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Government Ends Practice of Inflating Pass Rates and GPA-5 Scores: Mahdi Amin

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  Government Ends Practice of Inflating Pass Rates and GPA-5 Scores: Mahdi Amin The government has moved away from the long-standing practice of artificially increasing examination pass rates and the number of GPA-5 achievers, Prime Minister's Adviser for Education and Primary and Mass Education Mahdi Amin said today. He said the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examination results now reflect a more transparent, objective and merit-based assessment of students. Mahdi Amin also announced that students who failed in one or two subjects would be given an opportunity to retake the examinations within a month. A comprehensive answer-script re-evaluation system, similar to the one used in the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations, has also been introduced. He made the remarks at a press conference held at the Ministry of Education's conference room at the Secretariat. Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon formally announ...
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Govt Moves to Reopen Closed Factories

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Govt Moves to Reopen Closed Factories: Prime Minister

Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has said the government has taken steps to gradually reopen factories that were shut down during what he described as the “previous authoritarian regime,” as part of efforts to revive the country’s industrial sector.

He made the announcement while addressing a May Day rally as the chief guest, organised by Jatiyatabadi Sramik Dal in front of the BNP central office in Naya Paltan, Dhaka, on Friday afternoon.

Speaking at the rally, Tarique Rahman said he had already held discussions with relevant stakeholders after being elected and issued necessary directives. He added that an important meeting is scheduled this week to determine how quickly closed factories can be reopened and how employment opportunities can be restored for jobless workers.

Referring to the past decade, he questioned the state of workers’ rights, alleging that not only labourers but also teachers, students, women, and other working groups had been deprived of their rights. He also claimed that the movement on 5 August 2024 led to the end of authoritarian rule in the country.

Criticising the previous government led by Awami League, he said the economy had been weakened by “looting and mismanagement,” which resulted in the gradual closure of industries and increased dependence on imports.

Outlining future plans, he stressed that improving workers’ welfare is key to national progress. He said discussions are already underway with both local and foreign investors to attract new investments, which would help establish new industries and create more jobs.

Addressing recent eviction drives against street vendors in Dhaka, he said authorities have been instructed to ensure proper rehabilitation alongside eviction measures. He noted that hawkers also have families to support and cannot simply be removed without securing alternative livelihoods.

He added that rehabilitation initiatives for hawkers have already begun under both Dhaka North and Dhaka South City Corporations.

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