pursue higher studies have increased in recent years, providing more options for women to access higher education and achieve their academic and professional goals. International scholarships cover various fields of study, including science, technology, engineering, mathematics, arts, humanities, and social sciences, enabling women to pursue their academic interests and advance their careers. In addition to covering tuition fees and other academic expenses, these scholarships also provide financial support for living expenses, travel, and other related costs. Let's take a look at some of the best scholarship opportunities for women from any country. 10 International Fully Funded Scholarships for Women  To support and empower female scholars, there are a number of scholarships available to help women pursue their education. These scholarships range from full-tuition awards to smaller grants. Here are ten scholarships for women that can help you achieve your educational goals. 1. UNESCO Scholarship for Women The L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards, established in 1998, has honored 122 pioneering female scientists for their remarkable contributions to research. Five of these awardees have since been awarded the Nobel Prize. Every year, the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards recognize five eminent female scientists – from Africa and the Arab States, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and North America – for their research accomplishments, dedication to their field, and social influence. The For Women in Science Program has earned a reputation for excellence worldwide, providing backing to around 3,900 female scientists across 116 countries. Moreover, it has made visible the incredible achievements of these women and serves as a source of inspiration to young girls contemplating a career in science. Depending on the country and year, this fellowship's deadline may vary from late March to Early September. Check this link for more info: https://www.unesco.org/en/prizes/women-science Read More: Workplace stress affecting women in Bangladesh needs attention 2. British Council Women in STEM The British Council Women in STEM Scholarships program has been operating for the last three years and is partnered with 19 UK universities. The program seeks female applicants with a STEM background who require financial assistance and who wish to motivate other women to pursue STEM careers. These scholarships are available to women from the Americas, South Asia, East Asia, Western Balkans, Central Asia, Brazil, Egypt, Mexico, and Turkey. UNESCO reported that in 2019, women only made up 30% of the world's researchers, and only 30% of female students choose STEM-related fields in higher education. Despite this, the number of women in STEM has been gradually increasing, with the current figure standing at 35% (Anon, 2022). This scholarship program is focused on providing more opportunities for girls and women in the STEM fields. Scholarship applications are accepted in September-October. Check this link for more info: https://www.britishcouncil.org/study-work-abroad/in-uk/scholarship-women-stem Read More: Legendary Women in Bangladesh with Pioneering Contribution in Diverse Fields 3. CFA Women's Scholarship Now the number of Chartered Financial Analysts or CFA-certified professionals is increasing all over the world. The CFA Institute offers scholarships to women to pursue a career as a CFA. The scholarship is given to specifically encourage women working in the investment management sector. Under this scholarship program, the cost of signing up for the CFA Program has been waived, and the fee for taking the exam is now only $350. Usually, two application windows are offered for the scholarship from September to August. Check this link for more info: https://www.cfainstitute.org/en/programs/cfa/scholarships/womens Read More: 10 Greatest Female Scientists of All Time 4. Australia Awards Scholarship The Australian Federal Government's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade administers the Australia Awards, an international scholarship program designed to help students from other countries contribute to the economic and social development of their homeland. There are opportunities to study in different universities in Australia through scholarships in 7 departments, including blue economy, health, industry-commerce, and public policy-economy-governance. This scholarship is given for Masters only. Female students are especially encouraged to apply for this scholarship. Generally, an IELTS score of 6.5 is accepted, but women can apply with a score of 6.0. Usually, the application window remains open from March to the end of April. Check this link for more info: https://australiaawardsbangladesh.org/ Read More: Jute Sanitary Napkins: Bangladeshi scientist Farhana Sultana got awarded for eco-friendly innovation 5. Generation Google Scholarship (EMEA) The Generation Google Scholarship: for women in computer science was created to support students who are pursuing a degree in computer science and to help them thrive in technology and become influential figures in the field. Selected recipients will be granted 7,000 EUR (or its local equivalent) for the 2023-2024 academic year. This scholarship will be awarded based on the individual's dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion, leadership qualities, and academic success. Any full-time female student can apply for this scholarship from the beginning of April, and the deadline is the end of April. Check this link for more info: https://buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com/scholarships/generation-google-scholarship-emea Read More: Dr Firdausi Qadri: Ramon Magsaysay 2021 Award Winner Bangladeshi Scientist

The National STEAM Olympiad for students of all levels in Bangladesh is going to start on March 15. A press conference, in this regard, was organized today at the VIP Hall of National Press Club. In collaboration with the Ministry of Education, iTesseract Technologies is working as the initiator, organizer and implementer of the competition. Calling STEAM education “as the main pillar of digital and smart Bangladesh,” Chief Executive Officer of iTesseract Technologies Mohammad Abdul Hamid said that STEAM education’s main goal is to develop the workforce for the fourth industrial revolution. He also said that the mission and vision of the National STEAM Olympiad is to encourage all students to develop awareness and skillsets to prepare for the upcoming challenges and changes related to the fourth industrial revolution (4IR). Students of all levels can participate in the Olympiad – in three rounds on eight topics. The winners of each category will have a chance to win a prize of Tk 2 lakh as the 1st prize, Tk 1 lakh and 50 thousand for the first runner-up and second runner-up respectively. The rules of participation in the competition and other related information can be found on the website: www.nationalsteamolympiad.com. The organizers also shared the objectives of National Steam Olympiad. They said one of the objectives is to increase STEAM awareness among the youngsters. It will prepare the youths by utilizing the opportunities presented by the fourth industrial revolution and motivate them in higher education, problem solving, innovation and research in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) related subjects to contribute to the implementation of the ‘Smart Bangladesh’ by 2041 goal. The Olympiad will make students interested in hands-on practical learning as well as help them to be more humane and responsible, they added. Education Minister Dr. Dipu Moni is the main patron of the National Steam Olympiad. Renowned science and information technology expert and member of the University Grants Commission, Professor Dr. Sajjad Hossain, presided over the press conference. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bangladesh Satellite Company Limited Shahjahan Mahmud was present as the chief guest. Bangabandhu Digital University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Mahfuzul Islam; BUET Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Abdul Jabbar Khan; Professor of Dhaka University Lafifa Jamal; ADN Group Chairman Asif Mahmud; Smart Group Chairman Mazharul Islam; Dell Country Director Atiqur Rahman, among others, were present.

Primary and secondary levels students in rural Bangladesh face manifold challenges in continuing their education and shortage of teachers is one of those that hampers regular their academic activities. Like many other places in the country, the academic activities at 366 government primary schools have been hampered seriously in absence of head teachers. There are 1,240 government primary schools in nine upazilas of the district and the posts of headmaster at 366 schools are lying vacant, according to District Education Office. Among these, assistant teachers have been working as acting head teacher at 234 schools but the rest schools have been operating without headmasters. Meanwhile, the assistant teachers who were performing the roles of head teacher are not getting the facilities the headmasters usually get and there is no one to look into it, forcing the teachers to continue their additional work with frustration. Nurjahan Begum, who recently got the responsibility of headmaster at Korimer Khamar Government Primary School in Sadar upazila, said “We have been performing our duties amid frustration.” During a recent visit to Muktaram Government Primary School in Sadar upazila, this correspondent found that the headmaster post of the school has been lying vacant for the past two years following the death of its headmaster. Read more: Teacher shortage hits govt primary schools in Cumilla hard Since then, no one has been appointed and no assistant teacher was made headmaster. A senior teacher of the school is performing the duty of the headmaster. Besides, five assistant teachers are available instead of nine which also hamper the academic activities, said an assistant teacher of the school, Nazneen Rebeka Sultana. Expressing dissatisfaction, Anwarul Islam, president of Muktaram Government Primary School managing committee, said “We have sent letters to the authorities concerned seeking fulfillment of the vacant posts but yet to get any response.” Read more: Gazette in six months to change names of 200 govt primary schools: State Minister Principal Salauddin Rubel, General Secretary of District Swadhinota Sikkhok Porishad (Swaship), said “The academic activities of different primary schools are facing setback due to manifold problems including shortage of teachers. The situation of primary schools in Char areas is fragile.” District Primary Education Officer Shahidul Islam, said the problem will be resolved as the higher authorities have been informed.  

President Abdul Hamid has asked the university authorities not to turn the higher education institutions under them into commercial centres. "We do not want universities to be commercialised in the name of education, considering education as a commodity," he said. The president was addressing the first convocation of the Canadian University of Bangladesh (CUB), held at the Osmani Memorial auditorium on Tuesday afternoon. President Hamid, also the chancellor of CUB, added, "A university cannot be run as per anyone's will." He called upon the entrepreneurs in the education sector to change their mentality of doing business with education. "Changing the mindset from commercialising education is good for all. Run the university in accordance with the laws and regulations," he advised.  Noting that there are currently over 150 universities in Bangladesh, he said, "If we see the newspaper, we notice that some universities are distributing certificates in the name of degrees and many universities have opened factories manufacturing graduates." He said it is very urgent to ensure the quality, transparency and accountability of educational institutions with the aim of developing the nation, building a better society and producing world-class graduates.  Read more: Respect gradually shrinking due to activities of some VCs, teachers: President at DU Convocation "Higher education is worthless without quality. So, it must be ensured that higher education is not only the highest certificate," he added. Expressing grave concern, Hamid said that the number of highly educated unemployed persons in the country is increasing day by day. If jobs cannot be linked with education, the university may have to shut due to lack of students in the days to come.   Hamid urged the university authorities to take steps to ensure the atmosphere of education as well as to build their own campus and infrastructures. "You will develop as good citizens by nurturing the history and heritage of the country and enriching yourself with knowledge and the practice of science," he hoped. Turning to the teachers, President Hamid said, "You are the great builders of a developed nation. You must have a strong moral character and be impartial, fearless and truthful." He requested everyone to work unitedly to educate and develop the young generation of the country with modern education. The Chancellor said students should not be limited to studying textbooks - they should also acquire knowledge from external sources along with the academic activities. President Hamid said there is no alternative to spreading technology-based education to make Bangladesh a developed country by 2041 as announced by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.  Read more: President to join Independent University convocation The president also directed the authorities concerned to prepare an up-to-date curriculum keeping in mind the issues like nano-technology and artificial intelligence to face the challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (FIR) Nobel Laureate and famed rights activist Kailas Satyarthi of India was the keynote speaker at the convocation.  Prime Minister's Private Industry and Investment Adviser Salman F. Rahman, Deputy Minister for Education Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury, MP, Chairman of Board of Trustees of CUB Chowdhury Nafeez Sharafat, Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr HM Zahirul Haque, Senior Advisor of the University Professor Dr Sheikh Mamun Khaled, Advisor Professor Dr. Ridwanul Haque and Professor Syed Akhtar Hossain spoke.

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas on Tuesday lauded the success of Bangladeshi students on US campuses. “We’re thrilled by the increasing number of Bangladeshis who have chosen to study in the United States to improve their prospects and find their passion. These students make valuable contributions to Bangladesh and the United States,” he said. The Ambassador highlighted the increasing number of Bangladeshi students studying in the United States, with Bangladesh currently ranking 13th among the top sending countries of origin for students studying in the United States. Ambassador Haas inaugurated the largest US university fair in Bangladesh with prospective students and US institutions. Read more: Excited to see more Bangladeshi students are choosing US: Peter Haas

Are you a novice who wants to speak English fluently or improve your communication abilities? Installing English-learning apps on Android phones is a fantastic approach to learning English rapidly. Some schools and institutions throughout the globe urge students to use these applications rather than social media and gaming apps. The English-learning applications may educate kids and adults greatly about what they have learned in schools and training centers. Having said that, continue reading to discover the most effective English-learning apps for android phones. Best Apps to Learn English Vocabulary Ultimate GRE® Vocabulary Prep This program is one of the most popular English vocabulary applications available on Google Play, and for a good reason. Not only is it useful for learning English vocabulary, but its design and game-like features also make it rather addicting. You gain points for accurately defining each word. With these points, you may unlock more words as your fluency improves. The factor of difficulty is a lot of fun! Galvanize Test Prep developed and released the app on PlayStore on 5th May 2017. It requires 10 MB of storage on the phone. The current rating of the app is 4.8 stars. Read More: Everyday Habits to Learn English Successfully Busuu Busuu is an excellent application for joining one of the biggest online learning groups. According to its website, its global network comprises millions of language enthusiasts. The features emphasise community-based learning and include a video chat platform. The app's claim that it covers all aspects of language acquisition suggests that it may be used as an all-encompassing learning tool. In their classes, you will study English vocabulary and get the opportunity to practice writing, pronouncing, and reading each word. The developer company’s name is also Busuu. They released the game on PlayStore on 29th July 2011. It is topping the PlayStore Vocabulary learning app with a 4.5 rating. VocApp English Flashcards Flashcards continue to be popular because they are effective for teaching vocabulary terms! This flashcard tool from VocApp is ideal for all levels of English learners. Within the app, you may set your favourite level of difficulty. Read More: Best Free Websites to Improve English Writing Skill This vocabulary flashcard software is distinctive in that it employs more complicated aspects to teach you every facet of a word, from its sound to its use in sentences to its explanation. For a more personalised experience, you may design your flashcards inside the program. VocApp Flashcards created the app on 19th August 2018. The game has a 4.5-star rating on PlayStore. Word of the Day Incorporating new words into your everyday life is the greatest learning method. Daily exposure to one or two new words will be beneficial in the long term. If you are already occupied with employment and other responsibilities and can only commit a little time to study, there is a simple software that may assist. With Word of the Day, you will learn a new word daily, remember your favourite terms, and browse to see what other users prefer. They also provide a variety of pronunciation choices, allowing you to place accents and stresses correctly! Vocabulary Apps created the app and published it on 6th April 2018. It takes 6MB of storage and is currently available on PlayStore with a 4.4-star rating. Read More: English Writing Skill: How to Start Writing and Improve Continuously Memrise Memrise is a flashcard application. However, this should not lead you to believe that it is straightforward. SRS, or Spaced Repetition System, is a proven technique that helps you recall words and phrases more quickly. The software offers video samples of real-world language use, so you can learn by listening to actual native speakers use their language naturally. The gamified learning style will help keep you amused and motivated to finish your education. The developer company’s name is also Memrise, and this app first came out on 20th May 2013. The app has a 4.4-star rating in PlayStore. FluentU FluentU combines actual content such as music, news, and politics to help you expand your English vocabulary and cultural understanding simultaneously. The films are designed for native speakers to expose you to original and pertinent material. Read More: How to Think in English: Learn some effective ways You may begin by viewing any movie in the vast collection that piques your interest; they are categorised by subject and difficulty level (beginner to advanced). You may click on the interactive subtitles for a quick description, pronunciation, and sample sentences for every word. FluentU has developed the app and released it on PlayStore on 2nd October 2018. The app has a 4.3-star PlayStore rating. Voxy Voxy focuses on offering English instruction to company and organisation personnel. Voxy adjusts to your requirements and provides customised instruction. Whether you require English vocabulary to pass a test or wow a customer, Voxy guarantees you acquire the appropriate terms. It evaluates your educational requirements and presents audio and video information. With the app, you can take your lessons anywhere and enjoy entertaining practice alternatives, such as karaoke-style music lessons. Read More: Best Free English Editing, Proofreading Courses Online Schedule a live, one-on-one tutoring session and get feedback. If you're studying alongside others, such as a team of workers, Voxy is built to facilitate that. Voxy, Inc. has done a tremendous job by creating super user-friendly. The app first came out on 23rd November 2011. English Vocabulary Builder This vocabulary-building application is essential for English learners of all levels. The UI is straightforward and very user-friendly. Choose a word topic and take the test to assess your knowledge of that specific word set. After that, you may evaluate the terms you mistakenly defined and save them to a specific study list. It's a really basic application, but sometimes simple is best! This vocabulary builder is helpful for students of all levels, but novices will profit the most from the terms offered. Praveen Yuva developed the app. It requires 3MP storage and is available on Playstore. The current rating is 4.4-star rating. Read More: Best Native American Podcast Sites to Learn English Alphabear Alphabear is a really entertaining game for people who like puzzle games to learn vocabulary. You must spell new words, and bears will emerge when you pick letters near one another. These bears may raise your score, lengthen your timer, or assist you in another manner. The game's design is adorable and entertaining to guarantee that you like playing. There is also an integrated dictionary for English language learners. This game will help you pick up where you left off in your memorisation of new words if you've grown tired of it. Spry Fox LLC created the app and published it on 4th September 2018. It takes 119MB of storage and is currently available on PlayStore with a 4.9-star rating. Crossword Puzzles Crossword puzzles are a fun way to spend time travelling or waiting for something. If you like crossword puzzles and are eager to increase your worldly knowledge, then Words of Wonders is the game that will push your English vocabulary to the maximum. Read More: Free English-Speaking Mobile Apps for the Non-native Speakers You will be given a few letters as hints. You will utilise them to generate new words and link them to determine the final crossword answer. With each correct response, you will virtually explore new towns and attractions. Conclusion If you are serious about enhancing your English vocabulary, the above-mentioned English vocabulary apps for android can help you. Relevant English phrases and terms should be memorised and occasionally reviewed. Find chances to utilise these newly-learned terms often, and even if you make errors, learn from them and persevere. As long as you stay enthusiastic and dedicated to your studies, you will surely be successful in cultivating a beautiful English word garden. Read More: Best YouTube Channels to Learn English

The "Safe Back to School" campaign alliance, which was formed following the Covid situation to bring back students to school, has started a new journey to ensure inclusive quality education for all in the country, under a new name: "Education Alliance Bangladesh – EAB." The declaration of this new name came at the Education Summit 2023 Wednesday in Dhaka. "Let's Work Together to Ensure Inclusive Quality Education in Bangladesh," is the new slogan of the alliance. During the opening ceremony, Onno van Manen, Save the Children Country Director said: "This alliance aims to continue working together so that we can reach a larger number of children who require our assistance. We need to elevate the voices of the children through this platform." The alliance will support the government to mitigate challenges related to quality and inclusive education. It will work with the government to strengthen the education system by taking initiatives to popularise technical/vocational education and fostering partnerships among education actors for accelerating a joyful learning environment. The closure of educational institutions from March 17, 2020, to February 14, 2021, required the launch of mass awareness campaigns as it triggered children dropout rates from schools in both urban and rural areas, causing an increase in child labour and child marriage. Against this backdrop, national and international NGOs working for the education sector in Bangladesh united themselves under the Safe Back to School. Safe Back to School's awareness campaign, research study, and advocacy-related discussions with government officials and stakeholders underlined the need for long-term activities to ensure the scope for education for all children in Bangladesh. The alliance members are Brac, British Council Bangladesh, CAMPE, Dhaka Ahsania Mission, Educo Bangladesh, FIVDB, Friendship, Habitat for Humanity Bangladesh, Humanity and Inclusion, Jagorani Chakra Foundation, Leonard Cheshire, Plan International Bangladesh, Room to Read, Save the Children, Sesame Workshop Bangladesh, Sight Savers Bangladesh, Stromme Foundation, Teach for Bangladesh, Voluntary Service Overseas, World Vision Bangladesh, and Young Power in Social Action. Read more: 'Safe Back to School’ campaign pledges full support for reopening    

The Deputy  Commissioners have proposed to the Education Minister to draft a code of conduct for private educational institutions under the monthly pay order (MPO). Education Minister Dipu Moni revealed this at a press briefing for the Deputy Commissioners Conference 2023, organised by the Cabinet division at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital on Tuesday. Read more: 2 probe committees to be formed over errors in textbooks: Dipu Moni “We have educational institutions under MPO, for which a code of conduct has been proposed. We think this is a good proposal. We will work on it,” she said. The DCs also talked about separating secondary and higher education, she said. “We feel that if we separate it, the synergies will reduce. So we have to think more about this issue.” They (DCs) also recommended changing the vacation time in the educational institutions of Haor region through creating a flexible calendar, as different regions of the country get flooded at different times. “We are already working on creating a separate calendar with everything in mind,” said the education minister. Besides, the DCs suggested a full-time television channel on education, she added. Read more: New curriculum books may contain mistakes: Dipu Moni Another proposal made by the DCs is to change the designation of education officers after specifying as District Education Officer, Upazila Education Officer, District Primary Education Officer, Upazila Secondary Education Officer, District Secondary Education Officer, Upazila Secondary Education Officer. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina opened the three-day conference of deputy commissioners (DCs) at Shapla Hall of her office here in the city.

Two high-level probe committees will be formed to identify those responsible for mistakes and distortions in the textbooks distributed this year, said Education Minister Dipu Moni on Tuesday. “I see identifying errors in the textbooks very positively,” she told the reporters at a press briefing on the corrections of mistakes in the textbooks of the new academic year at the International Mother Language Institute of the capital. Read more: If there are errors in textbooks, they will be corrected: Dipu Moni The outline of these two committees will be presented by next Sunday (January 29, 2023), she said, adding that officials from the Prime Minister's Office, Education, Primary and Mass Education ministries and related ministries will be involved in the committee. A committee will consist of experts for each subject and the ministry will provide an online form for revision of textbooks, she said. In this form, people from the country and abroad will have an opportunity to inform the ministry about errors or inconsistencies in textbooks, said Dipu Moni. Experts will review all the textbooks again and will take note of the mistakes identified in the textbooks and fix them and those corrections will be sent to the educational institutions, she added. Read more: NCTB gives corrections for 9 mistakes in 3 textbooks of new curriculum The other committee will be formed with the  representatives from the Prime Minister's Office, representatives from two ministries, representatives from National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) and officials of the ministries concerned, the education minister said. “It will be investigated whether the mistakes and controversial topics in the textbook were intentionally added or not.” Earlier, NCTB provided corrections for nine mistakes they found in three textbooks of classes 9 and 10 this year. NCTB issued a notification in this regard on January 15, 2023 and posted the corrections on their website. Read more: Zafar Iqbal admits plagiarism charge in new textbook, expresses disappointment Besides, eminent writer and academician Dr Muhammed Zafar Iqbal and Professor Hasina Khan expressed regret over the plagiarised content found in the class 7 science textbook that they had edited. They also took responsibility in a statement. As part of the new curriculum from this year, science textbooks for classes 6 and 7 were printed and distributed to students as ‘Anusandhani Path’. In an article published in a daily, a complaint was raised over copying some sections of this book from the National Geographic educational site.