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Professor Naadir Junaid of Mass Communication and Journalism Department of Dhaka University has been relieved from the University as a fact finding committee has found preliminary evidence of sexual harassment and psychological abuse of a female students of his department. At the same time, the fact-finding committee formed by the university found the preliminary truth of the complaint of sexual harassment of a female student brought against another teacher named Mohammad Ferdous of applied mathematics department of the university. The fact finding committee has forwarded both of the cases to the anti-sexual harassment cell of the university for further investigation and both of the teachers have been temporarily absolved till the investigations end. These decisions came after a syndicate, the highest body of the University, meeting held at the Nawab Nabab Ali Chowdhury Senate building of the University at 7 pm on Tuesday  The syndicate has directed the anti-sexual harassment cell to complete the investigation within next two months.

At least 13 activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) were injured in a clash during a programme supporting Palestine in Chattogram.  The clash occurred between two groups of BCL on Monday afternoon (May 6) in front of the city's Mohsin College. Ten activists from Mohsin College Chhatra League and three activists from Chowkbazar Thana Chhatra League were injured in the clash. Kazi Nayeem, the convener of Mohsin College BCL, said, "In accordance with the announced program, a procession and flag-raising program were organized at Hazi Muhammad Mohsin College to express solidarity with the ongoing global student movement for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state."   "As soon as we reached the college gate, a group led by Jahed, the president of Chowkbazar Thana Chhatra League, attacked us, injuring at least 10 of our activists. We will file a case regarding this incident," he added.  Jahidul Islam, President of Chowkbazar Thana Chhatra League, said, "The activists of Mohsin College Chhatra League attacked us over a dispute regarding tempo fare." "We were attacked by the group led by Naeem and Mizan," he added. Chittagong College Police Outpost In-charge ASI Sarwar said, "There has been some minor scuffling among them. I don't have any information about any serious injuries. We have brought the situation under control."    

Dhaka University will resume in-person classes and exams from May 8. The decision came with a notification issued from the DU public relations office on Monday. The intense heat wave is now at bearable level, and so Dhaka University will resume its in person classes from Wednesday (May 8) and the examinations will be held in person as usual, the notification reads.

DPS STS School Dhaka has recently announced its upgradation to Glenrich International School, through the gala event titled ‘Glen Fest’ held on Saturday, at the school’s senior campus in the capital's Uttara.  With the aim of transitioning from a great regional school to an international standard school, the new Glenrich International School’s Uttara campus will work towards fostering contemporary learning experiences, offering students global standard facilities and amenities to ensure high-quality education with a state-of-the-art campus, according to a press release. Previously DPS STS School Dhaka offered a regional education experience. Now, it is advancing to an ‘International’ status through Glenrich International School’s partnership with ISS (International School Services), a global organization based in the USA dedicated to enhancing international education standards.  Classes at all educational institutions to resume Sunday With extensive experience in all aspects of international education (including school leadership, school finances and accounting, curriculum development, teaching and learning, recruitment, procurement, change management, creativity and innovation), ISS is creating one of the largest global footprints in international education support working with more than 1200 international schools and thousands of educators each year. This transition from regional to international standard signifies a major milestone in DPS STS’s progression towards becoming Glenrich International School, offering a global educational experience. As part of this transformation, DPS STS School Dhaka will introduce unique programs such as Curriculum Embedded Robotics by STEMROBO, Math lab powered by Math Buddy, ABRSM (Associate Board of Royal School of Music), London curriculum with certification for Music, and French language courses in collaboration with Alliance Française. These initiatives aim to enhance students’ academic journey and elevate their prospects for future university applications with internationally recognized certifications, and the announcement of this upgradation was made at the Glen Fest through a massive celebration.   Students, teachers, parents, and participants from different schools came together in this vibrant event comprising entertaining games, music, puppet and magic show, singing, dance and art competitions, and more than 40 stalls featuring a variety of local crafts, arts, books, confectionery, apparel, and delectable foods.  Classes at secondary level educational institutions to resume Saturday Eastern Bank Limited partnered as the title sponsor, Southeast Bank Limited and JBS Holdings Limited as gold sponsors, and Sports World as the silver sponsor, resulted the GLEN-FEST Uttara 2024 event achieving remarkable success, drawing active participation from all attendees. “The affiliation with ISS marks a new chapter in our commitment to providing a world-class education that prepares students for success in a globalized world,” said Dr Shivananda C S, Principal of DPS STS School Dhaka. “As we move from DPS STS to Glenrich International School, we will be dedicated to providing state-of-the-art facilities and amenities to ensure students receive a cutting-edge and world-class education. As the world evolves, so must the schools.” The new campus of Glenrich International School will be dedicated to providing state-of-the-art facilities and amenities to ensure students receive a world-class education within a cutting-edge campus environment. In addition to enhancing students’ academic journey, Glenrich will so focus on providing students with a well-rounded education that not only prepares them for academic success but also equips them with practical skills and internationally recognized certifications, according to the school authority.

All educational institutions which remained closed for countrywide heat wave will reopen on Sunday. The Ministry of Education issued a notice to this effect on Saturday. "Classes of all educational institutions will resume from Sunday," reads the notice signed by the ministry’s public relations officer MA Khayer. Schools and colleges were scheduled to reopen on April 21 after the end of Eid holidays but the closure was extended till April 27 due to sweltering heat across the country caused by heat waves. Classes resumed on April 28 although there was no remarkable change in the heat wave condition, worrying the guardians, especially those of primary level students. The authorities extended the closure of primary and secondary level educational intuitions till May 2 following a High Court order for keeping those shut. The HC passed the suo moto order following reports of death and sickness of people including teachers and students after the reopening of the educational institutions.  

Expressing solidarity with the ongoing bout of non-violent protest on US campuses, a group of journalists who report on Jagannath University with mainstream outlets criticized the police crackdown on unarmed and peaceful protest over US support for the ongoing genocide being inflicted on Palestine population by Israel. Educational institutions including the likes Universities are the highest echelons where narrow and dogmatic walls hold no place rather those places shall remain epicenter of free thinking in addition student minds should be enshrined to express their views without any fear, reminds the statement, an apparent dig at the recent spate of NYPD atrocities. In a statement released today, the young journalists exposed the double standard brings in full display by the Joe Biden backed administration with what they observed as a clear testament to a sheer act of applying force to muzzle growing voices over brazen Biden support for Israel, turning down pleas of millions Palestinians. The "self-style advocate" for human rights US always prefers to ask countries follow the US model for taking a brag at upholding democracy but the recent instance of brutal police action is highly reprehensible one should not be emulated by any country, added the statement issued by Jagannath University Reporters Unity. “Students are described as future leaders to lead the nations and are the beacon of lights as they become the future leaders. Yet suppressing the students with force is a clear contravention to uphold rights issues, a key marker of brutal action,” reads the statement According to the statement “ As a global advocate of democracy and human rights, US by unleashing such brutal atrocities on students by law enforcers further exposed the otherwise scary image”, In a course of last two weeks, over 2000 students were detained and arrested by law enforcers throughout the campuses across US to stem the tide of growing protest by students at US administration’s unprecedented backing for Israel: from supplying arms and ammunitions, to offering military aids worth billions and fending off international pressure on Israel in international bodies by justifying the genocide.

All secondary schools, colleges, madrasas and vocational educational institutions under Khulna and Rajshahi divisions will remain closed tomorrow (May 4) due to the continued heat wave across the country. The decision to close the educational institutions was taken upon the forecast of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), said MA Khayer, information and public relations officer of the Ministry of Education, on Friday. Moreover, the same instruction will be applicable for the educational institutions in Dhaka, Tangail districts under Dhaka division, Chandpur under Chattogram division, Rangpur, Kurigram, Nilphamari and Dinajpur districts under Rangpur division, he said.

The results of Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and its equivalent examinations for 2024 will be published on May 12. The summary and statistics of this year’s examinations will be handed over to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at Ganabhaban in the morning on this day, said MA Khayer, information and public relations officer of the Ministry of Education. This year, SSC and its equivalent examinations began across the country on 15 February. The written exams ended on 12 March and the practical exams concluded on 20 March. A total of 20, 24,192 students sat for the examinations under eleven education boards.

Nine Bangladeshi universities have made it to the Times Higher Education 2024 Asia list. Times Higher Education, a renowned education magazine from the UK, shared a list of 739 universities across Asia for the year 2024 on its website on April 30. Including Bangladesh, the list includes universities from 31 different territories in Asia. Among them, India has 91 universities, China has 86, and Pakistan has 40 universities. Bangladeshi universities, including BUET and Jahangirnagar University, are ranked between 301-350. Other top universities in Bangladesh include Bangladesh Agricultural University, North South University, BRAC University, University of Dhaka, University of Rajshahi, Khulna University, and Shahjalal University of Science and Technology. The top two spots on the list went to Chinese universities: Tsinghua University and Peking University. China also has 33 universities in the top 100. In India, the Indian Institute of Science is at the top, ranking 32nd in Asia. In Pakistan, Quaid-i-Azam University leads nationally and ranks 121st in Asia. Times Higher Education Rankings 2023: DU, NSU ranked top Bangladeshi universities The rankings consider things like teaching quality, research, industry connections, and international influence. The list was made available on Times Higher Education's website on Tuesday (April 30th).

All secondary level educational institutions which remained closed for countrywide heat wave condition will reopen on Saturday. The ministry of education issued a notice in this on Thursday morning.‘Classes will resume from Saturday, reads the notice signed by the ministry’s public relations officer MA Khayer. Schools and colleges were scheduled to reopen on April 21 after the end of Eid holidays but the closure was extended till April 27 due to sweltering heat across the country caused by heat waves. Secondary schools, colleges of several districts to remain closed tomorrow Classes resume on April 28 although there was no remarkable change in the heat wave condition, worrying the guardians, especially those of primary level students. The authorities extended the closure of primary and secondary level educational intuitions till May 2 following a High Court order for keeping those shut. The HC passed the suo moto order following reports of death and sickness of people including teachers and students after the reopening of the educational institutions HC orders keeping all schools, colleges shut till Thursday