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1, 82,129 students get GPA-5 in SSC exams

A total of 1,82,129 students got the highestGrade Point Average (GPA-5) in the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations-2024 under 11 education boards across the country this year, which was 1,83,578 in 2023 and 2,69,602 in 2022.

NSU organizes Baishakhi Mela

North South University on Saturday celebrated the Bangla New Year 1431 and Baishakhi Mela with much excitement and exhilaration, showcasing the essence of Bengali culture.

Commuters suffer as heavy rain inundates parts of Dhaka

Heavy rain and thunderstorm in the morning caused water-logging in several parts of the capital bringing sufferings to commuters.

Police arrest dozens as they break up pro-Palestinian protests at several US universities

Police made dozens of arrests as pro-Palestinian protest encampments were dismantled Friday at the University of Pennsylvania and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, hours after police tear-gassed demonstrators and took down a similar camp at the University of Arizona.

Haider Akbar Khan Rono no more

Veteran leftist leader and Marxist theorist Haider Akbar Khan Rono passed away at a city hospital early today. He was 82.

‘Qawmi Madrasa: An Unfinished Publication’ available in market

Researcher Siddiqur Rahman Khan’s latest book ‘Qawmi Madrasa: An Unfinished Publication’ that addressed the dearth of well-researched and comprehensive resources on the education system and curriculum of Qawmi madrasas in Bangladesh is now available in the market.

Bangladesh students take part in national campaign from University of London

The achievements of its students in Bangladesh are being celebrated in an international campaign from the University of London, a prestigious UK based University which specialises in online and distance learning.

David Slayton Meale nominated as US Ambassador Extraordinary to Bangladesh

The US government has nominated David Slayton Meale as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Bangladesh.

Hamas says 'ball is completely' in Israel's hands in Gaza truce talks

Palestinian group Hamas said early Friday that its delegation attending Gaza ceasefire negotiations in Cairo had left the city for Qatar, adding the "ball is now completely" in Israel's hands.

PM pays glowing tributes to Bangabandhu in Tungipara

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today paid rich tributes and offered prayers at the mausoleum of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Tungipara in Gopalganj.

NSU organizes dialogue on higher studies

North South University (NSU) recently organized a youth dialogue event on ‘Higher Studies and Career Prospects in Economics and Development Studies’. The event was organized by NSU's Department of Economics along with their youth engagement partner, the Young Economists' Forum (YEF).

3 get life term in actor Sohel Chowdhury murder case

A court here today convicted and sentenced three people including notorious businessman Aziz Mohammad Bhai alias Abdul Aziz to life imprisonment in a case lodged over the murder of actor Sohel Chowdhury in 1998.

First Hajj flight leaves for Saudi Arabia with 410 pilgrims

The first hajj flight of Saudi Airlines left Dhaka for Jeddah, Saudi Arabia with 410 hajj pilgrims at 4:20am today morning.

India wants to finance Bangladesh’s Teesta project: foreign minister

India has expressed interest to finance Bangladesh’s Teesta project, foreign minister Hasan Mahmud said on Thursday.

Job opportunities for STEM graduates will increase by 8% by 2029, study says

The employment scope for students who pass Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) will increase by 8% by 2029, according to a study released on Wednesday.

Upazila Election: Voting proceeds smoothly across multiple districts amid heightened security

Voting for the first phase of the 6th Upazila Parishad Election is underway across 139 upazilas nationwide, with polls open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm without any interruptions.

Dhaka’s air quality improves, ‘moderate’ this morning

With an AQI score of 68 at 9:10 am this morning, Dhaka dwellers saw some improvement in air quality.

AstraZeneca to withdraw Covid-19 vaccine globally as demand dips

AstraZeneca said on Tuesday it had initiated the worldwide withdrawal of its Covid-19 vaccine due to a "surplus of available updated vaccines" since the pandemic.