A high-level diplomatic effort is underway as a delegation from the United States, led by special envoy Steve Witkoff, arrives in Moscow for ceasefire discussions with Russian officials. The meeting…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has arrived in Bangladesh for a four-day official visit. His plane landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Thursday afternoon, where he was received by…
Maria Branyas Morera, the world’s oldest living person before her passing at age 117 in August 2024, attributed her longevity to “luck and good genetics” — a belief now backed…
The French Ambassador to Bangladesh, Marie Masdupuy, has recently held meetings with leaders of various political parties in the country, stressing the need for essential reforms ahead of the upcoming…
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has traveled to the Netherlands to support her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, after he was arrested in Manila on a warrant issued by the…
British-Indian filmmaker Karan Kandhari makes a bold and stylish feature debut with Sister Midnight, a Mumbai-set black comedy infused with horror, led by a standout performance from Radhika Apte. Shot…
The Bangladesh government has announced new legal amendments aimed at expediting the trial and investigation process for rape cases, following widespread protests over the recent sexual assault of an eight-year-old…
Falling in love with a colleague can seem like an exciting and natural development, given the amount of time spent together at work. The shared responsibilities, frequent interactions, and mutual…
Daffodil International University (DIU) celebrated International Women’s Day 2025 on March 8 under the theme “Accelerate Action.” HerNet TV proudly partnered as the media sponsor. The event, held on campus,…
Dhaka University witnessed a unique protest today as students, teachers, and social activists marched with sticks in hand, condemning the ongoing rape and violence against women across the country. The…
Maziar Bahari once dismissed claims that books could change lives, seeing them as mere hyperbole. But his perspective shifted when he encountered Sepideh Gholian, one of Iran’s most prominent political…
Nearly 200 demonstrators were detained in Istanbul following a Women’s Day march that took place under tight security, organizers claimed late Saturday night. The news was reported by AFP from…
More than 80 Afghan women who fled the Taliban to pursue higher education in Oman now face imminent deportation back to Afghanistan following sweeping cuts to foreign aid programs by…
A groundbreaking new study has found that young adults today are significantly less happy than previous generations, challenging the long-held belief that happiness follows a U-shaped trajectory throughout life. The…
The sun was setting over the arid landscape of a small village in Pakistan’s Sindh province when Asifa’s parents entered the room. The 13-year-old girl sat on the cool earthen…
As Elon Musk stood in the Oval Office, flashing a triumphant grin, British entrepreneur and former Twitter board member Martha Lane Fox looked on with dismay. For Lane Fox, a…
A shocking case of mob violence and vandalism in the capital’s Gulshan area has led to the identification and arrest of the alleged perpetrator, identified as 31-year-old Jewel Rana. A…
The recent brutal attacks on women are deeply alarming and stand in stark contrast to the vision of a ‘New Bangladesh,’ said Interim Government Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. Speaking…
Noakhali witnessed a powerful demonstration on International Women’s Day as the Noakhali Women’s Rights Alliance called for the strict implementation of capital punishment for rapists. The protest took place on…
Ash Sarkar, the firebrand journalist often at the heart of heated political debates, has never shied away from controversy. Though she claims to be a “conflict-averse person,” her career has…