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A response to the government’s decision to scrap the lottery for admission

There must be no admission test or even a lottery for children up to class three, let alone KG children. The guardians must take their children to the schools adjacent to their respective homes, whether government or private. Of course, our government primary schools are not available in urban areas according to the population. Moreover, most guardians show their reluctance to send their wards to those schools for some valid reasons. However, private schools are available here and there. Without running after so-called reputable schools, guardians should send their children to schools near their homes, which will make their children’s lives...

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A response to the government’s decision to scrap the lottery for admission

There must be no admission test or even a lottery for children up to class three, let alone KG children. The guardians must take...

Grammar or fluency in English: Which one is more important?

Whenever we see English questions, whether in public examinations, BCS, or any recruitment test, let alone the internal examinations of educational institutions, we can...

Dogme ELT fosters a communicative atmosphere and natural learning

Dogme ELT is a communicative approach to language teaching that encourages teaching without published textbooks and emphasises conversational communication among learners and teachers. It is...

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Impact of World Bank’s Policies: Barriers for Community Development and Education for Social Justice

A Case Study on community development: “Ms. Setara Akter (17) of East Chorbata village of Subarnachar Upazila in Noakhali District was a student of...

Why has the Coaching Revolution Occurred in the Country?

Coaching centres have sprung up from the remotest parts of the country to the capital city, with their presence ranging from important spots to...

The Economics of School Drop-Outs

“Its time to school!” After waking up at morning we expect to see that every child is going to school and wish that they...

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School Feeding Program Can Make A Big Difference

Though school feeding program seems to be a new phenomenon in our educational context, it goes on in many developing countries with good impact around the globe. In our new education policy, this idea has been ingrained. Of course, school feeding activities have been in vogue in some schools in limited areas run by non-government organizations. We hold many...

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Do We Need More Public Universities?

The government has planned to establish five more public universities that has sparked a dozen questions whether we need more public universities at this...

Cognitive Status of the Youth on the Physical Growth of a Child on the Prenatal Stage

The prenatal stage or the stage of life growing in a mother’s womb is very vital or crucial for the physical, mental, emotional development...

Quality Assurance at the Affiliated Institutions of Higher Education of the National University of Bangladesh

Abstract: Research for this paper, the first of its kind in Bangladesh, has been carried out on quality assurance by  questionnaire, interview and observation ...

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Is New Admission System in MBBS and BDS Bliss or Bane?

The hasty decision of the ministry of health regarding the admission test for admission seekers to MBBS and BDS course has sparked protest across...

International Literacy Day: Should not We Redefine ‘Literacy’ Against the Current Global Scenario?

Following the usual calendar, International Literacy Day has appeared again before us to make us conscious and consider our progress since we observed it...

Subject-based Teacher in Secondary Schools

Secondary level education is the second important tier of education which experiences some anomalies and negligence from the authorities concerned for a long. Many...

An Ice-breaking Session: Why is it Necessary?

Ice-breaking is an activity that is conducted when a group of unknown or semi-known or little-known people gathers in a particular place for receiving...

Stop Coaching Business

The above headlines on July 22 that appeared in all the national dailies definitely caught the attention of all who are concerned with education....

How Secondary English Teachers Can be Developed into Trainers

It is the new initiative of BRAC to develop trained English teachers into trainers. It is based on the theory of “The mother who...

Universal Primary Education and Bangladesh

The concept of universal education dates back to 2000 when UNESCO hosted the Dakar summit which was participated in by 180 countries. They committed...

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Subject-based Teacher in Secondary Schools

Secondary level education is the second important tier of education which experiences some anomalies and negligence from the authorities concerned for a long. Many changes call for monetary involvement whereas many don’t need money but can bring some positive changes in this sector. The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education has recently sent a proposal to the Ministry of...

Dropped Out Students in the SSC are Mostly Girls

SSC examination on the short syllabus is going to start on 14 November and end on 23 November. Collecting a certificate by sitting practically for examination retains much significance and pure joy, which our students missed due to Corona for the last two years. What's about the dropped out students? Evaluation is an important part of the teaching-learning process. However,...

Higher Secondary Certificate Results Have Shown Some Hidden Crisis in Education

The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exam in Bangladesh is one of the most significant exams, which marks the end of a student’s secondary education, paving the way for higher studies. This year, the Higher Secondary Certificate exams ran from June 26 to August 19, 2025. Exams took place across 11 education boards: nine general, one Madrasah and one Technical. A...

Ranking Secondary Schools

Ranking secondary schools has been done for the first time in Bangladesh by the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education at the behest of the Ministry of Education. The Planning Wing of DSHE has done this commendable job. Hats off the initiators. Schools will receive appreciation and admonition according to the ranking, they said. It has, no doubt, added...

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How far JU Teachers’ demonstration justified?

Jahangir Nagar University, the only fully-fledged residential university stresses its campus on the beautiful lap of nature decorated with lakes, green foliage of trees...

Admission into Higher Educational Institutions

For higher education, fifty thousand seats lie against about six and a half lac students. Moreover, another one lac student may be added to...

Campus Police

A timely and thought-provoking article appeared in the Daily Star of its September 9 issue under the caption ‘Campus Police’ which received my attention...

The Initiative to Assess Higher Education of Bangladesh

With a view to making university education in Bangladesh a ‘brand’ for others to follow, the Education Quality Assurance Foundation (EQAF) was founded by...

Current Private University Scenario

The birth of the private university in Bangladesh has passed more than two decades. Now their existence is a visual reality with significantly successful...

What Does Jagannath University Incident Teach Us?

Jagannath University witnessed a sad incident that ensued from section 27/4 of the Jagannath University Act 2005. The Act says that the university will...

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A response to the government’s decision to scrap the lottery for admission

There must be no admission test or even a lottery for children up to class three, let alone KG children. The guardians must take their children to the schools adjacent to their respective homes, whether government or private. Of course,...