Cambridge's Youngest Black Professor Resigns Amid Plagiarism Allegations

Jahangirnagar University (JU) has set up a five-member committee to investigate allegations of irregularities in research papers retracted from international journals.

Two senior officials resign from Reform UK as the party faces allegations of breaching political donation rules.

Professor Dr Md Azam Khan has been appointed as the interim proctor of Jagannath University while the current proctor is abroad for medical treatment.

A student from Jahangirnagar University has been temporarily expelled for making derogatory remarks about the July uprising on social media.

The High Court has stayed the expulsion of Afsana Enayet Emi, a law student at Chittagong University, who was expelled for assaulting an assistant proctor.

The Faculty of Social Sciences at Dhaka University held a comprehensive workshop to guide lecturers and assistant professors on modern academic practices.

A widely criticized study on excess deaths during the Covid pandemic has been retracted by the British Medical Journal.

Additional Attorney General Mohammad Abdul Jabber Bhuiyan has resigned from his post citing personal reasons.

Google's head of AI, Demis Hassabis, steps down to become Alphabet's chief scientist.

Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu emphasized the importance of technical education and self-employment for Bangladesh's youth during a ceremony in Rangpur.

The Bangladeshi government has announced comprehensive education reforms, including the introduction of new subjects and technologies, starting from the 2028 academic session.

Registration activities for the reunion of the HSC Alumni Association of New Government Degree College (NGDC) in Rajshahi were inaugurated today.

Professor Mamun Ahmed, Chairman of the University Grants Commission, stresses the importance of developing a sense of goodness alongside academic knowledge for students.

Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) has taken a significant step towards mitigating the growing risk of lightning strikes by planting palm seedlings on its campus.

Chattogram District Council Administrator Mahbuber Rahman Shamim has pledged support for promoting sports, debate, and educational activities among students.

Bangladesh and China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance technical education cooperation, aiming to create employment opportunities and strengthen diplomatic ties.

Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon emphasized the need for a more in-depth and organized educational partnership between Bangladesh and China during the China-Bangladesh Education Exchange Conference.

Prime Minister's Adviser and Spokesperson Mahdi Amin has called for leveraging education as a key driver to strengthen people-to-people connectivity between Bangladesh and China.

A new results-based monitoring system will be introduced in primary education to assess actual school performance.

Khulna Agricultural University (KAU) recently held a programme to mark National Fisheries Fortnight-2026, emphasizing the importance of sustainable fisheries management.

The government is set to introduce sports as a profession and integrate sports-related subjects into school textbooks starting from class four next year.

Algeria has announced the severing of diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates, accusing Abu Dhabi of interference in national and regional affairs.

Yemen's Houthis have taken control of the strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha, a Yemeni military source confirmed.

Bangladesh's U-20 women's hockey team was eliminated from the semifinal race of the U-20 Women’s Junior Asia Cup Hockey after a 2-0 defeat to Japan in a competitive quarterfinal.

Sudan's army successfully shot down drones belonging to the Rapid Support Forces near Khartoum, thwarting their attempt to target areas in northern Omdurman.

South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has firmly ruled out any possibility of extending his constitutionally-capped single term in office.

Isao Harimoto, a Japanese baseball legend who survived the Hiroshima bombing and achieved 3,085 career hits, has passed away at 86.

The Bangladesh U-17 women's national football team is set to face Jordan in an international friendly match tonight at 8 pm Bangladesh time.

Sjobo, Sweden, once known for its anti-refugee stance, now symbolizes the nation's evolving views on immigration.

Oxfam has accused the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of pushing borrowing countries to make larger austerity cuts, warning that these measures undermine vital public services.

Oil prices have soared above $100 a barrel following Iran's aggressive actions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Asian and global stocks fell sharply as oil prices surged past $100 per barrel, driven by escalating Middle East hostilities and raising fears of inflation and imminent rate hikes by central banks.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserts that Iran's Islamic republic is on the verge of collapse during a visit to Israeli troops in southern Syria.

Japan's men's gymnastics team, featuring multiple Olympic and world champions, is grappling with serious injuries ahead of the home Asian Games in Nagoya.

The conflict in Yemen has reignited with the Saudi-led coalition and Houthi rebels exchanging airstrikes, resulting in hundreds of casualties and a deepening humanitarian crisis.

Brent crude oil has crossed the $100 mark for the first time since late July, driven by escalating hostilities between the US and Iran, which is stirring inflation concerns worldwide.

A fire on a ferry near the tourist hotspot of Coron in Palawan has resulted in at least five deaths and 86 people missing.

US President Donald Trump faced a delay on the tarmac as his Qatari-gifted Air Force One encountered an emergency slide deployment.

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir today urged Hong Kong-based Bangladeshi businessmen to invest in Bangladesh and help expand trade ties.