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…
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has stated that his warning to the Bangladeshi military not to participate in the repression of student protests in July–August last year…
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has expressed grave concern over what he describes as a state of “widespread anarchy” in the country, particularly regarding the rising incidents of…
A group of unidentified individuals conducted a late-night search at a house in Gulshan, Dhaka, defying security personnel and entering the premises without the presence of law enforcement officers. The…
Following consecutive Test series defeats against New Zealand and Australia, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has introduced new regulations for centrally contracted players. These rules cover…
A court in Bangladesh has ordered the freezing of 14 bank accounts belonging to the Suchona Foundation, an organization linked to Saima Wazed Putul, daughter of former Prime Minister Sheikh…
A tattoo artist and a parlor owner have been arrested in India for allegedly hurting religious sentiments by inking a tattoo of a Hindu deity on a foreign woman’s thigh.…
The island nation of the Maldives, nestled in the Indian Ocean, is known for its deep-rooted Islamic traditions. As a Muslim-majority country, its culture and customs revolve largely around religious…
Berlin, Germany – In the weeks preceding Germany’s elections, Friedrich Merz, the likely chancellor candidate, shattered a long-standing political barrier by collaborating with the far-right Alternative for Deutschland (AfD) to…
Emma Raducanu has opened up about a terrifying stalking incident that left her in tears and struggling to continue her match at the Dubai Open last month. The 22-year-old British…
After stepping into politics, Dr. Tasnim Jara has faced allegations from certain groups attempting to portray her as an LGBTQ+ activist—claims she has strongly denied as entirely fabricated. In a…
Dhaka: Foreign Affairs Advisor Md. Touhid Hossain has stated that the decision on whether to grant visas to Bangladeshi citizens rests solely with India, and no questions should be raised…
Cindy Ngamba, the trailblazing LGBTQ+ Olympic medallist, is set to make her professional boxing debut at the Royal Albert Hall on an all-female card this Friday night. Fresh off her…
Bangladesh’s luxury fashion brand, Zurhem, is set to unveil its 2025 Fall/Winter collection for the first time in Paris, France. The event will take place as part of Paris Fashion…
After nearly 16 years of cultural suppression, Bangladesh’s artists are finally regaining their rightful place in the country’s artistic and entertainment landscape. Under the previous administration, many musicians, actors, and…
On January 8, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva stood in the heart of the nation’s capital and declared three powerful words: “We’re still here.” The phrase, borrowed from…
A mysterious viral disease has emerged in the western Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), claiming at least 53 lives in recent weeks, according to health officials. The World Health…
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have engaged in a heated exchange over NATO commitments and U.S. military aid to Ukraine. The dispute erupted following Trump’s recent…
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy’s Director General (DG), prominent theatre personality Syed Jamil Ahmed, has announced his resignation, citing undue interference from the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and advisors in the academy’s…