How Asha Bhosle Became the ‘Queen of Melody’
The death of legendary singer Asha Bhosle has cast a deep shadow over South Asian music, closing the chapter on a career that spanned decades and produced thousands of songs…
BNP Calls for ‘Child Freedom Fighter’ Recognition for Tarique Rahman
BNP has called for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his late brother Arafat Rahman Koko to be officially recognized as “child freedom fighters”, while also demanding that former Prime Minister…
BNP to Prioritize Veteran, Movement-Tested Women Leaders for Reserved Seats, Says Chief Whip
Bangladesh’s ruling BNP-led alliance is set to receive 36 reserved women’s seats in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad, and Chief Whip Md. Nurul Islam says the nominations will go primarily to…
Rising Heart Disease Risk Among Women Sparks Concern Over Symptoms Often Mistaken for Fatigue
Recent reports are drawing renewed attention to a growing health concern among women, as studies cited in a lifestyle briefing suggest that women may now face a significantly higher risk…
Oil Prices Surge Near $110 as Middle East Tensions Deepen After Trump Warning
Global oil prices climbed sharply again on Tuesday as fears of escalating conflict in the Middle East rattled energy markets and raised concerns over possible supply disruptions. Brent crude rose…
Artemis II Astronauts Begin Journey Back to Earth After Record-Breaking Lunar Mission
The four astronauts of NASA’s Artemis II mission are now on their way back to Earth after completing a historic journey around the Moon that set a new record for…
Iranian Envoy Says Bangladesh’s Statement on U.S.-Israeli Strikes Fell Short of Expected Condemnation
Iran has expressed disappointment over Bangladesh’s official response to the recent joint U.S.-Israeli strikes, saying Tehran had expected a stronger and clearer condemnation from Dhaka as a fellow Muslim-majority country.…
Trump Says U.S. Is “Seriously Considering” NATO Exit Amid Rift With Allies Over Middle East War
U.S. President Donald Trump has said Washington is “seriously considering” withdrawing from NATO, escalating tensions with the alliance as disputes deepen over allied support for the U.S.-Israel war involving Iran.…
Bangladesh Keeps Fuel Prices Unchanged for April Despite Global Oil Surge
The Bangladesh government has decided not to raise retail fuel prices for April, keeping rates unchanged for a second straight month despite sharp volatility in the global energy market triggered…
Bangladesh Foreign Minister to Visit India as Dhaka Eyes Energy Supply and Water-Sharing Talks
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman is set to visit India on April 7, in what will be the first ministerial trip to New Delhi since the formation of the…
Report Highlights 10 High-Paying Professions Where Women Hold the Majority
A new report has identified 10 well-paid professions in the United States where women make up the majority of the workforce, pointing to strong career prospects and growing demand over…
HerNet Fine Arts’ “Give to Gain” Art Exhibition at IC Club Celebrates Creativity, Culture, and Community
Dhaka’s cultural landscape witnessed a vibrant celebration of creativity and collective expression as HerNet Fine Arts successfully hosted its much-anticipated art exhibition of 2026 titled “Give to Gain.” Held at…
HerNet Fine Arts’ “Give to Gain” Art Exhibition Opens at IC Club, Celebrating Creativity, Culture and Community
Dhaka, 24 February 2026 — As HerNet Fine Arts inaugurated its much-anticipated art exhibition of 2026 titled “Give to Gain.”The International Recreation Club (IC Club), Gulshan, transformed into a vibrant…
Shabana Mahmood rises in Labour succession chatter as Starmer wobbles — raising the prospect of the UK’s first Muslim prime minister
With Westminster gripped by turmoil over the fallout from the Epstein-related controversy and a disputed diplomatic appointment, senior figures inside the ruling Labour Party are quietly gaming out who could…
Bangladesh–US tariff pact: Dhaka to zero out duties on ~4,500 US tariff lines; 1,638 Bangladeshi exports gain relief from US countervailing duties
Bangladesh’s new reciprocal trade agreement with the United States will, once in force, eliminate customs, supplementary and regulatory duties to zero on roughly 4,500 US tariff lines immediately, with additional…
United Nations urges safe, inclusive, and meaningful participation of women in Bangladesh’s February 12 election and referendum
On the eve of Thursday’s national election and constitutional referendum (February 12, 2026), the United Nations reiterated its call to ensure women’s safe, inclusive, and meaningful participation across the electoral…
Sanae Takaichi elected Japan’s first female prime minister in sweeping LDP victory
Sanae Takaichi has become Japan’s first woman prime minister after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its allies secured a commanding mandate in Sunday’s election. According to state broadcaster…
BNP’s Manjurul Ahsan Munshi under fire over threat-laced remark in Debidwar, later calls it a “figure of speech”
A video circulating on social media shows former four-term MP Manjurul Ahsan Munshi telling voters at a late-night yard meeting in Debidwar that if his camp returns to power and…
On Eve of Twin Ballot, Dr. Yunus Says Vote Will Decide Bangladesh’s Direction
Interim Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said Bangladeshis are not only choosing representatives on Feb 12 but also determining “which path the nation will take,” tying the general election to a…
What a ‘Yes’ Vote Would Trigger in Bangladesh’s Twin Ballot
If voters approve the July Charter referendum on Feb 12 alongside the general election, Bangladesh would open a fast-track process to rewrite major parts of its Constitution, shifting the political…