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Gold prices drop in Bangladesh
Gold and silver prices have been reduced in the country's market following a fall in the prices of pure gold and silver in the international market.
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Number of HSC GPA-5 achievers drops by more than half in two years
The number of students securing a GPA-5 in the HSC and equivalent examinations has declined for two consecutive years, falling from 145,911 in 2024 to 40,084 in 2026 — a drop of 105,827, or more than 72%. Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon announced the...
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In contrast, 139 institutions achieved a 100% pass rate this year.
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US approves Patriot missile sale to Ukraine
The Patriot missile system is the most effective weapon to counter fast-moving ballistic missiles
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HSC candidates see their results on 16 October 2025. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS
In the HSC examination alone, 35,948 students secured GPA-5, down by 27,271 from 63,219 last year.
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Govt to recruit 25,000 midwives to strengthen women's healthcare: Sakhawat
Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain today said the government has taken an initiative to recruit 25,000 midwives to strengthen women's healthcare and expand health services to marginalised communities.
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Intercommunal clashes leave 25 dead in western Chad; 22 injured
At least 25 people were killed and 22 others injured in intercommunal clashes in a border area between Chad
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HSC pass rate sinks to 22-year low
A total of 40,084 students secure GPA-5, down 29,013 from last year
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Bangladesh’s Test aspirations have soared in recent times, particularly after victories over Pakistan at home and Australia away. Despite those wins coming through pace prominence, their preference for falling back on tried-and-tested yet archaic spin strategies showed that while their ambitions had grown, the mindset required to turn them into reality was still lacking.
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Arnon Nampa, a prominent activist and former human rights lawyer, flashes a three finger salute as he arrives ahead of a Thai criminal court's verdict in a case of allegedly having insulted the monarchy, at the criminal court in Bangkok, Thailand, September 26, 2023. Photo: REUTERS
Arnon Nampa faces 14 lèse-majesté cases, while hundreds of people have been prosecuted under Thailand's royal insult law since the 2020 pro-democracy protests
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Depression over Bay intensifies into deep depression, likely to develop into Cyclonic storm
The depression over Southeast Bay and adjoining Andaman Sea moved northwestwards, intensified into a deep depression over Southeast Bay and adjoining Southwest Bay.
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As temperatures soar and heatwaves become increasingly intense, extreme heat is emerging as more than just a seasonal discomfort.
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Nayeem 52 helps Bangladesh set 170 target
New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs
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HSC pass rate falls to 52.12pc, GPA-5 achievers fall to 40,084
New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs
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Pope Leo becomes first pontiff to vote in US general election
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pontiff to vote in a United States general election after casting a mail-in ballot in Chicago, where he was born.
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HSC, equivalent exam results at 11am: How to check
Results of Bangladesh’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations will be published at 11am on Saturday (October 31).
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The 2026 edition of Rio WebFest is expected to feature approximately 300 selected entries competing across more than 80 categories. The festival recognises achievements in web series and other digital productions, with winners receiving the Zé Trophy, its official award.
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Hasina accused over claims of man shot nine times, police find incident 'never happened'
A young man named Nur Hossain filed a case against 76 people, including ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, alleging that he was shot nine times and injured during the July Uprising.
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‘I asked for money to buy fruits, he said he would send it on the 12th’: Saudi fire victim’s mother
New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs
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UK police hunt two Bangladeshis over London teen rape
Metropolitan Police in London are searching for two Bangladeshi nationals in connection with the rape of a 13-year-old girl in
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