Commentary: Free judiciary in defence of democracy
The question of judicial independence in Bangladesh has once again come to the forefront as parliament moves to repeal key ordinances introduced by the interim...
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Iran executes two convicted members of banned opposition group
Iran has executed two men convicted of being members of the banned People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) opposition group, in the latest action targeting...
Jamaat-led bloc stages protest, urges govt to honour referendum
The 11-party electoral alliance led by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami staged a protest rally and procession in the capital on Saturday, demanding the implementation of the referendum...
Runa Laila’s Tribute to Alamgir at 77
My beloved and cherished person is actor Alamgir. By the grace of Allah, he is healthy and still with us. We share a strong understanding,...
US F-35 damaged by suspected Iranian fire makes emergency landing
A US F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at US air base in the Middle East after it was struck by what is believed...
BNP pledges action on reform agenda
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Secretary General of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, on Saturday dismissed claims that...
Changes in the representation of women in cinema: Badhan
For a long time, the portrayal of women in Bangla cinema followed a particular pattern – where female characters were often shown as limited, ornamental,...
Putin, Erdogan urge immediate Mideast ceasefire: Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan called for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East war during a phone call on...
Measles Outbreak: Emergency vaccination drive begins today
An emergency nationwide measles-rubella vaccination campaign will begin on Sunday across the country, targeting children aged six to 59 months in high-risk areas. The initiative...
Bornita crowned Lux Superstar 2025
The much-anticipated grand finale of the country’s popular reality show Lux Superstar was held last Friday evening. The grand event, returning after seven years, created...
Turkish-owned ship crosses Hormuz
A second Turkish-flagged ship has crossed the war-torn Strait of Hormuz, Turkey’s Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said Saturday. Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz,...
Taka set to weaken amid rising energy costs
Bangladesh Bank has begun permitting a controlled and gradual depreciation of the taka against the US dollar in an effort to ease pressure arising from...