What Frankfurt Tells Us About Reading
Whenever I travel abroad, I make it a point to observe a few things, including the reading habits of people. I love to visit the...
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7-point plan to strengthen jail security
The Department of Prisons has introduced a seven-point action plan to strengthen security, maintain discipline and ensure greater accountability across prisons nationwide. The measures include...
Trump blames Democrats for US stock market fall
US President Donald Trump attributed Thursday’s stock market freefall to the electoral victory of his rival Democratic Party in midterm elections earlier this week. “The...
Israeli settlers seize 8 Palestinian homes, displaces dozens
The United Nations has condemned the seizure of eight Palestinian homes by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank city of Jericho, saying the settlers...
China launches trade probes into EU chemical, fibre imports
Beijing launched dual trade probes against goods imported from the European Union on Friday, less than a month after it agreed with Brussels to stabilise...
Early winter veggies bring price relief
An influx of early-season winter vegetables has begun to lower prices in Dhaka’s retail markets, offering some respite to consumers facing persistent inflation. The arrival...
Shadman doubtful after ankle injury in Sylhet Test
Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam’s participation in the remainder of the second Test against West Indies is in doubt after he sustained a left ankle injury...
Kishoreganj’s son wins US election unopposed
Sheikh Mujahidur Rahman Chandan, a Bangladeshi-origin man, was re-elected unopposed to the 5th seat of the State Senate in the US state of Georgia. He...
‘RNPP to play vital role in country’s growing power’
Managing Director (MD) of Nuclear Power Plant Company Bangladesh Limited (NPCBL) Dr. Md. Jahedul Hasan said that the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant will play an...
69 BJS officers nominated for JATI training
The government has nominated 69 civil judges and judicial officers of equivalent rank for a three-month basic training course beginning on November 21. The officials...
52 new gas wells planned to boost energy supply
The government has decided to drill 52 new gas wells to address the country’s energy crisis, State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives...
Sobhana nominated ICC Women’s Player of the Month award
Sobhana Mostary has been nominated for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for October 2026 following her record-breaking performance against Australia in Brisbane....