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Interim govt unable to nationalise thousands of MPO institutions: Abrar
06:58 PM, 13 Aug 2025 WednesdayEducation Adviser Professor Dr CR Abrar has said clearly that the interim government will not be able to nationalise the thousands of private educational institutions currently operating under the Monthly Pay Order (MPO) scheme.
Hero Alam’s love, lies, and a heart attack: A soap opera turns real
05:59 PM, 13 Aug 2025 WednesdayJust days after threatening suicide live on Facebook, the self-styled “hero” of social media drama is now fighting for his life after reportedly suffering a heart attack on Wednesday, August 13.
Govt to double house rent, medical allowances for MPO teachers
05:32 PM, 13 Aug 2025 WednesdayThe Ministry of Education has sent a proposal to the Finance Ministry to increase the house rent and medical allowances for MPO-affiliated teachers, amid ongoing protests demanding the nationalisation of private educational institutions.
Bangladeshi students to get Graduate Plus visas in Malaysia
05:13 PM, 13 Aug 2025 WednesdayMalaysia is considering introducing Graduate Plus visas for Bangladeshi students, a move that could allow thousands to take up high-skilled jobs in the country’s growing economy.
Nationalise now, MPO teachers issue 30-day ultimatum
04:58 PM, 13 Aug 2025 WednesdayTeachers covered under the Monthly Pay Order (MPO) scheme have issued a one-month ultimatum to the interim government, demanding concrete steps towards the nationalisation of private educational institutions where they serve.
Educationist Jatin Sarkar passes away
04:26 PM, 13 Aug 2025 WednesdayProfessor Jatin Sarkar, a distinguished educationist, essayist, and advocate for social justice, passed away in the Intensive Care Unit of Mymensingh Medical College Hospital at 2:40pm today on Wednesday. He was 89.
Protesting MPO teachers visit Secretariat to meet Edu Adviser
02:33 PM, 13 Aug 2025 WednesdayTeachers of MPO-registered institutions are holding a rally in front of the National Press Club, demanding the nationalisation of their educational institutions. Amid the demonstration, Education Adviser Dr CR Abrar expressed his willingness to meet with representatives of the teachers.
Malaysia may introduce ‘Graduate Plus’ visas for Bangladeshi students
02:19 PM, 13 Aug 2025 WednesdayMalaysia is likely to introduce ‘Graduate Plus’ visas for Bangladeshi students studying in the country, enabling thousands to access high-skilled jobs in its expanding economy.
Dhaka-north trains halted as Rabindra univ students block tracks
01:11 PM, 13 Aug 2025 WednesdayStudents of Rabindra University blocked the railway in Ullapara, Sirajganj, on Wednesday (August 13), demanding the rapid approval and implementation of the Development Project Proposal (DPP) for the construction of a permanent campus.
MPO-registered teachers begins rally demanding nationalisation
12:06 PM, 13 Aug 2025 WednesdayA mass rally of MPO-registered teachers demanding the nationalisation of their educational institutions has begun. Despite drizzling rain, several thousand teachers from 64 districts participated in the event.
Big economic changes needed for a resilient Bangladesh: Yunus
11:13 AM, 13 Aug 2025 WednesdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday emphasised the need for significant changes in the economy to build a stronger and more resilient Bangladesh.
Malaysian university awards honorary doctorate to Yunus
09:54 AM, 13 Aug 2025 WednesdayUniversiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), the national university of Malaysia, conferred an honorary doctorate degree on Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday.