Authorities
at Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) have decided to
suspend all classes and exams until July 5 due to clashes between two BCL
groups. Besides, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha academic activities will be
closed from July 8 to July 14 at the university. Also, students have been
instructed to leave the hall by 5 pm on Tuesday (June 14) and felame students
by 10 am on Wednesday (June 15).
The
decision was taken at an emergency meeting at the university's
vice-chancellor's office on Tuesday (June 14th). The matter has been confirmed
by the Registrar of CUET, Prof. Dr. Farooq-uz-Zaman Chowdhury.
Meanwhile,
a meeting of all the deans, institute directors, registrars, department heads,
provosts and student welfare directors was held under the chairmanship of Vice
Chancellor Dr Rafiqul Alam because of the tense situation prevailing among the
students of the university over the last few days. According to the decision of
the meeting, all the academic activities of the undergraduate level of the
university from Tuesday to July 5, including examinations, and the residential
halls were declared closed. Besides, academic activities on the occasion of
Eid-ul-Azha will be closed from July 6 to July 14 at the university.
However,
all the ongoing academic activities at the postgraduate level will continue as
usual, said Professor Dr Farooq-uz-Zaman Chowdhury, Registrar of Chittagong
University of Engineering and Technology.
Talking to
the concerned people, it is learned that last Saturday, two groups of the BCL
of the university got involved in a clash between themselves over the issue of
keeping a bus parked for 30 minutes in the city. The two parties at the
university are known to be followers of AJM Nasir Uddin and Education Minister
Mahibul Hasan. Two ordinary students were injured in the incident. Due to this,
tension has been prevailing between the two groups of Chhatra League for the
last two days.
CUET Chattra League Hall Closed
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President Mohammed Shahabuddin today asked the university authorities concerned to implement world-standard higher education.
He came up with the call when a delegation of Dhaka University led by its Vice-Chancellor (VC) Professor Dr ASM Maqsud Kamal called on him at Bangabhaban here.
During the meeting, the President was apprised by the VC of the overall activities of DU, President's Press Secretary Md Joynal Abedin told BSS in the afternoon.
The university chancellor put emphasis on the research activities in the university to make country’s higher education meaningful.
The world situation is changing rapidly due to the revolutionary development of information technology (IT), he mentioned.
The President stressed on making students competent and skilled to keep pace with the changing world.
The head of state said the overall education programme, including the curriculum should be adjusted to highlight the skills and abilities of the students in the international arena.
The DU VC informed the president that a master plan has been formulated for the overall development of the university. And it will be implemented in three phases over 15 years, resulting in major changes in the DU’s infrastructural and academic curriculum, he added.
Secretaries concerned to the Bangabhan were present on the occasion.
President Mohammed Shahabuddin Dhaka University Higher Education
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Education Minister Dipu Moni said, in the previous exams we
saw that attempts were made to leak question papers at various places. But they
did not succeed. We are adopting innovative strategies and strict monitoring to
stop question leaking. However, strict action will be taken if anyone tries to
spread rumors or leak questions.
The minister said this while talking to reporters after
visiting Begum Badrunnesa Govt. Girls’ College centre in the capital on Sunday
(November 6).
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The Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) and equivalent
examinations are set to begin today (November 6). Bangla first paper exam will
be held at 11:00 am on Sunday, on the very first of the schedule.
Meanwhile, special measures have been taken for dengue
patients. Also, it has been asked to sprinkle mosquito spray in and around the
center to reduce the risk of HSC candidates.
This year, 12 lakh 3 thousand 407 candidates from 9 thousand
181 educational institutions will participate in the examination in 2 thousand
649 centers. Among them, 6 lakh 22 thousand 796 are male students and 5 lakh 80
thousand 611 are female students. Last year the number of candidates was 13
lakh 99 thousand 690.
As per the scheduled, the written examination will continue
till December 13. After the written exam, practical exam will be held from 15th
December to 22nd December.
Usually HSC exam starts in April. But due to corona
situation, it was not possible to take this exam at the scheduled time. SSC and
HSC exams were postponed due to massive floods in some districts including
Sylhet.
Education Minister Dipu Moni said on October 19 that
coaching centers will be closed for 42 days across the country due to the HSC
examination. Accordingly, all coaching centers are closed since November 3,
which will continue till December 14.
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Bangladesh is currently experiencing a wave of development, from the Rooppur Nuclear Project and the metro rail to the Karnaphuli Tunnel and the visible Padma Bridge. Amidst all this progress, it appears that education is being sidelined, almost as if it's the least important aspect. The COVID-19 pandemic serves as a striking ...
Vice-Chancellor (VC) is the highest-ranking official in a university, responsible for the overall administration of the institution. They are also the guardians of the students, teachers, and staff in the university. However, when VCs themselves become embroiled in controversies, misconduct, and alleged...
Education Minister Dipu Moni said, in the previous exams we saw that attempts were made to leak question papers at various places. But they did not succeed. We are adopting innovative strategies and strict monitoring to stop question leaking. However, strict action will be taken if anyone tries to spread rumors or leak questions.
The Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations are set to begin today (November 6). Bangla first paper exam will be held at 11:00 am on Sunday, on the very first of the schedule. Meanwhile, special measures have been taken for dengue patients. Also, it has been asked to sprinkle mosquito spray in and around the center to reduce the risk of HSC candidates.