Students across the country got their Secondary School Certificate exam results on Thursday afternoon. The Education Ministry released the scores at 2 pm sharp. Nearly two million teenagers had been waiting anxiously for months to find out if they passed. The results showed that 68.45 percent of students managed to clear the exams. Female students slightly outnumbered male students among the nearly 1.9 million who took the tests.
The pass rate took a massive hit compared to last year when 83.04 percent of students succeeded. Education officials confirmed that 11 different boards reported the lower numbers. The drop means thousands more students failed compared to 2024. Many families will be disappointed by the sharp decline in success...
Russia hammered Ukraine's capital with deadly missiles and drones during another brutal overnight attack. The assault killed two people and wounded 13 others while sparking fires across multiple districts. Officials found blazes at homes, cars, warehouses and office buildings throughout the city. Rescue workers rushed to help victims as debris crashed into apartment buildings. The attack came just one day after the war's heaviest aerial bombardment yet.
A young woman named Karyna Holf watched her entire life disappear when shrapnel destroyed her living room. The 23-year-old heard a whistling sound before the weapon struck her building. She escaped with only a backpack, phone and winter coat after losing everything else. Holf said she...
Lionel Messi keeps breaking records at age 38 with another stunning performance for Inter Miami. The Argentine superstar bagged two goals in the first half during Miami's 2-1 victory over New England Revolution on Wednesday. Messi has become the first MLS player ever to score multiple goals in four straight games. His incredible scoring streak started in late May and has continued through his return from the Club World Cup. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner has racked up 14 goals in just 15 MLS games.
Messi opened the scoring in the 27th minute when New England made a costly mistake at Gillette Stadium. The soccer legend pounced on the error and fired a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area. Sergio Busquets then set up...
Paris Saint-Germain crushed Real Madrid 4-0 in a stunning Club World Cup semi-final that left football fans speechless. Fabian Ruiz grabbed two goals while Ousmane Dembele and Goncalo Ramos also found the net at MetLife Stadium. The French champions dominated from start to finish against a Madrid side that looked completely lost. Kylian Mbappe faced his former teammates for the first time since leaving PSG last year. The striker struggled badly and could barely make an impact during the embarrassing defeat.
Dembele and Ruiz scored within nine minutes to silence the crowd of 77,542 Madrid supporters. Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois made brilliant saves early but could not stop the relentless PSG attack. Antonio Rudiger made a...
MTB Foundation and UCEP Bangladesh joined forces to launch a major skills training program for struggling young people. The organizations signed their deal on July 9 at MTB Foundation headquarters in Dhaka. They plan to train 1,200 disadvantaged youth between ages 17 and 35 over the next three years. The new institute will open in Mymensingh and offer courses that actually lead to real jobs. Top executives from both groups attended the signing ceremony to show their commitment.
The program offers training in five popular trades that employers desperately need filled. Students can learn electrical work, tailoring, beauty services, baking, and graphic design during six-month courses. Each program runs for 720 hours to make sure graduates...
A former top cop has confessed to taking part in deadly violence during last year's July uprising. Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun walked into the International Crimes Tribunal on Thursday and made a shocking admission. The ex-Inspector General of Police told judges he was involved in the July killings that rocked the country. Mamun served as the nation's police chief when the brutal events unfolded. He volunteered to testify against his former colleagues as a prosecution witness.
The same day brought major developments in the case against fallen leader Sheikh Hasina. Three judges formally charged the deposed prime minister and two others with crimes against humanity. The tribunal threw out their attempts to get the charges dismissed...
Four young men died from poison gas while cleaning a septic tank at a tea garden on Wednesday night. The victims worked at Harinchhara Tea Garden under Finlay Tea Company in Sreemangal. Police identified the dead workers as Rana Nayek aged 17, Shrabon Nayek aged 19, Krishna Rabidas aged 20, and Nipen Fulmali aged 27. A fifth worker named Rabi Banarjee aged 20 survived the deadly accident. All five men were rushed to the local hospital in critical condition.
Doctors at Moulvibazar 250-bed hospital declared four workers dead on arrival. Hospital chief Dr Pronoy Kanti Das said the men died from breathing toxic fumes inside the septic tank. The surviving worker received emergency treatment before being moved to a bigger hospital in Sylhet...
Government officials have scrapped annoying paperwork rules that made life harder for regular people. Taxpayers can forget about showing proof they filed their income tax returns when they want basic services. The new rules kick in right away and will help millions of workers and small business owners. Officials say the change makes things easier for professionals and ordinary people who just want to get on with their lives. The old system forced people to dig up tax documents every time they needed simple services.
People can get trade licenses without the hassle of showing tax papers to city officials. Banks will give out credit cards and let customers open savings accounts up to 10 lakh taka without demanding tax proof. Workers can...
Bangladesh and America wrapped up serious trade talks in Washington DC after a full day of tough negotiations. Chief Adviser Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder told reporters the discussions covered nearly every major trade issue between both countries. The first day of meetings tackled complex tariff problems that affect millions of workers and businesses. Both delegations plan to restart their high-stakes conversations at 9pm Bangladesh time Thursday. Friday marks the final day of these crucial trade discussions.
Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin flew to the American capital to lead the Bangladesh team during these important talks. National Security Adviser Dr Khalilur Rahman joined the meeting through video calls from...
