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The admission test for the undergraduate programme of the Arts, Law and Social Science unit (B unit) of Dhaka University for the 2024-2025 academic session was held on Saturday. The admission test was held on Dhaka University campus and in 7 other divisional cities of the country. Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka University Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmad Khan visited the Arts Building exam center. Students demand MBBS admission test results be republished Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor Dr. Sayma Haque Bidisha, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) Professor Dr. Mamun Ahmed, Treasurer Professor Dr. M. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, Dean of the Faculty of Arts Professor Dr. Mohammad Siddiqur Rahman Khan, and Proctor Associate Professor Saifuddin Ahmad were present. VC Dr. Niaz Ahmad Khan expressed satisfaction over the smooth and peaceful conduct of the admission test. SUST students protest against discriminatory quotas and high fees He sincerely thanked all concerned for their cooperation in organising the test in a transparent and orderly manner. A total of 125,500 applicants applied for 2,934 seats this year.

Students of Rabindra University in Sirajganj blocked the Bogura-Nagarbari highway for three hours demanding permanent campus on Tuesday. The students gathering from several departments set fire and blocked the highway in front of the temporally Academic Bhaban-3 of the university and continued till 1:45pm commencing at 11am. Addressing the event, students Jakaria, Raihan Uddin, Miraj, and Ambar alleged that though the university was established in 2016, no permanent campus is yet to be set up. The campus is running on rented buildings and struggling with a sufficient number of classrooms, they said. The authorities concerned haven’t taken any measures so far despite demonstrating several times earlier, the students alleged. Read: JU students stage blockade over Afsana's death Shahjadpur police station Officer-in-Charge Md Aslam Ali said the three-hour blockade by the students caused severe traffic congestion on both ends of the highway. The students left the highway paving for the traffic movement upon assurance of the concerned administration, he added.

The admission-related activities of the 193 candidates for the 2024-25 academic year MBBS (Medical) admission test, selected under the freedom fighter's child and backward community quotas, have been postponed till the verification of their documents or information is completed. If any information is found to be incorrect, their preliminary selection will be canceled, according to the Directorate General of Health Services. This information was shared through a press release signed by Senior Information Officer Mohammad Shahadat Hossain of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Students demand MBBS admission test results be republished However, the admission process for the remaining candidates and other medical college activities will continue. The press release stated that the parents of the 193 selected candidates must present their freedom fighter certificate, birth registration certificate, and all other proofs, along with academic certificates, for verification at the Medical Education Branch on the second floor of the old building at the Health Directorate in Mohakhali by January 29, 2025. It is worth noting that, according to the policy, there is a 5% quota for the children of freedom fighters, martyrs, and war heroines. Additionally, there is a quota for backward communities.

Students have issued an ultimatum for the republication of medical admission test results for the 2024-25 academic year by today, calling for the abolition of all irrational quotas, including the freedom fighter quota. The demand was made during a sit-in and protest rally today held at the Central Shaheed Minar at 11:30 am. Students from Dhaka University also expressed solidarity with the protest. MBBS admission test results published During the event, protesters raised various slogans. “Yesterday, many candidates with 40 or 41 marks gained admission, while others who scored double that could not. Isn’t this discrimination?,” said Kumudini Women's Medical College Psychiatry Prof Dr Major (retd) Abdul Wahab, while expressing solidarity with the students. “Since you have learned to protest, you must continue to fight for your rights on the streets,” he said urging the students. Doha, a student of Dhaka Medical College, said, “After a successful movement demanding the abolition of discrimination, this kind of biased treatment in the medical admission exam should not happen. When the passing mark is 40, how can someone with 37 or 38 marks gain admission? We demand an end to this discrimination today.” MBBS admission test to be held Friday Abir Hossain, a student of Sir Salimullah Medical College, said, “In previous years, students scoring slightly below the cutoff could gain admission through quotas. But this year, candidates with marks 30 to 35 below the cutoff have been admitted through the quota system, which is unacceptable. We demand the abolition of all quotas, including the freedom fighter quota, and the republication of the results today.” Mahin Sarkar, a coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, also expressed solidarity with the medical students, saying, “Even after the movement in Bangladesh, we see irrational quotas being implemented in medical colleges. “Some students scoring 72 marks didn’t gain admission, while others with 40 marks did. We demand the immediate republication of the medical admission results and the abolition of all irrational quotas in all universities and medical admission exams,” he said.

The results of the admission test for the MBBS course at both public and private medical colleges for the 2024-25 academic session were published on Sunday. Among the candidates, 45.62 percent secured the pass mark this year, the Health Ministry said in a media release. According to the statement, the female candidates outnumbered the male ones in the admission test. Online transfer of primary school teachers begins Jan 20 This year, a total of 1,35,666 students filled out forms for the medical test, and of them, 1,31,729 appeared for the examination. The pass mark was fixed at 40%, and a total of 60,095 students have come out successful. Of them, 22,159 are male candidates and 37,936 are female candidates. Those who secured the first position obtained 90.75 marks. The admission window for eligible students to government medical colleges will be open from February 2, 2025, to February 8, 2025. DU to launch Tk 3,000 monthly aid for female students facing accommodation crisis Meanwhile, the notification for online applications for admission to private medical colleges will be released on January 23, 2025. Earlier, the MBBS admission test for the 2024-2025 academic year was held on Friday.

Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) has honoured three vice-chancellors of agricultural universities and the newly appointed Director General (DG) of the Department of Livestock Services (DLS) for their significant contributions to the country’s livestock sector. The event, hosted by BAU’s Faculty of Veterinary Science, took place at the university’s Teachers’ Complex on Saturday. Smart agriculture can break agricultural product syndicates in Bangladesh: Experts The honourees were Prof. Dr. Md. Alimul Islam, Vice-Chancellor of Sylhet Agricultural University; Prof. Dr. Kazi Rafiqul Islam, Vice-Chancellor of Patuakhali Science and Technology University; Prof. Dr. Mohammad Lutfur Rahman, Vice-Chancellor of Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University; and Dr. Md. Abu Sufian, DG of the Department of Livestock Services. All four are distinguished alumni of BAU’s Faculty of Veterinary Science. BAU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. A. K. Fazlul Haque Bhuiyan attended the event as the chief guest. In his address, he commended the honourees for their leadership and pivotal roles in advancing the country’s livestock sector. The event was presided over by the Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Science, Prof. Dr. Md. Bahanur Rahman. 64th founding anniversary of Bangladesh Agricultural University celebrated Prof. Bahanur Rahman praised the four alumni for their exceptional achievements, highlighting the Faculty of Veterinary Science's tradition of excellence in education and research. He emphasised the faculty's pivotal role in advancing the livestock sector through innovative research, disease prevention, and sustainable productivity, all of which contribute significantly to national development and the economy.

The online transfer process for assistant teachers of government primary schools to their respective upazilas/thanas will begin on January 20. Md Jahangir Alam Khan, deputy chief information officer of the Primary and Mass Education Ministry, confirmed this in a media statement on Thursday.

The admissions tests for MBBS for the 2024-2025 academic years will be held on Friday. The exam will start at 10:00am, according to the Health and Family Welfare Ministry. The candidates appearing for the MBBS admission test are allowed to bring only admit cards and strictly prohibited from bringing any pens other than black ballpoint pens, watches, calculators, or electronic devices. KUET admission test on Jan 11, results on Jan 26 The gates of the centers will open at 8:00 am and close at 9:30 am, according to the ministry. Candidates and their guardians are requested to leave home early, allowing sufficient time to ensure arrival at the examination halls by 9:30 am.

Dhaka University (DU) administration will launch a temporary financial assistance programme for female students who cannot stay in university halls due to accommodation crisis. Starting next month, each eligible student will receive Tk 3,000 per month under this programme. DU Treasurer Professor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury shared this information during a press conference held at the Professor Abdul Matin Chowdhury Virtual Classroom, near the Vice-Chancellor's office, on Wednesday. Textbook distribution to be completed by Feb: Press Secretary  He said that the university lacks adequate accommodation facilities for female students. Although the university has taken various initiatives to address this issue, the process takes time. In response to student needs, DU will start the financial assistance programme as a temporary measure. "This assistance may not be a large amount, but it will help the students to some extent. All students who have not been allotted a seat will receive this assistance,” added the treasurer.  The university is also working on constructing new halls, and temporary bunk beds have already been installed.  Professor Jahangir Alam also said that the Chinese  Embassy in Bangladesh has confirmed the construction of a hall for 2,500 female students.  Teachers should be honored with the highest status: Hasnat Abdullah DU Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Administration) Professor Sayma Haque Bidisha said that building the necessary infrastructure will take some time, but the administration is working diligently to alleviate students' hardships in the meantime. The financial assistance programme will provide temporary relief, allowing students to stay elsewhere. DU Proctor Saifuddin Ahmed, Dr. Abdullah-Al-Mamun, Chairperson of the Provost Standing Committee, and other female hall provosts, were present at the time, among others.  

Bangladesh Agriculture University (BAU) authorities have expelled 28 students for one year for ragging first year students of the university. Provost of Hossain Shaheed Suhrawardy hall Bazlur Rahman Molla disclosed the decision around 4 am on Monday. Provost Bazlur said allegations of ragging were brought against 28 students on January 11. Textbook distribution to be completed by Feb: Press Secretary  After scrutiny, 28 students of the Suhrawardy hall were expelled as per the No 7 ordinance of the university. Action against the 25 non-resident students will be taken later. KUET admission test on Jan 11, results on Jan 26 Prof. Dr Md Abdul Aleem, proctor of the university, said a student fell unconscious during ragging on January 11 and punitive action were taken against the accused involved in the ragging.