Education
PM Sheikh Hasina Inaugurates National Primary Education Week-2024
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the National Primary Education Week-2024 today, emphasizing a renewed commitment to ensuring quality education for children. The event took place at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium, where the prime minister served as the chief guest.
During the ceremony, Sheikh Hasina distributed the Primary Education Medal-2023 to 126 stakeholders in recognition of their contributions to primary education. The awards were presented in 18 categories, with 36 students, 15 individuals, and three organizations receiving medals directly from the prime minister.
The theme for this year’s Primary Education Week is “Shishu Bandhov Prathomik Shikkha, Smart Bangladesher Deekkha,” underscoring the importance of child-friendly primary education as a foundation for a smart Bangladesh.
State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Rumana Ali and Secretary Farid Ahmed also addressed the audience at the event. Additionally, a video documentary showcasing the development of primary and mass education across the country was screened.
The Ummul Muminin Ayesha Siddika Hall at Islamic University (IU), Kushtia, has rolled out a free Quran learning program for its female residents. Kicking off on Saturday, July 5, the “Free Correct Quran Education” initiative held its inaugural session in the hall’s prayer room.
The launch saw the presence of Hall Provost Prof. Dr. A.K.M. Rasheduzzaman, alongside house tutors and office staff. A total of 35 female students attended the first session, which commenced with a prayer.
To ensure quality instruction, an experienced female instructor from Kushtia has been appointed. The classes will emphasize correct pronunciation and recitation of the Quran (Tajweed), aiming to deepen students’ religious understanding and values. According to hall authorities, the program is completely free, with only a nominal charge for a few supplementary books.
One participating student praised the initiative, stating, “The provost took a wonderful initiative for us. These programs will greatly enhance our religious knowledge alongside academic learning.”
Prof. Dr. A.K.M. Rasheduzzaman, the Hall Provost, shared his enthusiasm, saying, “We are grateful to the Almighty for allowing us to introduce such a meaningful program—perhaps the first of its kind in any public university dormitory. Our goal is to ensure that our students receive proper Quranic education so that they can enlighten their lives with the teachings of the Holy Quran, alongside their pursuit of worldly knowledge.”
This new program has garnered positive feedback from both students and the wider university community, marking a significant stride towards promoting a balanced spiritual and academic environment for female students at Islamic University.
Dhaka University authorities have suspended eight students for their alleged involvement in the brutal killing of Tofazzal Hossain, who was lynched two days ago at a university dormitory. The announcement was made public today, September 21, through a press release.
Among the suspended students are three former leaders of the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL). These include Jalal Ahmed, former deputy secretary of science and technology affairs; Ahsan Ullah, former secretary of mass communication and development affairs; and Al Hossain Sajjad, BCL’s office secretary and a student of the Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences.
The other suspended students are Mohammad Sumon from the Department of Soil, Water, and Environment; Muttakin Sakin from the Institute of Nutrition and Food Science; Md Firoz Kabir from the Department of Botany; and Md Abdus Samad and Wazibul Alam from the Department of Physics.
Authorities revealed that six of the eight accused — Jalal Mia, Mohammad Suman, Ahsan Ullah, Muttakin Sakin, Al Hossain Sajjad, and Wazibul Alam — have already been apprehended by law enforcement.
In addition, the university administration announced the removal of the provost of Fazlul Huq Muslim Hall, with a new provost appointed to take over the position.
Jahangirnagar University (JU) has appointed two new pro vice-chancellors and a treasurer, as announced today (September 18) by the Ministry of Education. The appointments, made on the order of the President, will last for the next four years.
The information was confirmed through three separate notifications, signed by Shahinur Islam, deputy secretary of the Secondary and Higher Education Department under the Ministry of Education.
According to the announcements, Professor Sohel Ahmed from the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Professor M Mahfuzur Rahman from the Department of Botany have been appointed as pro vice-chancellors. Professor Md Abdur Rab from the Department of Mathematics has been appointed as the university’s treasurer.
Despite their four-year tenure, the notifications specify that the President, in his capacity as Chancellor, retains the authority to cancel these appointments at any time. Additionally, their salaries will remain the same as their current pay structure.
The role of the pro vice-chancellors includes performing duties assigned by the vice-chancellor, and they are also required to reside on campus.
These new appointments follow aVice-Chancellor recent leadership change at the university. After the fall of the Awami League government on August 5, the vice-chancellor of Jahangirnagar University resigned on August 7, followed by the resignation of the pro vice-chancellors on August 13 and 19.
