Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, delivered on 19 November 1863, was not only a profoundly poetic articulation but also succinctly redefined values of unity, liberty, and democracy, leaving an indelible mark on the collective conscience of generations to come

Opening of Egypt's Suez Canal on 17 November 1869 transformed global commerce and geopolitics by linking the Mediterranean and Red seas, serving as both a maritime artery and a battleground of imperial ambition, trade, and power struggles

Berlin Conference of 15 November 1884 orchestrated the partition of Africa among European powers, cloaking imperial greed in diplomatic guises and leaving a legacy of economic plunder, cultural upheaval, and geopolitical turmoil that scars the continent to this day

Born on 14 November 1954, legendary Greek composer and keyboardist Yanni's music transcends genres and cultures, captivating audiences with its ethereal beauty and universal appeal

Herman Melville’s "Moby-Dick" endures as a profound social commentary, exploring humanity's relentless ambition, socio-political hierarchies, and existential struggles through the prism of Captain Ahab’s fateful quest for the white whale

The brutal murders of young 6-year-old Muntaha and 10-year-old Sadia in Jashore by their avaricious kin are emblematic of a disturbing undercurrent, laying bare not only the violent loss of life but the complex societal malaise from which such atrocities emerge

Born on 13 November 1948, Humayun Ahmed, the master storyteller whose prose and films captured the essence of Bangladeshi life, wove magical realism into the very fabric of ordinary existence, creating a legacy that continues to captivate the soul of a nation

Amidst rising seas and climate challenges, COP29 emerges as Bangladesh's critical platform to galvanise global action and secure a sustainable future for its most vulnerable citizens

The affordability of mobile internet and smartphones, especially among the 18-34 age group, has fuelled social media's popularity, bringing with it both advantages and challenges

A transcendent figure in film composition, Ennio Morricone wove emotional landscapes into his scores, elevating cinema to the sublime through his indelible blend of the evocative and the innovative

René Descartes’ transformative dream episodes laid the foundation for his philosophical pursuit of radical doubt and certainty, giving rise to his magnum opus, Meditations on First Philosophy

Born on 9 November 1877, Allama Iqbal’s poetic vision and intellectual discourse transformed him from a philosopher-poet into a revered ideological architect, whose verses continue to inspire the East’s spiritual and cultural landscape

Three months into power, the interim government, led by Dr Yunus, has embarked on a cautious yet ambitious foreign policy, prioritising regional cooperation, addressing border disputes, and seeking international support for human rights and climate resilience

ACC has struggled to combat corruption effectively, particularly under various political regimes, where it has often been used as a tool to undermine opposition rather than impartially addressing corruption across the board

Listening and observing fully urges one to engage deeply with the world around them to forge genuine connections, enrich lives, and experience the full spectrum of human interaction

With every step of his ascent, fall, and re-emergence, Trump has upended the norms, often rejecting the mantle of “traditional” leadership, yet cementing himself as a quintessential emblem of American aspiration, audacity, and reinvention