Current Affairs
Alphabet loses $500 Billion in market cap in one day
Google’s own artificial intelligence (AI) search technology has now become a challenge to its core advertising business. Although user interest in AI-based search is growing, it earns less advertising revenue than conventional search. The effect has been felt in the stock market performance of Google’s parent company, Alphabet. In a single day, the company’s market value fell by about $500 billion.
Dhaka tops HSC pass rate, Barishal records lowest
The combined pass rate across all education boards in this year’s HSC and equivalent examinations is 52.12 percent. Among the boards, Dhaka leads with a pass rate of 61.80 percent. Among the general education boards, Barishal has the lowest pass rate, at 44.84 percent.
HSC results: Girls lead in pass rate, boys secure more GPA-5
In the HSC and equivalent examinations 2026, girls have outperformed boys in the pass rate. However, boys have edged out girls in achieving the top result, GPA-5. According to the published results, the average pass rate this year is 52.12 percent. A total of 40,084 students secured GPA-5.
No students pass HSC exams at 293 institutions
No students passed the 2026 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations at 293 educational institutions, compared with 202 institutions in 2025.
Nearly half fail HSC exams
More than 623,000 students failed the HSC and equivalent examinations 2026. This year’s average pass rate stood at 52.12 percent, meaning nearly half of the examinees could not pass.
52.12pc students pass HSC, equivalent exams; 40,084 achieve GPA-5
A total of 52.12 percent of students have passed the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations this year, while 40,084 students secured GPA-5.
Rain likely in parts of country
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecasted rain in different parts of the country in next 24 hours from commencing 9 am.
'Star Trek', 'X-Men' star Patrick Stewart dead at 86
Patrick Stewart, the British Shakespearean actor who became a Hollywood megastar through roles in the "Star Trek" and "X-Men" franchises, has died at his home in Los Angeles. He was 86.
Gold price falls by Tk 5,482 per bhori
Gold prices have been reduced in Bangladesh for the second consecutive day. The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has cut the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 5,482 per bhori. Prices of other grades of gold and silver have also been lowered.
Banned AL flash march: Crude bombs hit Dhanmondi, 4 held
Multiple crude bomb explosions took place in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi area during a flash procession by the banned Awami League. Police detained four people in connection with the incident and defused 17 unexploded crude bombs recovered from the scene.