The ‘Good Woman’ Myth: When Obedience Is Mistaken for Virtue
For generations, women have been told what it means to be “good”: be considerate, keep the peace, care for the family, avoid conflict, remain grateful and put others before themselves.…
Teen Gangs and Social Media: A New Frontier of Crime
Some deaths leave a nation struggling to find words. The killing of 13-year-old Ishayat Shahriar Apratim is one such tragedy. What makes the incident even more disturbing is that the…
Mother Suspects Two Possible Motives Behind Killing of Cumilla University Student
The mother of Cumilla University student Ishayat Shahriar, known as Apratim, has raised questions about two possible factors that she believes could be linked to her son’s killing. Nahida Begum,…
Earth’s Planetary Boundaries Massively Breached, Scientists Warn
Earth’s critical life-support systems are deteriorating at an unprecedented rate, with scientists warning that seven of the planet’s nine recognised “planetary boundaries” have now been breached at their highest recorded…
Boujee Begum: Bringing Personalised Luxury and Contemporary Elegance to Dhaka
In a city where fashion is increasingly becoming a form of personal expression, Boujee Begum is carving out a distinctive space by bringing together luxury, craftsmanship and personalised design. Founded…
Samia Tasnim: A Journey of Nutrition, Leadership and Purpose
Samia Tasnim’s professional journey has been shaped by resilience, responsibility and a strong sense of purpose. Beginning her career after becoming a mother of two, she chose a path that…
Saudi Oil Ties Raise Questions Over Independence of Scientists Writing Global Climate Reports
A Guardian investigation has raised fresh questions about potential conflicts of interest within the United Nations’ leading climate science body, after identifying a significant number of experts involved in producing…
‘My Mother Apologised’: A Survivor’s Journey to Understanding and Healing After FGM
When Sara Kahsai moved from Sudan to Birmingham in 2022 after marrying a bus driver from the city, she was beginning a new chapter of her life. But settling into…
Parents in England Could Face Fines or Prison if Their Children Commit Crimes
Parents and guardians in England and Wales could face tougher consequences when their children become involved in criminal activity under proposed changes to the youth justice system. The government is…
Germany’s Merz Calls Election Setback a ‘Disaster’ as Far Right and Left Gain Ground
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has described the latest state election results as a “disaster” for his Christian Democratic Union (CDU), as voters delivered heavy losses to his party in two…
Nahima Zabin: Bridging Tradition, Faith and Contemporary Expression Through Art
For Bangladeshi visual artist and Arabic calligrapher Zabin Nahima, art is more than a form of visual expression. It is a way of exploring faith, human emotion, cultural heritage and…
Shama Shalom: Painting Life Through Love, Colour and Emotion
Shama Shalom is a freelance artist and painter whose creative world is deeply rooted in love, emotion, colour and the celebration of life. For her, painting is not merely an…
‘We Felt Someone Was Watching Us’: the Untold History of Islamophobia in America
Growing up as a Muslim immigrant in California, journalist and author Rozina Ali once believed deeply in the ideals of the United States. Having moved from Pakistan to the US…
Tokyo Moves to Tighten Rules on Short-Term Rentals Amid Tourist Complaints
Tokyo is preparing to tighten restrictions on short-term vacation rentals in the popular Shinjuku district, as growing complaints about disruptive tourist behaviour raise concerns over the impact of mass tourism…
Is Iran Building a Nuclear Weapons Facility Deep Inside a Mountain?
Fresh satellite imagery of a heavily fortified site near Iran’s Natanz nuclear complex has renewed questions over whether Tehran is developing a new underground facility capable of supporting its nuclear…
Saima Wazed Resigns as WHO Regional Director Amid Allegations of Irregularities and Fraud
Saima Wazed has resigned as the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Regional Director for South-East Asia, amid an ongoing investigation into allegations involving financial irregularities during a trip to China and…
Everest’s Glaciers Are Melting—And Scientists Have Found a Surprising Human Cause
The melting of glaciers around Mount Everest has long been associated with rising global temperatures and climate change. But a new study has identified an unexpected additional source of heat:…
India Places High Importance on Relations With Bangladesh: Dinesh Trivedi
India attaches great importance to its existing military and strategic relations with Bangladesh, Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi has said. He made the remarks on Wednesday during a…
NCP Leader Arrested in Netrokona Over Alleged Fraud in Family Card Promise
A 23-year-old leader of the National Citizens Party (NCP) has been arrested in Netrokona after a woman filed a fraud case accusing her of taking money from several people by…
‘I Still Carry the Trauma’: 45 Accounts of Childhood Sexual Abuse Reported Within 24 Hours on New Platform
A newly launched Bangladeshi platform has received 45 accounts of childhood sexual abuse within just 24 hours, offering a disturbing glimpse into experiences that many survivors say have remained hidden…