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66.4% Pass Rate in Bagerhat Above National Average

Bagerhat: A total of 3,930 students failed the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations in Bagerhat this year, while not a single student from a school in Sharankhola upazila managed to pass.

According to United News of Bangladesh, the Distri…

PM Urges Nation to Fulfill Vision of July Mass Uprising Martyrs

Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today urged the countrymen to work together to build the Bangladesh envisioned by the martyrs of the July Mass Uprising, saying their sacrifices must be honoured by turning their dreams into reality. ‘Those people …

Robbery at Mirsarai Economic Zone, 7 Arrested

Jorargonj: Jorargonj Police Station has arrested seven people in connection with a robbery at an under-construction factory in the Mirsarai Economic Zone.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the arrests were made after a 32-hour-long operatio…

Cement-Laden Trawler Sinks in Meghna Whirlpool Near River Port

Dhaka: A cement-laden trawler sank after being caught in a powerful whirlpool in the Meghna River near Chandpur River Port on Monday, with all four people on board rescued safely. The incident occurred around noon at the confluence of three rivers nea…

PM Tarique Inaugurates Three Pilot SDG Villages in Bangladesh

Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday inaugurated three pilot Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) villages as part of the government’s initiative to localise the SDGs across Bangladesh.

According to United News of Bangladesh, the villages a…

Index Rises at Dhaka Stock Exchange, But Turnover Slips

Dhaka: The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) closed higher on Monday, the second trading day of the week, as its key index and most listed companies posted gains, even though overall turnover declined.

According to United News of Bangladesh, the DSE’s ben…