Abolish Examinations? The Singapore Model

    Md. Fakrul Islam Chowdhury writes for DOT :  Singapore is going to abolish exams for primary years 1 and 2 students, starting in 2019, Marks and grades are set to be replaced by Discussions, homework and quizzes are set to as the preferred method of collecting information on the performance of young primary school pupils….

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      Dipu Moni for stopping production of current net

      BSS: Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni has said stopping production of current net is needed to stop rampant hunting of jatka (Hilsa fry) and mother Hilsha. “Only detaining accused fishermen will not do any good, we have to first stop the production of current net to save the jatka and mother Hilsha. We have to…

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        Offshore Banking: Explained To Kids

        Marilyn Thipthorpe How can offshore banking is explained in ways that even a kid can get it? Often times we get so mixed up with schematics and technical analogies that we forget that there’s an easy explanation to everything. So here’s a short story to explain the good and bad reasons behind having an offshore…

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          International Volunteer Day overmorrow

          DOT Desk International Volunteer Day (IVD) mandated by the UN General Assembly, is held each year on 5 December. It is viewed as a unique chance for volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts, to share their values, and to promote their work among their communities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), United Nations agencies, government authorities and the…

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            Nancy houses social youth club at M’singh home

            Banglanews24 Popular singer Nazmun Munira Nancy has opened a youth club of social activities, housed at her residence in Taltola area of Mymensingh town, amid gracious celebrations. “I feel amazed and proud learning the locals of mine wanted to found a social club,” she said. She mentioned that she has offered a 400-square ft room…

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              Another archaeological site unearthed in Munshiganj

              DoT Desk: Archaeologists say there is a probability that it might be the remains of the palace of King Ballala Sena, the second ruler of the Sena dynasty in Bengal, reports The Dhaka Tribune. A number of pieces of bricks, stones, Chinese porcelain and charcoal, among other things, were found during the excavation, said the…

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