9 Killed in Fire at Printing Factory and Chemical Warehouse in Mirpur
At least nine people have died in a devastating fire that broke out at a printing factory and adjacent chemical warehouse in the Shialbari area of Mirpur’s Rupnagar in Dhaka.…
Trump Calls Italian PM Meloni ‘Beautiful’ During Peace Summit in Egypt
During an international peace summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, U.S. President Donald Trump unexpectedly praised Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as a “beautiful woman.” The comment came on Monday, October…
Tasmim Zobaear: The Paris-Based Bangladeshi Visionary Who Wove a Fairytale at Musée des Arts Décoratifs
Paris, the eternal capital of haute couture, has always been the stage where fashion transcends fabric, where garments become poetry, and where designers dare to dream beyond the ordinary. This…
“Symposia” Art Exhibition Opens at International Recreation Club with Global Dignitaries in Attendance
The opening of “Symposia”, an international art exhibition jointly organized by HerNet Fine Arts, marked a significant milestone in Dhaka’s cultural calendar today. The exhibition, which will remain open to…
Tasmim Zobaear: The Paris-Based Bangladeshi Visionary Who Wove a Fairytale at Musée des Arts Décoratifs
Paris, the eternal capital of haute couture, has always been the stage where fashion transcends fabric, where garments become poetry, and where designers dare to dream beyond the ordinary. This…
Vatican Embassy Celebrates National Day in Dhaka with Cultural Exchange and Art Exhibition
The Apostolic Nunciature in Bangladesh hosted a grand celebration of the National Day of the Vatican City, also known as the Pope’s Feast, bringing together the ensemble of the diplomatic…
Balendra Shah: From Rapper to Kathmandu Mayor, Gen Z’s Choice for Nepal’s Next Prime Minister
Amid political turmoil in Nepal following the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, a new wave of hope has emerged among the country’s younger generation. At the center of…
‘Hara Hachi Bu’: Japan’s Century-Old Health Tip for a Balanced Life
In many cultures, people feel compelled to finish every bit of food on their plate, often motivated by the thought that wasting food is wrong. While this habit may reduce…
22 Eminent Citizens Demand Withdrawal and Apology for Controversial Remarks on Durga Puja by Home Affairs Adviser
A total of 22 eminent citizens have strongly protested against recent remarks by Lieutenant General (Retd.) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, Adviser to the Ministry of Home Affairs, regarding Durga Puja, calling…
Sabina Yasmin to Receive Cultural Affairs Ministry Honour Sunday
Renowned singer Sabina Yasmin will be accorded an honour by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs on Sunday evening at the Jatiya Nattyashala auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. The programme is…
City Origins Exhibition Concludes at Dhaka Kendro with Celebration of Art
The historic halls of Dhaka Kendro, a cultural heritage site at the heart of Old Dhaka, came alive over the past week with the City Origins exhibition, an artistic tribute…
How a Little Girl from Macedonia Became Mother Teresa
Exactly twenty-eight years ago, on September 5, 1997, the world mourned the passing of one of history’s most extraordinary women—Mother Teresa. Born as Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu in Skopje, Macedonia, in…
Grace Geyoro Becomes Most Expensive Female Footballer in History
French midfield star Grace Geyoro has made history by becoming the most expensive female footballer after signing with London City Lionesses for a record £1.4 million transfer fee from Paris…
Multimedia Journalists Boycott Press Conference of Daksu VP Candidate Umama Fatema
Dhaka University’s campus witnessed dramatic scenes on Monday afternoon when multimedia journalists collectively boycotted the press conference of Daksu vice president candidate Umama Fatema. The press meet, arranged in front…
‘Stop Killing Women’: Australian Mother Becomes Voice for Slain Daughter as Nation Confronts Femicide Crisis
Melbourne, Australia – In December 2017, Lee Little spoke to her daughter Alicia just minutes before she was killed by her abusive partner. That brief conversation – Alicia assuring her…
City Origins Exhibition Opens at Dhaka Kendro, as HerNet Fine Arts Celebrates Heritage and Art
The historic halls of Dhaka Kendro, a cultural heritage site at the heart of Old Dhaka, came alive this evening with the opening of City Origins, an art exhibition dedicated…
Recap: Origins of Vision
Origins of Vision was a landmark 9 day tribute and exhibition by HerNet Fine Arts with the collaboration of the Embassy of Japan. Held at the Embassy from July 18–26,…
International Day to Remember Victims of Violence Based on Religion Observed Today
Religious violence, though as old as civilization itself, continues to claim lives and divide societies in the modern world, often under new political, ideological, and extremist influences. Today, August 22,…
Bangladesh’s Request for European Visa Centers in Dhaka Fails to Receive Desired Response
Bangladesh’s repeated appeals to European Union member states to establish visa centers in Dhaka have yet to yield results, leaving thousands of Bangladeshi citizens facing increasing difficulties in securing visas…
United States Begins Comprehensive Review of All Valid Visa Holders Amid Intensified Crackdown on Immigration
The United States Department of State has confirmed that it is reviewing the records of nearly 55 million foreign nationals holding valid U.S. visas, sparking renewed concerns among immigrants about…