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Arafat Rahaman

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Literacy rates

Int'l Literacy Day / Half the children can’t read, comprehend

8 September 2026
As the government aims to raise the country’s literacy rate to between 86 and 90 percent by 2030, nearly half of children aged seven to 14 still fail to read and understand a simple story.
8 September 2026
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Reaction / When did offensive speech become terrorism?

6 September 2026
Sifat Abdullah's trouble began with his claim that two electricity bills for his household totalled Tk 9,000
6 September 2026
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Why girls continue to outpace boys in SSC results

5 September 2026
Differences in school attendance, child labour, stipend incentives and study routines are widening the performance gap between male and female students in the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations, according to educationists, teachers and candidates.
5 September 2026
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3 Public Universities: VCs’ greetings to BNP leaders raise ethical questions

4 September 2026
The vice chancellors of at least three public universities have recently used their institutions’ official platforms to congratulate BNP leaders on appointments to party posts amid ongoing controversies over politically influenced appointments to top university positions.
4 September 2026
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Reform missteps behind SSC result swings: experts

23 August 2026
Since the late 1980s, Bangladesh’s SSC pass rate has seen major fluctuations, reflecting not only student performance but also suggesting the influence of political realities, exam reforms, marking practices, and education policies.
23 August 2026
Eid holidays in Bangladesh 2026

Health, education spending to reach 5% of GDP by 2031

22 August 2026
Govt’s five-year plan sets targets for two key sectors
22 August 2026
Bangladesh SSC results 2026 pass rate

SSC pass rate hits 19-year low

11 August 2026
This year’s SSC results painted a grim picture, with the pass rate across the nine general education boards hitting a 19-year low and GPA-5 achievers falling to their lowest level since 2020.
11 August 2026
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Dakhil pass rate lowest in 23 years

11 August 2026
The Madrasah Education Board recorded its lowest pass rate in 23 years at 55.49 percent, while the Technical Education Board posted a 19-year low of 58.20 percent in this year’s SSC and equivalent examinations, according to education ministry data.
11 August 2026
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MEMES more than just a laugh

Memes, often dismissed as mere humour, can be a powerful tool for depicting social and political issues with satire.
19 December 2023
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Memes: More than just a laugh

Memes, often dismissed as mere humour, can be powerful tools for depicting social and political issues with satire
19 December 2023
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HSC pass rate, GPA-5 dip

The pass rate in this year’s HSC examinations has dropped to 75.90 percent from last year’s 84.31, while the number of students with a GPA-5 has halved from last year’s 1,59,755.
26 November 2023
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Technical edu board outperforms others

While an overall decline in the pass rate and number of GPA-5 holders marked this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate and equivalent examinations, the Technical Education Board has emerged as the top-performing board.
26 November 2023
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HSC pass rate, GPA-5 dip

The pass rate in this year's HSC examinations has dropped to 75.90 percent from last year's 84.31, while the number of students with a GPA-5 has halved from last year's 1,59,755
26 November 2023
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UGC member urges teachers to ensure 80pc turnout in polls

University Grants Commission Member Professor Sazzad Hossain yesterday urged university teachers to work towards bringing “at least 80 percent voters” to polling stations for the 12th national election.
11 November 2023
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Three-day blockade: Low turnout at schools

Student attendance was significantly lower in most educational institutions in Dhaka on the first day of the three-day blockade called by BNP and Jamaat.
31 October 2023
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Empowering mothers in Gaibandha

Munmun Akhter, a 23-year-old mother from Dhonaruha village in Gaibandha’s Saghata upazila, regularly recites poems and sings to her infant daughter to ensure her cognitive development and enhance her imagination.
30 September 2023
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Govt move to check prices falls flat

The commerce ministry’s price cap on onions, potatoes, and eggs barely made an impact on the runaway prices as shopkeepers in the capital have not complied with the order.
15 September 2023
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Dhaka’s educational heritage

In 400-year-old Dhaka, a few educational institutes have stood the test of time. These century-old schools have played a significant role in shaping the education and culture of the city and beyond and have produced notable individuals who have left their mark on the national and world stages.
8 September 2023
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Academic activities in peril

Academic activities at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University in Gopalganj are being severely hampered due to a shortage of basic infrastructure and teachers.
27 August 2023
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AL activists, police take over some BNP sit-ins

Law enforcers were seen confiscating the tables, chairs and microphones that BNP was supposed to use in the sit in
29 July 2023
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SSC & Equivalent Exams: Pass rate hits 13-year low

The success rate in this year’s SSC and equivalent exams has hit a 13-year low mainly due to poor performances in mathematics and bad results in Sylhet board due to floods in that region, officials said.
28 July 2023

Pass rate, GPA-5 lowest in 5 years

The pass rate in this year’s Dakhil examinations under the Madrasa Education Board is  74.70 percent, which is the lowest in the past five years.
28 July 2023
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‘We’re left with no choice’

Hundreds of secondary school teachers have been protesting in front of Jatiya Press Club for the past two weeks, demanding nationalisation of secondary educational institutions.
23 July 2023
30 parties to join Jan 7 polls

Registration of 2 Parties: Questions raised over EC’s picks

A day after the Election Commission primarily cleared little-known Bangladesh Nationalist Movement (BNM) and Bangladesh Supreme Party (BSP) for registration as political parties,
17 July 2023
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Primary schools in Thakurgaon, Nilphamari: Lack of fund, resources hinder progress

There are no libraries at nine out of 10 primary schools in Nilphamari and seven out of ten schools in Thakurgaon, according to the latest Centre for Policy Dialogue studies.
24 June 2023
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Braving scorching heat in the line of duty

It was around 2:30pm on Tuesday.
7 June 2023
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Cluster Admission Tests: 22 univs lag behind, have vacant seats

Twenty-two public universities, who held cluster admission tests for the 2021-22 academic year, could not start classes on time due to lengthy migration of freshers.
7 May 2023

Four teachers appointed against two vacant posts

The authorities of Mawlana Bhasani Science and Technology University (MBSTU) in Tangail appointed four teachers against two vacant positions, ignoring the recruitment circular and recommendations of academic planning committees.
5 May 2023

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