Education
SSC, Equivalent Exam Results to be Published on July 28
In an eagerly awaited announcement, the Dhaka Education Board source has confirmed that the results of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and its equivalent examinations will be unveiled on July 28. This decision was reinforced by Dhaka Education Board Chairman and Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee President, Tapan Kumar Sarkar, during a media briefing on Wednesday.
A staggering total of 20,72,153 students from 11 education boards, comprising nine general boards, one madrasa board, and one technical board, participated in the SSC and equivalent examinations. Despite facing challenging circumstances brought on by the pandemic, the exams were conducted in all subjects with full 100 marks. However, the syllabuses were prudently curtailed due to the limited in-person classes attended by the candidates during the pre-Covid period.
The proposal to shorten the syllabuses was driven by the government’s concern for the student’s well-being and the fair evaluation of their academic performance. With students experiencing reduced opportunities for traditional learning, this decision aimed to level the playing field for all participants.
Originally, the education boards proposed to release the results between July 25 and July 27. However, following careful consideration, the government opted for a unified nationwide announcement on July 28. This decision will ensure that students across the country receive their results simultaneously, maintaining a sense of equality and fairness.
The results of public examinations such as SSC and HSC are typically preceded by a consultation process between education boards and the education ministry. The Prime Minister’s Office also plays a crucial role in finalizing the release date, with the Prime Minister herself inaugurating the publication process.
As the date draws nearer, students, parents, and educators alike eagerly anticipate the results, which will open doors to future academic pursuits and career opportunities for young achievers.
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.
Md Ziaul Haque Bhuiyan, a prominent businessman and young professional, has been elected as the new President of the IUT Alumni Association (IUTAA). His election to this leadership position follows his term as Vice President of the organization from 2022 to 2024.
Bhuiyan’s professional journey began after earning his engineering degree in electrical engineering from the Islamic University of Technology (IUT). Throughout his academic and professional career, he has been actively involved in various social initiatives. He has held senior roles in several renowned multinational corporations and local business groups, including Grameenphone, Huawei, and Onno Rokom Group.
Currently, he serves as the Chief of Staff at ShopUp, Bangladesh’s largest startup, and is the co-founder of an AI-focused startup, Oleyn.ai. In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, Bhuiyan leads multiple businesses and social organizations, with a strong emphasis on youth development.
He also previously served as President of Junior Chamber International Bangladesh (JCI), a well-known global organization. Furthermore, Bhuiyan holds the position of Director at Chandpur Model Hospital in Haziganj, Chandpur, actively contributing to the healthcare sector.
