Europe at a Political Crossroads as Far-Right Forces Gain Ground
Europe is confronting a growing political challenge as far-right movements gain electoral strength, nationalist rhetoric becomes increasingly mainstream and alliances between sections of the European right, American Maga politics and…
AfD Victory Leaves Immigrants and Opponents Fearful for Germany’s Future
The far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) has scored a historic electoral victory in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, triggering a wave of anxiety among immigrants, younger voters and opponents of…
From Overnight Stardom to Starting Again: Rahul Roy’s Fight to Rebuild His Life
Rahul Roy once represented the dream of overnight Bollywood stardom. His breakthrough performance in the 1990 romantic blockbuster Aashiqui transformed him into one of the most recognisable faces of the…
Venice Turns Volatile: Badhon Attacked in Italy, Vows Intimidation Won’t Silence Her
Bangladeshi actress Azmeri Haque Badhon has reported being physically harassed and attacked while in Italy to attend the Venice International Film Festival, saying the incident will not intimidate her or…
Mamata Banerjee May Return to Electoral Politics Through Rejinagar By-Election
West Bengal is heading towards by-elections in two assembly constituencies on October 6, with renewed speculation that former chief minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee could contest from the…
Dolly Parton’s Greatest Legacy May Live On in the Hands of 300 Million Books
Dolly Parton may forever be remembered as the larger-than-life “Queen of Country Music,” but her most enduring legacy could extend far beyond the stage, recording studio and cinema screen. For…
Four Lakh Books Open a World of Knowledge to 3.2 Million Students
For millions of Bangladeshi students, a book can be much more than a collection of words on paper. It can become a window into unfamiliar cultures, a journey through history,…
Russia and North Korea Open First Road Bridge, Deepening Strategic Ties
Russia and North Korea have opened their first-ever road bridge connecting the two countries, marking a significant new development in their increasingly close relationship and further strengthening a partnership that…
Bangladesh Makes Historic Venice Debut with Rubaiyat Hossain’s The Difficult Bride
A significant new chapter in Bangladeshi cinema unfolded on Sunday as Rubaiyat Hossain’s The Difficult Bride received its world premiere at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, marking the first…
The Invisible Burden Women Carry at Home Must Be Shared
For many women, the responsibilities of family life do not end when the cooking is done, the children are asleep or the house has been cleaned. Even after the visible…
Duck Farming Transforms Lives of Women in Netrokona’s Haor Region
In the remote haor village of Kuturikona in Netrokona’s Madan upazila, a simple traditional method of hatching duck eggs has evolved into a powerful source of income, helping hundreds of…
Why Europe Must Stand With Canada in a Changing World Order
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s warning at the World Economic Forum in Davos earlier this year continues to resonate amid growing tensions between major powers. His message was straightforward: middle…
US Midterm Elections Could Become a Turning Point in the Iran War
The war between the United States and Iran is entering a politically sensitive phase, with Washington facing a crucial deadline that could influence how far the conflict escalates. The US…
Women’s Table Brings Together Professional Women for Ideas, Expertise & Opportunity by HerNet at BAGHA Club
HerNet Foundation hosted “Women’s Table – A Breakfast of Ideas, Expertise & Opportunity”, an initiative bringing together accomplished women from diverse professional, entrepreneurial, creative and social backgrounds to exchange ideas,…
Breaking the Silence: Why Black Women Are Creating Their Own Spaces to Talk About Menopause
From private struggles to public conversations, community-led gatherings are helping women discuss menopause, challenge stigma and become stronger advocates for their own health. By HerNet Health & Wellbeing DeskSeptember 2026…
Women Humanitarians on the Front Lines of Crisis: Turning Survival Into Resilience and Leadership
Every year, World Humanitarian Day draws attention to the people who work in some of the world’s most dangerous and difficult environments to assist communities affected by war, displacement and…
Two Healthcare Workers Help Deliver More Than 10,500 Babies Through Normal Births
For thousands of mothers in Brahmanbaria, childbirth has come with a familiar source of reassurance: two dedicated healthcare workers who have spent years assisting women through normal deliveries at community-level…
In the Hills, Communities Take a Long Road Toward Better Nutrition and Healthcare
For families living in the remote hills of Khagrachhari’s Guimara upazila, ensuring that children grow up healthy is often a struggle that extends far beyond putting food on the table.…
Vatican Museums Exhibition Highlights Bangladesh’s Papal Encounters and the Power of Art for Peace
The Vatican Museums have inaugurated “Two Apostolic Visits to Bangladesh,” an exhibition celebrating two landmark moments in the recent history of relations between the Catholic Church and Bangladesh while highlighting…
রোমের পালাজ্জো দেল্লা কানচেলেরিয়ায় “ইকোজ অব বেঙ্গল – আর্ট ফর পিস পিলগ্রিমেজ”-এর ঐতিহাসিক গ্র্যান্ড ওপেনিং অনুষ্ঠিত
বাংলাদেশের সাংস্কৃতিক কূটনীতির ইতিহাসে এক অনন্য ও ঐতিহাসিক মাইলফলক স্থাপন করে হারনেট ফাউন্ডেশন ও হারনেট ফাইন আর্টস আয়োজিত আন্তর্জাতিক শিল্প প্রদর্শনী “ইকোজ অব বেঙ্গল – আর্ট ফর পিস পিলগ্রিমেজ”-এর গ্র্যান্ড…