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Five schools in Thakurgaon record zero pass rate in SSC results

, Aug. 11 -- Five educational institutions in Thakurgaon have recorded a zero pass rate in the SSC examinations for the 2024-25 academic year, reflecting a major setback in the district's education se... Read More


Preparatory meeting held for presidential election in Parliament

, Aug. 11 -- A preparatory meeting for the 2026 presidential election was held at the Cabinet Room of Parliament on Tuesday. Acting Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal MP chaired the meeting. Chief Whip ... Read More


Gold prices rise again in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Aug. 11 -- Gold prices have risen again, with the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) increasing the price of 22-carat gold jewellery by Tk 1,108 per bhori (11.664 grams). BAJUS announced... Read More


DMP files 915 cases for emitting black smoke in July

, Aug. 11 -- The Traffic Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in separate drives filed 915 cases against motorists for emitting black smoke in different parts of the capital in July. DMP filed... Read More


Rizvi accuses Jamaat of alliances with "monstrous forces"

, Aug. 11 -- BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Tuesday accused Jamaat-e-Islami of repeatedly maintaining secret alliances with "monstrous forces" and warned that attempts to beli... Read More


Bangladesh open for investment from all countries: Shama Obaed

, Aug. 11 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has emphasised the importance of economic diplomacy in expanding trade and attracting investment, saying the government has been worki... Read More


Energy crisis needs immediate, long-term solutions: Expert

Dhaka, Aug. 11 -- Bangladesh needs a combination of immediate measures and medium- to long-term strategies to address its worsening energy crisis while ensuring that energy shortages do not hamper eco... Read More


Opposition, NDA MPs stage rival protests outside Indian Parliament

, Aug. 11 -- Opposition and ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) lawmakers staged rival protests outside India's Parliament on Tuesday, with the Opposition demanding answers from Home Minister Am... Read More


PM assures support as AmCham eyes more US investment

Dhaka, Aug. 11 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday assured foreign investors interested in investing in Bangladesh of all necessary support from his government. "Bangladesh currently has a fa... Read More


BGMEA, LPP issue joint statement to clarify invoice dispute, reaffirm sourcing partnership

, Aug. 11 -- Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Polish fashion retailer LPP S.A. have issued a joint statement clarifying an ongoing dispute over claims involving i... Read More