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A devastating fire destroys a crowded slum and leaves thousands homeless in Dhaka

DHAKA, Bangladesh, November 26, 2025 (AP) — A devastating fire in a crowded slum int the heart of Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka has destroyed 1,500 shanties, leaving thousands homeless, authorities said Wednesday. No casualties have been reported. The blaze, which began Tuesday evening at the massive Korail slum in Dhaka, was doused Wednesday after 16 hours, said Rashed Bin Khalid, a duty officer at the Department of Fire Service and Civil Defence. The fire service’s director, Lt. Col. Mohammad Tajul Islam Chowdhury, said about 1,500 shanties were burned or damaged in the blaze and thousands remained homeless. According to official data,

Want to grow an avocado tree from seed? Here’s how

So, you want to grow an avocado tree from seed? It’s not only a fun off-season activity, especially for kids, but it’s also very easy. Just know that since avocados are tropical plants, they won’t survive winters outdoors in colder climates. Still, it’s possible to grow avocado plants indoors. They likely won’t produce fruit, but they make lovely houseplants. When I was growing up, it wasn’t uncommon for there to be a pit of some sort partially submerged in a glass of water, suspended by toothpicks, on a windowsill. Peaches, mangos, avocados – I tried them all. As an adult,

Gold surges to hit near two-week high of Rs 1.30 lakh/10g in Delhi markets

New Delhi, Nov 26 (PTI) Gold prices surged Rs 1,200 to hit near a two-week high of Rs 1,30,100 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday, tracking a rally in the international markets, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Analysts said the rise was mainly driven by renewed expectations of interest-rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve next month. The precious metal of 99.5 per cent purity also advanced by Rs 1,200 to Rs 1,29,500 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes). On November 13, gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent closed at Rs

Rupee ends almost flat at 89.23 against US dollar

Mumbai, Nov 26 (PTI) The rupee slipped 1 paisa to close at 89.23 (provisional) against the US dollar in a range-bound trade on Wednesday, as firm domestic equities and a slide in global crude prices offset the impact of a strengthening greenback. Foreign fund outflows and concerns over geopolitical developments sapped risk appetite in the market, pushing investors towards safe-haven assets, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 89.24 and moved in a close range of 89.17-89.28 against the dollar. The unit finally settled at 89.23, registering a loss of 1 paisa from its

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