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Bangladesh's HSC Standard Comparable to Singapore's Grade Six, Says State Minister Bobby Hajjaj in Parliament
The State Minister for Primary and Mass Education blamed years of neglect for the decline in educational standards, saying the government has launched an ambitious reform agenda to modernise the sector and restore quality.
June 14, 2026
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Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Set to Supply First 300MW to National Grid by August End
Bangladesh's first nuclear power facility is expected to begin supplying electricity to the national grid by the end of August 2026, marking a major milestone in the country's energy journey as commissioning activities progress at the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant.
June 14, 2026
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Shafiqur Rahman Warns Government to Honour Referendum Verdict or "Face Consequences"
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has urged the BNP-led government to implement what he described as the "people's verdict" expressed through the referendum, warning of consequences if public demands continue to be ignored. Opposition leaders at a rally in Chattogram also criticised the proposed national budget and raised concerns over governance, corruption, and law enforcement.
June 13, 2026
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10 Suspected Robbers Arrested in Munshiganj While Allegedly Preparing for River Heist
Police have arrested 10 individuals in Munshiganj's Mirkadim area on allegations of preparing to carry out a robbery. Authorities recovered a speedboat, sharp weapons, mobile phones and other items believed to have been intended for use in the planned operation.
June 13, 2026
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Actress Asma Jhilik Dies After Fall From Dhanmondi Hospital; Husband Arrested Following Family's Murder Allegation
Police have arrested the husband of actress Asma Jhilik after her family alleged that he pushed her from the eighth floor of a hospital in Dhaka during a domestic dispute. Authorities say the exact circumstances surrounding her death remain under investigation.
June 13, 2026
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PM Tarique Rahman Launches Nationwide Drive to Plant 250 Million Trees, Visits July Martyr Wasim's Grave in Cox's Bazar
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has inaugurated an ambitious five-year programme to plant 250 million trees across Bangladesh, aiming to boost environmental conservation and create jobs, while also paying tribute to July Uprising martyr Mohammad Wasim during his visit to Cox's Bazar.
June 13, 2026
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Bangladesh Aims to Become South Asia’s Most Competitive Investment Destination, Says Foreign Minister
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has outlined an ambitious roadmap to transform Bangladesh into South Asia’s leading investment hub, pledging structural reforms, stronger economic diplomacy, and closer collaboration with global partners to navigate mounting international challenges.
June 13, 2026
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Woman Dies Days After Snatching Attempt Throws Her From Rickshaw in Dhaka
A 42-year-old pharmaceutical professional has died after sustaining critical injuries during a suspected snatching incident in Dhaka, highlighting renewed concerns over street crime and public safety in the capital.
June 12, 2026
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Ruppur Nuclear Power Plant’s First Unit Expected to Begin Operation in November: Power Minister
Bangladesh Power Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood Tuku says the country is preparing to bring the first unit of the Ruppur Nuclear Power Plant online by November as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen national electricity production capacity.