The government’s move to reintroduce written admission tests for class-1 from the next academic year has sparked concern among parents, with many turning to coaching centres and private tutors to help their children prepare for the exams.

Education boards cite recent unrest and other factors for delay; ministry to decide final publication date

Revised schedule to be announced later, says board notice

It also postpones all examinations scheduled for July 17 and 18 under several academic programmes

The government is planning to prepare a national artificial intelligence (AI) policy aimed at making public services faster, more transparent and accountable while improving efficiency across government operations, an adviser to the prime minister said today

Interests of the overwhelming majority of candidates were given priority, he says

Feasibility study currently awaiting approval, he tells parliament

Education officials favour holding remaining exams as students protest in Dhaka demanding postponement and the minister's resignation

Inter‑Education Board defends exam schedule

Board committee says a nationwide postponement would disrupt results, university admissions and the academic calendar

The government plans to supplement textbooks with additional materials, such as guides, workbooks, and video lessons, under a new education system aimed at making learning more practical and skills-based.

The primary and mass education ministry has prepared draft guidelines for updating the primary curriculum, suggesting an approach that defines what children should know and the skills and competencies they should attain by the end of class-5.

Tests scheduled for July 13, 15 and 16 remain postponed in flood-affected districts under the Chattogram Education Board

Over 32,900 receive talent-pool scholarships, while 46,281 qualify for general awards under 2025 examination

Decision also applies to Alim and technical board examinations in districts under the board's jurisdiction

Proposal to be placed before Central Admission Committee in August for final approval

Sent to parliamentary standing committee on law ministry for review

Parliament passes bill to curb malpractice in public exams, from unfair marking to database hacking and question paper leaks

Affected candidates wouldn't suffer, says head of inquiry committee

Education minister calls for regulations barring non-government teachers from local elections, saying political involvement disrupts classrooms and weakens education quality