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HSC results: Overall pass rate falls to 58.83%; a sharp 19% decline

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- The results of the 2025 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent exams have been released, with a total pass rate of 58.83%, a fall by 19% compared to the past year. Dhaka ... Read More


Bangladesh, Netherlands discuss ways to enhance trade, promote investment

, Oct. 16 -- Bangladesh and the Netherlands on Thursday discussed ways to enhance bilateral trade, promote investment and joint ventures and explore new opportunities for economic cooperation. The Ba... Read More


Extremist leader murdered in Pabna

, Oct. 16 -- An extremist group leader was shot and hacked to death by rivals in a clash over establishing local dominance in Faridpur upazila of Pabna on Thursday. The deceased was identified as Abd... Read More


Climate adaptation could unlock millions of jobs, economic growth in Bangladesh: Report

, Oct. 16 -- Investing in climate adaptation and resilience is not a cost, it is a powerful economic strategy that can generate trillions in global economic gains, create millions of jobs, and safegua... Read More


Rubel Aziz made vice chairman of City Bank

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- Director Rubel Aziz has been made the new vice chairman of City Bank PLC, following a recent meeting of the bank's Board of Directors. Aziz is a renowned industrialist and entrepren... Read More


Go live together Friday, we stand united: Prof Yunus urges media

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has called on all TV and online media to broadcast the July National Charter signing ceremony live on Friday. "To every Bangladeshi - wherever you ... Read More


Bangladesh Army recruit batch-2025 parade held

, Oct. 16 -- The Bangladesh Army held the chief of army staff's parade for the Engineers and Signals Corps recruit batch-2025 on Thursday, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The... Read More


Lalon's philosophy of inclusion, harmony, compassion, humanity transcends national borders: Pranay Verma

, Oct. 16 -- Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma on Thursday spoke about the enduring spiritual and cultural bond between India and Bangladesh, as reflected in the life and music of Fa... Read More


EC cancels holidays for its staff to expedite electoral preparation

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- The Election Commission (EC) has cancelled weekly and government holidays for its officials and employees both at the headquarters and field-level offices to expedite the preparatory... Read More


Farmer's body recovered in Meherpur

Meherpur, Oct. 16 -- The body of a farmer was recovered from a field in Gangni upazila of Meherpur district on Wednesday night. The deceased was identified as Amir Ali, son of Salamat Ali from Halsan... Read More