No auto-pass, stricter monitoring for SSC 2026: Minister Milon

Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon on Tuesday issued strict directives to ensure that the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations 2026 are conducted in a fair, transparent and ...

Trump officials say Israel’s plans helped lead the US into Iran war

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration and its allies in Congress presented a shifting new justification Monday for the U.S. attack on Iran, with House Speaker Mike Johnson suggesting that ...

Bangladesh witnesses major correction in gold market as prices drop Tk 9,214

After several rounds of increases, gold prices in Bangladesh have finally declined, with the price of 22-carat gold dropping by Tk 9,214 per bhori on Wednesday.The new rate sets the ...

DSE gains in first half as CSE slips despite broader price rise

Trading on Bangladesh’s bourses showed a mixed trend in the first half on Wednesday, with the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) posting gains while the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) witnessed a ...

Education Minister vows tighter monitoring to boost quality of primary education

Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon on Wednesday announced closer monitoring and enhanced oversight to improve the quality of primary education, saying necessary steps will be taken to accelerate work ...

Make technical education market-oriented to turn population into skilled workforce: Minister Milon

Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon on Wednesday underscored the need to modernise and align technical and vocational education with market demands to transform Bangladesh’s vast population into a skilled ...

Ex-adviser Asif discloses own, family bank details amid graft allegations

Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan, spokesperson of the National Citizen Party (NCP), on Wednesday publicly disclosed his and his family members’ bank statements in response to corruption allegations that surfaced following ...

Use of AI Ordered to End Lobbying in Teacher Transfers

Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon on Thursday directed officials to introduce artificial intelligence (AI)-based automation in teacher transfer processes to curb lobbying and ensure greater transparency in schools and ...

Govt announces Independence Award for Khaleda Zia, 19 others

The government has approved a proposal to confer the Independence Award on 20 individuals and institutions, including late Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female Prime Minister, in recognition of their contributions ...

Govt Takes All-Out Measures for Safe Eid Travel

The government has taken comprehensive preparations to ensure safe and hassle-free travel by road, rail and waterways ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, with stern warnings against extortion and overcharging of passengers.The decisions ...