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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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10 Dhaka–Riyadh Flights Cancelled After Attack on Saudi Airport

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10 Dhaka–Riyadh Flights Cancelled After Attack on Saudi Airport

Ten flights scheduled to operate from Dhaka to Riyadh have been cancelled following an attack on King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital, affecting 3,431 passengers.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) confirmed the cancellations on Monday morning.

According to CAAB, the cancelled flights include two operated by Biman Bangladesh Airlines, two by US-Bangla Airlines, three by Saudia and three by Riyadh Air.

In a statement issued on Sunday, Biman Bangladesh Airlines said passengers would be informed of the revised schedules for its two cancelled flights by noon on Monday. The state-owned carrier suspended flights BG 339 and BG 340 on Saturday night.

The attack on King Khalid International Airport on Saturday night led to a suspension of airport operations, disrupting air connectivity between Dhaka and Riyadh.

On Sunday, CAAB reported that eight Dhaka–Riyadh flights had been cancelled, leaving 2,951 passengers affected. By Monday morning, the number of cancelled flights had risen to 10, with the total number of affected passengers increasing to 3,431.

The incident has created uncertainty over flight operations between Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia. Passengers have been advised to contact their respective airlines for updated schedules and confirmation of flight status before travelling to the airport.

According to flight-tracking website Flightradar24, flights bound for Riyadh had either been diverted or cancelled.

A Reuters report also confirmed the suspension of flight operations at the Saudi capital's international airport following attacks and explosions. Airport authorities advised passengers to contact their airlines and verify the latest flight information before heading to the airport.

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