The pass rate for this year's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exams under the Jashore Education Board dropped, with 31% of students failing in English. The overall pass rate also fell compared to last year, causing a significant dip in results. According to the board authorities, the rise in the failure rate
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Journalists involved in killing students to face trial in ICT: Law Advisor
Journalists found guilty of involvement in the killings during the anti-discrimination student movement will face trial in the International Crimes Tribunal, according to Dr. Asif Nazrul, the Interim Government’s adviser on law, justice and parliamentary affairs Speaking to reporters after inspecting renovation work at the tribunal's main building on Tuesday, Adviser
Madrasa board tops 11 education boards with 93.40pc pass
Madrasa education board has secured the top position among the 11 education boards with 93.40 percent pass rate in the HSC and equivalent examinations this year. A total of 85,558 students, including 46,433 male and 39,125 female, appeared in the examinations while 79,909 students have been successful in the Alim exams
Manikganj Chili growers worried over low production
Amid the skyrocketing prices of daily essentials, including vegetables, in kitchen markets across the country, growers in Manikganj district are worried about counting huge losses due to low production of chili caused by extreme drought. The chilies of Harirampur and Shibalaya upazilas in the district are known for chili production. In
Action against price hiking syndicates under SPA
Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan, Labor and Employment Adviser, today said that strict action will be taken under the Special Powers Act against those involved in syndicates inflating commodity prices. Speaking at the BSRF views exchange meeting held at the Secretariat Media Center, the adviser stressed that syndicates manipulating prices will face
EU declares new humanitarian aid package for Bangladesh, others
The European Commission has announced new funding to support humanitarian projects in Bangladesh, Myanmar, Indonesia and Malaysia. The Commission on Tuesday announced the new humanitarian aid package of €21.5 million for the Asia-Pacific region, bringing the total EU support to almost €95 million in 2024. Meanwhile, a EU Humanitarian Air Bridge flight
BNP for action against irregularities in hiring police
BNP's Senior Joint Secretary Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Tuesday alleged that there were "serious irregularities" in the recruitment of 803 sub-inspectors (SIs) and 61 assistant superintendents of police (ASPs) during the Awami League regime. Speaking at a BNP's programme on dengue prevention in the city's Uttara area, he urged the interim
AL leader held over murder during mass upsurge
Women’s football team reach Nepal safely
Bangladesh women’s national football team has reached Nepal safely to take part in the SAFF Women’s Championship. The Bangladesh team travelling via Biman Bangladesh Airlines, departed from Dhaka at 10:30 am and landed in Nepal at 11:30 am local time, according to a message received here from Bangladesh Football Federation. The team
BCB issues suspension notice to Chandika Hathurusinga
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) took initiative to sack the head coach of the national cricket team, Chandika Hathurusingha, and issued a show-cause notice. BCB President Faruque Ahmed confirmed on Tuesday at BCB headquarters that the board has decided to issue notice to Chandika. He was also asked to submit a reply