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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Bangladesh on Tuesday (November 28, 2023) signed a $100 million loan agreement to improve computer science, software engineering, and information technology (IT) programs in three universities in Bangladesh. Md. Shahriar Kader Siddiky, Secretary, Economic Relations Division (ERD), and Edimon Ginting, Country Director, ADB, signed the loan agreement on behalf of Bangladesh and ADB, respectively, at a ceremony at ERD in Dhaka. “This project will help accelerate fourth industrial revolution technology adoption, realize the vision of Digital Bangladesh, and enable the country to reap the demographic dividend by creating digitally qualified young human resources and entrepreneurs,” said ADB Country Director Edimon Ginting. “This new initiative builds on ADB’s ongoing skills development support through industry partnerships to increase competitiveness and foster innovation,” he said. Read: ADB to provide $200 million to promote energy efficiency, transition in Bangladesh The Improving Computer and Software Engineering Tertiary Education Project will upgrade the computer science and engineering, software engineering, and information technology degree programs of the leading public universities in Bangladesh. The universities receiving the funding are: Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), University of Dhaka (DU), and Jashore University of Science and Technology. These programs will adopt blended learning techniques and integrate the latest technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and internet of things. These programs will seek international accreditation to ensure that students get updated curricula that adhere to international standards. Read: ADB to lend $336.5 million to Bangladesh to help develop vaccine production ADB will support the establishment of modern classrooms and laboratories, collaboration and start-up spaces, and auxiliary facilities in the three universities. These facilities will incorporate climate- and disaster-resilient designs, energy- and water-saving features, and will include women-friendly amenities and services. The universities will develop capacities of teachers to be proficient in new instructional approaches and emerging digital technologies. The students and teachers from the three and other universities will also work with industry partners to come up with innovative solutions through joint research and development. Mandatory internship opportunities, career counseling, and industry placement will be provided to undergraduate students, particularly for women. Read: ADB provides $90 million for clean water, sanitation services in the Hill Tracts

Not a single student passed from 42 educational institutions across the country in the 2023 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations, according to the results published on Sunday. The number of educational institutions with zero percent pass rate last year was 50. Education Minister Dipu Moni handed over the result summary to the Prime Minister earlier this morning. The combined pass rate – across 11 education boards – of the 2023 HSC and equivalent exams is 78.64 percent. This marks a 7.31 percent drop compared to 2022’s combined pass rate of 85.95 percent. A total of 10,67,852 candidates passed the exams in all the education boards. The pass rate of HSC examination in nine general education boards stands at 75.9 percent. Among the nine education boards, the pass rate in Dhaka Board stands at 79.44 percent. The pass rate in Chattogram Board is 74.45 percent while for Rajshahi Board the pass rate stands at 78.46 percent. Meanwhile, 73.4 percent students passed in Sylhet Board. The pass rate is 80.65 percent in Barishal, 75.39 percent in Cumilla, 70.44 percent in Mymensingh, 70.44 percent in Dinajpur, and 69.88 percent in Jashore boards.    

Girls outshined boys in the HSC and equivalent exams this year too with 80.57% girls passing the exams as against 76.76% boys. Girls showed their brilliance in achieving highest Grade Point Average GPA-5 as girls secured 49,365 GPA-5 against boys’ 43,230. Read: HSC, equivalent exams 2023: Pass rate drops more than 7% compared to last year  The number of boys who appeared for the exams was high compared to the girls this year. A total of 6, 98,135 boys and 6, 76,353 girls sat for the exams under 11 education boards across the country. This year a total of 13, 74,488 students sat for HSC and equivalent exams from August 17 to September 25. A total of 10, 67, 852 students passed the exams and the results were handed over to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina by Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni in the morning. Read: HSC, equivalent exams 2023: Number of GPA-5 falls by almost 50%  The overall pass rate was 85.95 last year but this year it stood at 78.64 percent, a decline by 3.81 percent. 

A total of 92,0365 students have received GPA-5 in 2023 HSC and equivalent exams – an almost 50 percent decline compared to 2022. In 2022, a total of 176,282 students obtained GPA-5. Education Minister Dipu Moni handed over the result summary to the prime minister earlier this morning (November 26, 2023). Also read: HSC, equivalent exams 2023: Pass rate drops more than 7% compared to last year Later, chairmen of different education boards handed over the results of their respective boards to the PM. This year, a total of 13,74,488 students sat for HSC and equivalent exams from August 17 to September 25. Of them, 698,135 are boys, and 676,353 are girls. Also read: PM unveils HSC, equivalent results

The combined pass rate – across 11 education boards – of the 2023 HSC and equivalent exams is 78.64 percent. This marks a 7.31 percent drop compared to 2022’s combined pass rate of 85.95 percent. A total of 10,67,852 candidates passed the exams in all the education boards. Also read: PM unveils HSC, equivalent results The pass rate of HSC examination in nine general education boards stands at 75.9 percent. Among the nine education boards, the pass rate in Dhaka Board stands at 79.44 percent. The pass rate in Chattogram Board is 74.45 percent while for Rajshahi Board the pass rate stands at 78.46 percent. Also read: HSC results handed over to PM Meanwhile, 73.4 percent students passed in Sylhet Board. The pass rate is 80.65 percent in Barishal, 75.39 percent in Cumilla, 70.44 percent in Mymensingh, 70.44 percent in Dinajpur, and 69.88 percent in Jashore boards.

The result statistics of this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations were handed over to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina this morning. Education Minister Dipu Moni handed over the combined result statistics of all 11 education boards to the premier at the latter’s official residence Ganabhaban. Also read: Graduate Programs in the US: Guide for Bangladeshi Students Later, chairmen of the nine general education boards, Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board and Bangladesh Technical Education Board handed over the result statistics of their respective boards. This year a total of 13,74,488 students sat for HSC and equivalent exams from August 17 to September 25. Of them, 6,98,135 are boys and 6,76,353 are girls. Also read: 45th BCS written tests postponed Dipu Moni and Deputy Minister for Education Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury spoke on the occasion. The education minister will hold a press conference at the International Mother Language Institute at Segunbagicha in Dhaka at 2:30 pm to unveil the detailed HSC results before the media. Also read: Recruitment test for assistant teachers of govt primary schools on Dec 8

If you want to boost your chances of a great career, consider studying in the USA. Students from Bangladesh and other parts of the world can grab this opportunity and choose from thousands of graduate programs. This educational journey in the USA offers not just academic excellence but also opens doors to a successful future. Here is a detailed guideline for international students to find their desired graduate program in the USA. Ways to Search for Academic Programs and Universities in the US Before you start looking at universities in the US, define your criteria first, such as location, programs, and budget. This will help narrow down your choices and make your search more focused. After that, follow the following steps. Start at the US Department of Education College Navigator Begin your journey by visiting the US Department of Education College Navigator website. This comprehensive platform allows you to search for associate’s, bachelor’s, and advanced degrees (master's and doctoral), making it an excellent starting point for exploring a wide range of programs. You can get a list of universities by applying different search filters. Read more: Higher Study in Germany: Scholarship Opportunities for Bangladeshi and Other International Students The American Center Talking to someone who knows about studying in the US can be really helpful. In that case, you can check EducationUSA. EducationUSA is a network by the US Department of State, and they have three advising centers in Dhaka and Chattogram. You can visit one of these centers near you to get information. You may attend virtual webinars online to learn more about American universities. EducationUSA offers precise and up-to-date information on all accredited US higher education institutions. Geared toward prospective students, the center provides comprehensive services for those aspiring to pursue higher education in the United States. Further, EducationUSA offers step-by-step programs guiding students through the application process. Weekly seminars are conducted for each application step, and individual counseling with advisers is available to further support students in their educational journey. Read more: Study in Norway: Scholarship Opportunities for International Students including Bangladesh

The written tests for the 45th Bangladesh Civil Service examination which were scheduled to start from November 27, 2023, were postponed for unavoidable reasons. 9,841 pass 43rd BCS written test Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) issued a press release in this regard this afternoon. 12,789 candidates pass 45th BCS preliminary test The changed schedule of the examination will be published on the PSC website, reads the release.

A day-long butterfly fair was held at Jahangirnagar University (JU) campus on Friday with the aim of conservation of butterflies and raising public awareness.Jahangirnagar University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr.Nurul Alam inaugurated the fair in front of Zahir Raihan Auditorium around 10 am.The Zoology Department of JU in association with the entomology unit of the Zoology Department of the University organized the fair.Various events of the day-long fair included dance, butterfly painting competition for children and teenagers, butterfly photography exhibition, butterfly photography competition, butterfly hut visit, butterfly kite flying, origami competition, barwari debate, butterfly recognition.This year, 'Butterfly Award 2023' was given to Prof. Anwarul Islam of Dhaka University Zoology department and 'Butterfly Young Enthusiast Award' was given to Md. Zahir Raihan of Chittagong University for special contribution to nature conservation.It is to be noted that the Butterfly Fair was held in the campus for the first time in 2010 to create public awareness about butterflies. Since then the butterfly fair has been held every year.