BNP Proposes Doubling Reserved Seats for Women in Parliament to 100 Without Direct Elections for Now
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has expressed support for increasing the number of reserved seats for women in the Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament) from 50 to 100. However, the party…
InterContinental Dhaka Unveils “Flavourful Bangladesh” Food & Art Festival | HerNet Fine Arts
Dhaka, May 2025 — InterContinental Dhaka officially launched the much-anticipated “Flavourful Bangladesh” festival with a grand press conference held at the hotel, attended by leading members of the media and…
Buddhism Is a Religion of Action and Personal Responsibility, Not Blind Faith
In a world often shaped by divine doctrines and supernatural beliefs, Buddhism stands apart as a religion rooted in action, self-responsibility, and rational understanding. Venerable Bhikkhu Buddhānanda Mahāthera emphasizes this…
A Day Full of Love for Mothers: The World Celebrates Mother’s Day Today
Today, on the second Sunday of May, the world comes together to honor one of the most sacred bonds in human life—motherhood. Celebrated globally as Mother’s Day, this occasion is…
Unyielding Putin: From Chasing Rats in a Cramped Flat to Ruling the Kremlin
Vladimir Putin’s rise to power is a story marked by hardship, discipline, and an unflinching belief in strength. Born in 1952 and raised in a dilapidated communal apartment in Leningrad—now…
Mob Brutality Against Minor Girls on Munshiganj Launch Sparks Outrage, Exposes Deep Rot in Bangladesh’s Mob Justice Culture
On the night of 9 May 2025, two minor girls—aged between 15 and 17—were viciously beaten with a stick by a youth on a launch docked at Munshiganj Launch Terminal…
FIFA Approves Formation of Afghanistan Women Refugee Football Team
FIFA has granted approval for the formation of a football team comprised of Afghan women refugees, marking a historic step in global sports inclusion. Under the supervision of world football’s…
Are we heading for another world war?
While a formal declaration of World War III has not occurred, numerous experts and observers contend that the world is already experiencing a global conflict in all but name. This…
Pradyut Kumar Das’ Art Illuminates Daily Struggles in Solo Exhibition ‘Searching Light’
Artist Pradyut Kumar Das is turning heads in the Dhaka art scene with his powerful solo exhibition titled Searching Light, currently on display at Gallery Bhumi in Lalmatia. Organised by…
In Brazil’s Hottest Region, an Indigenous Song-Led Forest Rebirth Fights Fire, Climate Crisis, and Colonial Wounds
In the blistering heart of Brazil’s Jequitinhonha Valley, where blackened earth and flammable guinea grass stretch for miles across scorched hills, a vibrant oasis blooms against all odds. In the…
India May Cancel Upcoming Cricket Tour to Bangladesh, Says Indian Media
India’s scheduled white-ball tour to Bangladesh this August may not go ahead, according to a report by Indian daily The Times of India, which cites rising political tensions as a…
She Dreamed of Becoming an Architect, But Found Her Destiny in Fashion Design
Tasmita Afiyat once aspired to become an architect, but fate had different plans for her. Today, she is a prominent fashion designer whose creative journey defied convention and carved a…
Khaleda Zia Likely to Return to Bangladesh on May 5
After spending nearly four months in London for advanced medical treatment, BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia is expected to return to Bangladesh on May 5. Her personal…
Behind the Spotlight: The Hidden Labor of Bangladesh’s Entertainment Industry
While Labor Day typically brings attention to garments workers, construction laborers, and transport employees, one group remains largely invisible despite working tirelessly in the glare of lights, cameras, and celebrity…
FA to Ban Transgender Players from Women’s Football in England Starting June
The Football Association (FA) of England has announced that transgender women will be banned from participating in women’s football starting from the upcoming season, with the new policy set to…
Kim Jong Un Inspects Weapons Test with Daughter, Orders Naval Nuclear Armament
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered the rapid nuclear armament of the country’s naval fleet, marking a sharp escalation in Pyongyang’s military posture. The directive came during the…
US and Ukraine Sign Landmark Mineral and Reconstruction Pact Backed by Trump
In a move that signals a significant shift in US foreign policy and a renewed economic alliance, the United States and Ukraine have signed a major agreement granting Washington access…
International Labor Day: A Living Legacy of the Workers’ Struggle
Every year on May 1st, millions across the world take to the streets, gather in factories, and raise their voices in celebration and remembrance of International Labor Day—a day rooted…
BUET Designs New Rickshaw Model Set to Roll Out in Dhaka
A team from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) has developed a new rickshaw design that promises to be significantly safer than the…
Khaleda Zia to Return to Bangladesh This April Along With Her Two Daughters-in-Law
If all goes according to plan, BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia is set to return to Bangladesh from London within this month of April, accompanied by her…