Bangladesh Government Targets Global Education Standards for Enhanced Competitiveness

Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon emphasizes the need for curriculum reform and quality research to transform higher education in Bangladesh.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced plans to create a Higher Education Academy aimed at training university teachers and developing academic leadership in Bangladesh.

University Grants Commission Chairman Professor Dr Mamun Ahmed emphasizes the need for quality higher education and skilled graduates to address the growing job market demand.

Prime Minister's adviser on education, Dr Mahdi Amin, announced plans to build innovation hubs and startup ecosystems at universities across the country.

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury called for linking higher education with employment and entrepreneurship, urging authorities to consider priority sectors, employment prospects, and entrepreneurial opportunities while establishing new universities and introducing new faculties and subjects.

Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher emphasizes the need for students to lead in sports, science, technology, and other co-curricular activities alongside their academic studies.

The government plans to bring all primary schools, including kindergartens and English medium institutions, under a unified monitoring framework to enhance education quality.

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj emphasized that quality primary education hinges on the combined efforts of families, communities, and school management.

A new chapter in international academic collaboration has begun with the signing of an MoU between KUET and IST.

A festival in Rajshahi underscores the importance of raising children and youth as competent, educated, humane, and responsible citizens to build a developed and prosperous Bangladesh.

The Director of Russian House in Bangladesh, Alexandra Khlevnoy, has pledged to cooperate with the National University to enhance higher education, research, and skills training.

Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur launched a micro-credential course under the 'Digital Skills to Succeed' project to enhance students' digital skills.

Tunisia's national guard has recovered 12 bodies after a migrant boat sank off the country's southeastern coast, with two people still missing.

Shein, the Chinese-founded fast-fashion giant, is set to debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange, valued at nearly US$27 billion.

A rapidly spreading wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has led to the evacuation of over 42,000 residents.

An attack by Ukrainian drones on a childcare facility in southern Russia has resulted in the tragic deaths of two children and injuries to nine others.

US President Donald Trump will take a ceremonial lap and wave the green flag at the inaugural IndyCar race in Washington, marking America's 250th birthday celebrations.

Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury stressed the government's commitment to elevate culture to the highest dignity and unite diverse elements to showcase the nation's identity globally.

State Minister Dr Shaikh Faridul Islam emphasizes the importance of sports in keeping young people healthy and away from drugs and crime.

China's space agency has postponed its Chang'e-7 lunar probe mission due to unspecified 'launch conditions', just weeks after a rocket failure.

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has been voted the 2026 player of the year in Germany by an association of sports journalists.

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Md Safiqul Islam Khan announced the installation of decorative smart light poles on major city roads to enhance mobility and beautify the city.

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested eight people, including the three prime accused, in the Mohammad Sakib murder case in Chattogram.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain revealed several initiatives aimed at significantly enhancing healthcare services at the district and upazila levels.

The Pure Food Court in Chattogram has fined four food establishments a total of Tk 40 lakh for severe food safety violations.

The adoption of Bangla QR has led to a significant increase in digital transactions in Bangladesh.

The High Court is set to deliver its judgment on the death reference and jail appeals in the Nusrat Jahan Rafi murder case tomorrow.

Two individuals have been arrested for the brutal murder of four family members in Rangpur.

Faceless humanoids exceeded human records and delighted spectators at the World Robot Games in Beijing.

Dozens of coordinated arson and incendiary attacks across Thailand's insurgency-hit south late Saturday left at least three people wounded and government property burned, the military said.