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HSC result: Dhaka tops science stream, humanities slump

Dhaka, Oct. 31 -- Dhaka has maintained absolute dominance in the science stream among the nine general education boards in this year's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent exams. On the ... Read More


Malaysia-bound workers' medical tests to cost Tk 8,000

Dhaka, Oct. 31 -- Bangladeshi workers seeking employment in Malaysia will have to pay Tk 8,000 each for medical examinations, the expatriates' welfare ministry has said. It has warned medical centres... Read More


Tahsif's father seeks answers over son's death

Dhaka, Oct. 31 -- Although a "murder case" has been filed with police over the recovery of former Bangladesh Air Force officer Tahsif Souri's floating body from the Turag River, his father KM Enayetul... Read More


HSC results: Dhaka tops, Barishal trails

Dhaka, Oct. 31 -- The Dhaka education board has topped the pass rate among the nine general education boards in this year's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent exams, while the Barishal ... Read More


Tahsif death: Police get 4 days to question Dwip

Dhaka, Oct. 31 -- A Dhaka court has granted police four days to question Ahmed Shahriar Reza Dwip in custody in connection with the murder of former Bangladesh Air Force officer Tahsif Souri. Dhaka M... Read More


Gold prices slide again

Dhaka, Oct. 31 -- The Bangladesh Jewellers' Association (BAJUS) has slashed domestic gold rates after a sharp downturn in the international bullion market. The trade body lowered the price of 22-cara... Read More


New wage board to be formed on Sunday

Dhaka, Oct. 31 -- The government has decided to form a new wage board on Sunday to set the minimum wage, as garment workers keep up their demand for a monthly minimum of Tk 30,000. Garment workers bl... Read More


Girls top HSC pass rate, boys lead GPA-5 tally

Dhaka, Oct. 31 -- Girls have pulled ahead of boys in the pass rate in this year's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations, but have slipped behind in top grades. An analysis of... Read More


Tahsif murder: No case filed, even after 3 days

Dhaka, Oct. 31 -- Although three days have passed, police say no case has been filed following the recovery of the body of former Air Force officer Tahsif Souri. So far, none of the family members ha... Read More


HSC failure rate climbs

Dhaka, Oct. 31 -- ‎ A total of 593,113 examinees have failed this year's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations, with 293 institutions recording a zero pass rate. The nu... Read More