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 ...

Mohamed Salah, long hailed as Liverpool’s “Egyptian King,” is facing growing criticism as his recent performances fall short of his usual high standards. The forward was once again below par in Liverpool’s 2-1 loss to Chelsea on Saturday, missing key chances and showing little defensive effort. Salah has now failed to score in five of Liverpool’s seven Premier League matches ...

There is no concern about the February elections, but July charter and some reforms are needed for a fair election, commented Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Ameer Dr Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher on Tuesday. While replying reporters’ queries at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Taher said the UNGA visit with the Chief Adviser proved the unity among the political parties. ”Some matters are needed ...

The Investigation Agency of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has formally launched the investigation in alleged crimes against humanity committed by Awami League as a political party. The investigating officer has already been appointed to this end, said ICT Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam to media on Tuesday. Action will be taken against other parties if they are found to be ...