One in 10 people in the UK aged 70 and older could have Alzheimer’s-like changes in their brain, according to the clearest, real-world picture of how common the disease’s brain changes are in ordinary, older people. The detection of the proteins linked with the disease is not a diagnosis. But the findings indicate that more than 1 million over-70s would ...

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday said an EU plan to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s defense was essential to increase pressure on President Vladimir Putin, reports AFP. “It is about aid for Ukraine, but it is also about sending a clear signal to Russia that we will use the assets that are available here to help end ...

Paris Saint-Germain and France winger Ousmane Dembele was named Best FIFA Men’s Player, while Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati won the Best FIFA Women’s Player award. The awards were decided based on performances between August 2024 and August 2025, with votes cast by national team captains and coaches, journalists and fans. Dembele claimed the honour for the first time, ...

The government has reported of freezing a total of Tk 66,146 crore in movable and immovable assets of various industrial groups at home and abroad in efforts to recover laundered money. Of this, Tk 55,638 crore is held in Bangladesh and Tk 10,508 crore overseas, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday. However, the statement ...

International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam said on Wednesday that BNP leader M Ilias Ali was killed after being forcibly disappeared 13 years ago, citing a findings from an ongoing investigation. Speaking to journalists after submitting formal charges at the tribunal against retired Major General Ziaul Ahsan over allegations of enforced disappearances and killings, Tajul Islam said ...

The Election Commission has signed a tripartite agreement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the European Union to facilitate international observation of the national election scheduled for February 12, EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed said. Under the agreement, a European Union election observation mission comprising around 175 to 200 members will be deployed at different stages of the electoral process, ...

Sumaiya Jafrin, wife of Major Sadikul Haque, has been shown arrested in connection with a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act with Gulshan Police Station. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Awlad Hossain Muhammad Jonayed ordered that Sumaiya Jafrin be shown arrested on Wednesday. Sumaiya’s husband, Major Sadikul Haque, is accused of providing training to activists of banned Awami League faction. A ...

The government has ordered an independent review into foreign financial interference in UK politics in response to what it called the “shocking” case of Nathan Gill, the former leader of Reform UK in Wales. Gill was jailed in November, after admitting to taking bribes for pro-Russian interviews and speeches when he was a Member of the European Parliament (MEP). Announcing ...

The government has launched a new taskforce it says will help women “enter, stay and lead” in the UK tech sector. Led by technology secretary Liz Kendall, it will see female leaders from tech companies and organisations advise the government on how to boost diversity and economic growth in the industry. BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, recently suggested women ...

In today’s health-conscious world, choosing the right cooking oil is paramount. Among the myriad options available, rice bran oil stands out as a superior choice for those seeking a balance between health benefits and culinary versatility. Extracted from the hard outer layer of rice, known as the bran, rice bran oil boasts a unique composition. Dr Asraful Alam Sumon, cardiologist ...