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Democratic countries will have issues, solutions through dialogue: Indian High Commissioner

Indian High Commissioner to Dhaka Dinesh Trivedi said democratic countries will have various types of issues and they can be resolved through dialogue. He said this in response to journalists' questions after a meeting with Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed at the Secretariat on Monday (August 10).

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They Failed in Exams but Became World-Class Icons

Exam scores or report cards can never truly measure a person's intelligence or future potential. Those who could not fit into the rigid boundaries of traditional classrooms—yet overcame institutional failures and adversities—have gone on to make history. Driven by sheer willpower, talent, and relentless effort, here are 10 timeless figures who changed the world:

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Education

Why are madrasa results poor? Education minister himself asked

Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon has said that the reasons behind the poor results of the Madrasa Education Board in this year's SSC and equivalent examinations will be investigated. He said this in response to journalists' questions at a press conference organized on the occasion of the publication of results on Monday (August 10).

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PM Inaugurates Three Villages as 'SDG Villages'

Prime Minister Tareq Rahman has officially inaugurated three villages as pilot "SDG Villages" under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) framework. He virtually launched the initiative on Monday (August 10) at 12:30 PM from the China-Bangladesh Friendship Conference Centre.

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Education

SSC result slump leaves over 13.5 lakh seats vacant in Class XI

Although colleges will have about 25 lakh seats for admission to Class XI this year, more than 13.5 lakh seats will remain vacant due to the fall in pass rate in SSC and equivalent examinations, said Professor Dr. Syed Akhtaruzzaman, president of Bangladesh Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee and chairman of Dhaka Education Board.

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Education

Success of Dhaka Residential Model College in SSC examinations 2026

In the 2026 SSC examinations, Dhaka Residential Model College achieved extraordinary success. This year, a total of 651 students from the institution appeared in the examination. The pass rate is 99.69 percent and 400 students got GPA-5, which is 61.44 percent of the total examinees.

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86,709 Religious Institutions to Receive State Honorarium This Fiscal Year

A total of 86,709 religious institutions—including 82,656 mosques, 3,000 temples, 752 Buddhist monasteries, and 301 churches—will come under the state honorarium scheme in the current 2026–27 fiscal year. Some 256,074 religious leaders working at these institutions will receive the monthly allowance. Prime Minister Tareq Rahman is set to inaugurate the programme this month.

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Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi pays courtesy call on Prime Minister

Indian High Commissioner to Dhaka Dinesh Trivedi has paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

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Economy

Proposal to boost cooperation with New Zealand in agri-tech, dairy, green energy and IT sectors

Bangladesh has proposed expanding cooperation in agri-technology, dairy, green energy, pharmaceuticals, leather, jute, sustainable textiles and IT sectors to strengthen bilateral trade and investment relations with New Zealand. The Bangladesh delegation, led by Commerce Ministry Secretary Md. Ataur Rahman, made the proposal during a meeting with New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE).

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Education

SSC results published, pass rate 62.25%

The results of the 2026 SSC and equivalent examinations were published today, Monday (August 10). Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon announced the results in the morning. The average pass rate this time is 62.25 percent.

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Economy

Four financial institutions declared non-operational

Bangladesh Bank has declared four financial institutions non-operational to protect depositors' interests and restore discipline in the financial sector. The institutions are—Aviva Finance, Fareast Finance and Investment, FAS Finance and Investment, and International Leasing and Financial Services. The central bank announced the decision on Sunday (9 August) night.

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Education

SSC results published today, breaking a 20-year record

After a long wait, SSC and equivalent exam results are being published today, Monday (August 10). The results are being released 82 days after the written exams ended, making it the latest result publication in the past 20 years. Even during the Covid pandemic, there was no such delay.

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National

PM Tarique Rahman not going to India to attend BRICS summit

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will not attend the outreach session of the BRICS (BRICS) summit scheduled to be held in Delhi on September 12 and 13. Despite an invitation from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bangladesh has taken this decision due to recent tensions in Dhaka-Delhi relations.

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Prime Minister visited the grave of Shah Ahmad Shafi

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited the grave of the late Amir of Hefazat-e-Islam, Allama Shah Ahmad Shafi (RA), at Al-Jamiatul Ahlia Darul Ulum Moinul Islam Madrasa in Hathazari.

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National

Hefazat Demands PM Not Allow Saad-Faction Ijtema at Tongi

Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh has demanded that Prime Minister Tareq Rahman not allow the Saad-faction Ijtema at the Tongi Ijtema ground. The organization stated that Tabligh Jamaat's activities and the world Ijtema in Bangladesh have traditionally been conducted under the supervision of Islamic scholars, and the ban on controversial Indian Maulana Saad's entry into Bangladesh should be maintained.

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National

Hefazat-e-Islam presents 9-point demands to Prime Minister

Prime Minister Tareq Rahman met with Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh's Amir Allama Muhibbullah Babunagari. The meeting was held Sunday (August 9) afternoon at Al-Jamiatul Islamia Azizul Ulum Babunagor Madrasa in Fatikchhari, Chattogram.

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National

Tree Fair Ends, But Responsibility for Planting and Care Continues: Environment Minister

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintu has said that although the National Tree Fair 2026 has officially ended, the responsibility of planting trees, caring for them, and building a green Bangladesh has not—rather, the real work begins now. He stressed that every sapling taken from the fair must be properly planted and regularly maintained. If families, educational institutions, youth groups, and all sections of society work together, the target of increasing the country's forest cover to 27% by 2035 can be achieved ahead of schedule.

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National

Mirza Fakhrul nominated from BNP for presidency

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been nominated for the post of president. The party's chairman and prime minister, Tarique Rahman, decided to nominate him. A senior BNP leader confirmed this information on Sunday (August 9).

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National

Training at Ministry of Commerce on using AI in trade and economic analysis

A five-day training program on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in trade and economic analysis has begun. From 9 to 13 August, training will be given on the use of AI in trade management, policy formulation, government document preparation and analysis, import-export data analysis, and international trade agreement analysis. UK International, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ministry of Commerce jointly organized the program. In the first batch, 30 officials of the Ministry of Commerce are receiving training.

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Entertainment

Delay in reaching court, Pori Moni's cross-examination postponed

In the case filed over attempted rape, attempted murder and assault at Savar's Boat Club, the next-stage cross-examination of actress Pori Moni has been postponed again. As she could not appear in court at the scheduled time due to traffic jam, her cross-examination could not be completed on Sunday (August 9).

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Democratic countries will have issues, solutions through dialogue: Indian High Commissioner

They Failed in Exams but Became World-Class Icons

Why are madrasa results poor? Education minister himself asked

PM Inaugurates Three Villages as 'SDG Villages'

SSC result slump leaves over 13.5 lakh seats vacant in Class XI

Success of Dhaka Residential Model College in SSC examinations 2026

86,709 Religious Institutions to Receive State Honorarium This Fiscal Year

Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi pays courtesy call on Prime Minister

Proposal to boost cooperation with New Zealand in agri-tech, dairy, green energy and IT sectors

SSC results published, pass rate 62.25%

Four financial institutions declared non-operational

SSC results published today, breaking a 20-year record

PM Tarique Rahman not going to India to attend BRICS summit

Prime Minister visited the grave of Shah Ahmad Shafi

Hefazat Demands PM Not Allow Saad-Faction Ijtema at Tongi

Hefazat-e-Islam presents 9-point demands to Prime Minister

Tree Fair Ends, But Responsibility for Planting and Care Continues: Environment Minister

Mirza Fakhrul nominated from BNP for presidency

Training at Ministry of Commerce on using AI in trade and economic analysis

Delay in reaching court, Pori Moni's cross-examination postponed

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