Students under various banners held protests on the Dhaka University campus today demanding justice for the brutal murder of Lal Chand, alias Sohag, a scrap trader who was hacked to death in front of Mitford hospital

Protests were held on campuses and in some districts last night demanding swift trial and exemplary punishment for those involved in the brutal murder of Lal Chand, alias Sohag, in Old Dhaka’s Mitford area.

Despite the drop, Jashore Board secured the second-highest pass rate among nine education boards in the country

The pass rate in this year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations across all nine general education boards has dropped to 68.04 percent, the lowest in 16 years.

The incident took place in front of the Shaheed Sajid Academic Building on the university campus around 4:30pm

They said unlike previous years, this year's SSC answer scripts were evaluated strictly based on solely what the students had written, without any leniency

Only 18% of students have access to dormitories

Demands 100% accommodation, better medical services

The results will be available both online and via SMS for students across all education boards in Bangladesh from 2:00pm

Students must be made aware of the correct interpretation of Islamic texts, the circular said

The candidates will be able to access their results after 2:00pm, either online or via SMS

Students tell CU VC; video of incident sparks widespread backlash

Students hold procession over tree-felling

The question quickly circulated on social media, drawing both criticism and support

30 of 47 newly appointed VC had ties to teachers' groups linked with BNP or Jamaat

Project director, VC deny knowledge; contractor says section of students gave go-ahead

Previously issued instructions regarding entry into the exam halls will remain in effect

Bangladesh’s technical education sector is facing a slow-burning crisis, shaped by a severe shortage of teachers, poor infrastructure, and steadily declining student interest.

A revised election schedule is expected to be announced on August 4

Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain has stressed the importance of keeping girls in school, expanding economic opportunities, and ensuring essential health services for underprivileged communities to end child marriage, which remains widespread in Bangladesh.