A group of 50 SSC examinees from Giridharipur Adarsha High School staged a midnight blockade of the Dhaka–Rangpur highway in Palashbari, Gaibandha, after failing to receive their admit cards on the eve of the national exam. The rare night protest, joined by anxious parents, created severe traffic disruption and ended only after high-level assurances from the local administration.

The 2026 SSC and equivalent examinations kicked off today across 3,885 centers in Bangladesh, but the academic milestone is being overshadowed by a nationwide energy crisis. With power generation falling 1,200 MW short of demand, students in rural districts face the most significant hurdles, relying on kerosene lamps and daylight to complete their most critical papers.

Bangladesh roared back into the series with a dominant all-round performance in Dhaka. Led by Nahid Rana’s sensational 5/32, the Tigers bowled out the Black Caps for 198 before Tanzid Hasan Tamim’s aggressive half-century ensured a comfortable chase with 87 balls to spare. The victory sets up a thrilling series decider in Chattogram.

In a rare move, the Indian government has nominated former Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi as the next High Commissioner to Dhaka. Replacing career diplomat Pranay Verma, Trivedi’s appointment marks a "Washington-style" political deployment to Bangladesh, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks to stabilize relations amid Dhaka’s requests for the extradition of former leaders and increased energy support.

A harrowing report from the UNHCR reveals that 2025 saw a record number of Rohingya fatalities at sea. With nearly 15% of those attempting the journey either missing or dead, and over 2,800 more taking to the sea in early 2026, humanitarian agencies are warning of a total system collapse without urgent funding.