Renowned television personality, producer and former Director-General of Bangladesh Television (BTV) Mostafizur Rahman passed away on Sunday evening (July 26) , marking the end of an era in Bangladesh's television industry. He was instrumental in shaping the country's television landscape through his pioneering work as a producer, broadcaster and media administrator.

In the face educationists and guardians' demands, the government has decided to scrap the primary terminal examination for fifth graders from this year.