Health authorities in Dhaka and across Bangladesh are reporting a heavy concurrent burden of mosquito-borne and vaccine-preventable illness. Officials recorded 550 new dengue cases in the 24 hours to August 26, including 215 in Dhaka Division, bringing the year's total to 31,380 cases and 88 deaths. Separate reports describe 534 hospitalisations with three deaths in one 24-hour window, and 546 fresh cases with one death overnight. On measles, five more children died in the period reported on August 27, with 956 suspected and 75 confirmed cases; since March 15, suspected measles-related deaths stand at 856 and 134,437 suspected patients have been admitted.
In Manikganj, the National Board of Revenue sealed Beauty Tobacco Company's production facility after counterfeit banderoles were found on cigarettes, seizing 370,000 cigarettes and filing a criminal case on August 26.
In Dhaka, Bangladesh Hindu Mohajote held a human chain and rally outside the National Press Club on August 26, demanding arrests over the killings of retired teacher Ganapati Chakraborty, his wife, daughter and son in Rangpur, and giving authorities 24 hours to act. The University of Dhaka has decided to build a July Memorial Monument on campus honouring those killed in the 2024 July Uprising, with a foundation stone laying set for August 5.
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The Department of English and Humanities at ULAB is organizing a national roundtable on "Responsible Research and Publication in the Humanities." The invitation-only discussion will take place at the university's campus in Mohammadpur, Dhaka. The event aims to discuss research quality, integrity, and publication practices among scholars from across Bangladesh.
Dhaka University and the French Development Agency (AFD) discussed the possibility of a joint research project concerning human rights and climate policy in Bangladesh. The meeting also covered creating a data collection framework to monitor climate change's impact on human rights regularly. DU will act as the implementing body for this potential project.
Teachers report that Dhaka's state-run primary schools are struggling with poor facilities and staff shortages. Some schools are facing overcrowding or demolition as part of beautification projects. Concerns were raised about the decline of these institutions due to policy failures.
Students marched around the university carrying a picture of former Vice-Chancellor Professor Abu Sadat Muhammad Sayem. They chanted slogans demanding his reinstatement as VC. The demonstration followed various protests by students regarding this issue.
Colleges have been instructed to manually complete the admission process for students applying under four quotas—disabled, cultural, sports, and expatriate—for the 2026–2027 academic session. The necessary arrangements must be completed within ten working days from the date of the letter's issuance. Students listed must appear at their respective colleges with required documents to complete admission.
A GPA-5 celebration is being held for students who achieved this in the SSC and equivalent exams. The event, organized by Prothom Alo with support from 'Shikho', is celebrating toppers from Dhaka region over two days. Many notable figures are attending to celebrate the success of nearly 10,000 students on the first day.
The University of Dhaka has decided to build a July Memorial Monument on its campus to honor those killed in the 2024 July Uprising. The foundation stone is scheduled to be laid on August 5 as part of the university's second-anniversary observance of the Mass Uprising. The monument will stand on the university grounds in Dhaka.
EducationPublished Jul 28, 12:00 AMAdded Jul 29, 12:08 AM
The University of Dhaka has decided to build a July Memorial Monument on its campus to remember those killed during the 2024 July Uprising. The university plans to lay the foundation stone on August 5. The monument is part of the university's observance of the second anniversary of the mass uprising.
The Directorate of Primary Education said results for the class five primary scholarship exam were uploaded early for nine districts in Dhaka Division before the official release on 2026-07-26. The results were later accessed and shared publicly, prompting the directorate to seek action against an official and open a three-member probe. The committee has been asked to submit its report within three working days.
EducationPublished Jul 26, 12:00 AMAdded Jul 28, 4:10 AM
The University Grants Commission moved on 2026-07-24 to finalise a five-year national action plan for higher education. The draft plan covers 2026-2030 and was discussed at a meeting in Dhaka chaired by Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon. It aims to improve employability, research, digital systems, teacher development, and governance.
Dhaka University appointed Prof. Md. Mehedi Hasan Khan as acting dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences on 2026-07-21. The appointment was made by the vice-chancellor under the Dhaka University Order, 1973. He has already taken charge of the post.
The Dhaka Education Board chairman said this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate and equivalent examinations will begin on July 2. The schedule was revised from the original June 7 date after consultations with stakeholders.
EducationPublished Jul 16, 12:00 AMAdded Jul 20, 12:08 AM
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