On the occasion of martyrdom anniversary of Abrar Fahad, Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir Kulaura upazila unit in Moulvibazar district observed Anti-Oppression Day with a discussion meeting and prayer session. The event was held on Tuesday at the party office, organized by local unit of Chhatra Shibir. Presided over by Upazila Chhatra Shibir President Tihan Talukder and moderated by Secretary Ruhul ...

Heather Knight’s composed innings guided England to a four-wicket victory over Bangladesh in their second match of the ICC Women’s World Cup at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday. Chasing a modest target of 179, England were rocked early by Bangladesh’s fiery bowling attack, slipping to 29 for 2 after Marufa Akter struck twice in quick succession. Marufa ...

Gold prices in the country have increased once again, with the price of 22-carat gold now set at Tk 2,02,195 per bhori (11.664 grams), marking a rise of Tk 1,469 from the previous rate. Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) announced the new pricing in a press release issued on Tuesday night, stating that the revised rates will come into effect across ...

A company providing accommodation to asylum seekers has made nearly £187m in profits since being awarded lucrative government contracts, despite allegations of “terrible” conditions at the hotels it uses. Clearsprings Ready Homes is one of three companies with 10-year Home Office contracts to provide accommodation services for asylum seekers. The overall expected costs of these services have increased more than ...

In 1877, Carl von Voit, one of German chemist Justus von Liebig’s protégés, published an influential recommendation that working men required 118 grams of protein per day. The recommendation wasn’t based on physiological research; Voit simply asked what men in Munich would like to eat if they could eat anything. This was another “example of a standard that the public ...

After being rumoured to be dating each other for several years, actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are finally engaged. As rumours about the couple’s engagement did rounds on social media on Friday, Vijay’s team confirmed the news of his engagement to Hindustan Times on Saturday morning. The details about Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika’s engagement are yet to be revealed. ...

Bangladesh is unlikely to see a drop in dengue cases during the upcoming winter months (November to January), as the disease, once seasonal, is turning into a year-round health concern due to lack of preparation and proper monitoring, experts warned. Though the dengue cases usually decline during cooler months experts warn that the surge may continue due to climate anomalies, ...

Ukraine carried out a second consecutive night of large-scale drone attacks on Russian territory, with Russia claiming to have shot down 184 drones, mostly over the Kursk and Belgorod regions, the Russian defence ministry said on Tuesday. This follows one of Kyiv’s largest drone offensives on Monday, when Russia reported intercepting 251 drones in a single day. The attacks have ...

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected Google’s attempt to block a sweeping court order that requires significant changes to its Android Play Store — a decision that reinforces a jury’s ruling last year declaring the app marketplace an illegal monopoly. In a brief, one-sentence decision, the Court declined to grant Google a stay, meaning the tech giant must now ...

Gold prices have surged past Tk 200,000 mark per bhori (11.664 grams) for the first time in history, following yet another hike within 24 hours. The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) announced on Monday night that the price of 22-carat gold has been increased by Tk 3,150 per bhori, effective from Tuesday (October 11). With the latest adjustment, the price of ...