Day: November 1, 2025

Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) Sees 7% Rise in Weekly

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Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) Sees 7% Rise in Weekly Turnover After Two Months For the first time in two months, the main capital market of the country, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), saw a slight recovery in its weekly transaction volume. Despite a decline in indices and the prices of most shares and units, weekly turnover increased by approximately 7% during the last week (October 26 to 30). However, the market capitalization of the DSE decreased by about BDT 6,000 crore (approx. 60 billion Taka) compared to the previous week.…

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Horror:Highway Restaurant

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Horror:Highway Restaurant By: Manjur Chowdhury Today’s story is about a friend from Sylhet. It happened in the life of a very close friend who prefers to remain anonymous, so let’s call him Asif. Asif was in college then, born and raised in Sylhet. After passing his SSC exams, his parents enrolled him in a college in Dhaka. We were left behind at Sylhet MC College—hanging out more than attending classes, roaming the city with the air of “having grown up.” Meanwhile, poor Asif was busy making new friends in the…

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Robinho Gives First Interview From Brazilian Priso

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Robinho Gives First Interview From Brazilian Prison Former Brazilian forward Robinho, currently serving a nine-year sentence in Brazil for a rape conviction in Italy, has given his first interview from jail, expressing shame and devastation. The 41-year-old former star for Real Madrid and Manchester City has been incarcerated in a São Paulo prison since March 21, 2024. In the video interview, the disgraced star stated that he is treated just like any other inmate and receives no special privileges due to his past as a footballer. Robinho said: “I eat…

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Kylian Mbappé Wins First European Golden Boot

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 Kylian Mbappé Wins First European Golden Boot Award Real Madrid’s French star, Kylian Mbappé, has won the European Golden Boot award after becoming the highest goalscorer across all European competitions last season. He earned this prestigious honor by netting a total of 44 goals last season, including 31 in La Liga. This marks the first European Golden Boot of Mbappé’s career. The specialized award is given to the player who scores the most goals in the major European leagues. Award Ceremony and Mbappé’s Reaction Mbappé was officially presented with the…

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Interim Government Restricts Foreign Travel for Officials

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Interim Government Restricts Foreign Travel for Officials Until Next Election The Chief Advisor’s Office has issued a directive instructing government officials to avoid foreign travel unless “absolutely essential” until the 13th National Parliamentary Election is held. This new circular was recently sent to all government secretaries, referencing previous circulars from the Chief Advisor’s Office regarding foreign travel and a Finance Division letter dated July 8th. Copies of the circular were also provided to the Private Secretaries of the Advisors. Reason for the Restriction The circular highlights that the instructions in…

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Opposition Claims Nearly 700 Killed in Tanzania

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Opposition Claims Nearly 700 Killed in Tanzania Post-Election Protests Violence erupted in Tanzania following the presidential election held last Wednesday (October 29th), with the opposition party claiming that nearly 700 people have been killed. Qatari news outlet Al Jazeera reported this information on Friday (October 31st). John Kitoaka, spokesperson for the Chadema party, stated the shocking casualty figures: “Approximately 350 people have been killed in Dar es Salaam and more than 200 in Mwanza. If we add the death toll from other areas, the total comes to around 700 people.”…

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Bamboo saves from Earthquake

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Bamboo saves from earthquake The 7.8-magnitude earthquake that devastated Ecuador in 2016 left the coastal city of Manta severely damaged. High-rise buildings of brick and concrete crumbled, and roads cracked. Yet, right alongside the destruction, structures made of bamboo—including restaurants and a fire station—suffered no damage and stand intact to this day. While Manta has recovered, bamboo remains the material credited with saving lives during that catastrophe. Pablo Jacome Estrella, director of the International Bamboo and Rattan Organisation (INBAR), noted the resilience of the city’s hundreds of traditional bamboo homes:…

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Hostage Taker Killed in Mumbai Police Shootout

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Hostage Taker Killed in Mumbai Police Shootout After Holding 17 Children A hostage-taker was killed following a clash with police in Mumbai, India. The accused, identified as Rohit Arya, was shot dead by police after allegedly holding 17 children hostage in the Powai area on Thursday. Police stated that Arya fired at officers during the rescue operation, prompting police to return fire. Dramatic Rescue at a Film Studio The dramatic confrontation unfolded inside a small film studio named RA Studio. Police reported that Arya had lured the group of children…

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Weak Governance’ as Root Cause of Government Falls in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

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Weak Governance’ as Root Cause of Government Falls in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval has attributed the recent collapses of governments in Nepal (following the Gen-Z protests), Bangladesh (following a similar pattern of student-public unrest), and previously in Sri Lanka, primarily to weak governance systems or structures within these South Asian nations. The Indian media outlet NDTV reported this information on Saturday (November 1st). The Imperative of Effective Governance In a speech delivered on Friday on the occasion of National Unity Day, Ajit…

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India Dodges Question on Supporting Awami League’s Return

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India Dodges Question on Supporting Awami League’s Return to Bangladesh Election The political landscape in Bangladesh post-August 5th has shifted dramatically, leaving virtually no place for the Awami League. Many leaders of the “fallen authoritarian government” have been fugitive since last year. Given this situation, with national elections expected in February, the possibility of the Awami League’s participation appears to be near zero. However, discussions are rife in neighboring India about whether the Indian government will advise the interim government of Bangladesh to include the Awami League—historically India’s biggest ally…

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