Today, like many traditional art forms in Bangladesh, Jatra stands on the verge of extinction. What once echoed through open fields and village fairs is now fading into memory.
The 11th edition of Chobi Mela, an international festival of photography began on Friday at five venues in Dhaka - the Bangladesh National Museum, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Alliance Française de
The historic century-old Zamindar Suresh Chandra Public Library, located on the banks of the Chhoto Jamuna River in Phulbari upazila of Dinajpur, is on the verge of extinction due to
The spread of disinformation, rumour and misleading content on social media has become a critical challenge thes days, particularly ahead of the national election.
Honey collection from mustard fields has become a boon for beekeepers in the Rajshahi region, including the vast Barind tract, improving their livelihoods and boosting rural incomes. With mustard plants
A media convention will be held in the capital Dhaka today to protest at organised attacks on freedom of expression and democratic values and to express a collective commitment to
On the seventh day of appeals over nomination rejections for the parliamentary polls, the Election Commission approved 18 more pleas, overturning the returning officers’ previous decisions. With the latest restorations
Health and Family Welfare Adviser Nurjahan Begum on Friday said that campaigning in favor of a ‘Yes’ vote in the upcoming referendum is a collective obligation for the state. She
A private tutor arrested in connection with the killing of a woman and her teenage daughter in Keraniganj has “confessed” to her role in the murders, which investigators say stemmed
Representatives from across the social and political spectrum have urged the nation to remain united during this period of transition, invoking the late BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia’s “resolute” spirit and
National security adviser Khalilur Rahman met with Allison Hooker, under-secretary of state for political affairs and Paul Kapur, assistant secretary of state at the state department in Washington DC on
Visa applications for permanent US residency from 75 countries across the globe are set to be suspended on January 21, following an announcement by the Donald Trump administration on Wednesday.
One head-spinning year down, three more to go. Buffeted by a US superpower turned hostile under Donald Trump, Europe is struggling to set red lines as its once-close ally attacks
The protests that erupted in Tehran on December 28 and quickly spread across Iran were triggered by a specific grievance: the collapse of the country’s currency, the rial. Currency devaluation
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said Thursday she “presented” her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump, in a bid to win over the US president who had sidelined
Iran has experienced a nationwide internet shutdown lasting more than 180 hours, according to NetBlocks, an organisation that monitors global internet connectivity.
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner confirmed on Friday that he will leave the Premier League club when his contract expires at the end of the season.
An International Cricket Council (ICC) representative will arrive in Dhaka on Saturday to discuss Bangladesh’s venue concerns for the T20 World Cup, marking a fresh attempt to break the deadlock
The Confederation of African Football said it has had a 90 percent increase in commercial revenue for the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, calling it “the most successful commercial
The crisis in Bangladesh cricket has taken a serious turn as Mohammad Mithun, President of the Cricketers' Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB), said he is receiving severe threats involving physical
After a brief stumble, Chattogram Royals reasserted their authority at the top of the Bangladesh Premier League standings with a five-wicket victory over Noakhali Express at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket
Bangladesh wrapped up their preparations for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers on a positive note, registering a 34-run victory over Thailand in their second warm-up match at
নানা গুঞ্জনের পর জানা গেছে, ত্রয়োদশ জাতীয় সংসদ নির্বাচনে ২৬৮টি আসনে এককভাবে প্রতিদ্বন্দ্বিতা করবে ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ। জামায়াতে ইসলামী ও জাতীয় নাগরিক পার্টি (এনসিপি)-সহ ১১ দলীয় জোটে তারা থাকছে না।
Islami Andolan Bangladesh on Friday announced that it would contest the February Jatiya Sangsad elections alone, formally opting out of the 11-party electoral alliance led by the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, citing
A new political platform ‘Network for Peoples’ Action’ was launched on Friday at Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka city, vowing for establishing a society free from discrimination and establishing people’s
According to responsible sources at the commission, LPG imports in 2023 were 1,275,000 tonnes. In 2024, it rose to 1,610,000 tonnes. Last year, only 1,465,000 tonnes were imported.
The first-ever three-day circularity workshop titled ‘CIRCO Track’ was successfully completed in Bangladesh, highlighting the importance of reducing raw material usage through circular practices across industries, particularly in the ready-made
Chittagong Port has recorded a net profit of Tk 31.43 billion in 2025, the highest in the past five years. Non-VAT and tax revenues contributed Tk 18.05 billion to the
It is quite infuriating to see how Saint Martin’s Island is being destroyed not by ignorance, but by the reckless entitlement of the very public who claim to love it.
The fire in a residential building in Uttara yesterday, which claimed three lives, is yet another reminder of how dangerously unprepared we remain when it comes to fire safety. These
In the run-up to the forthcoming referendum, the interim government has already begun campaigning at every level, from local to national, urging the public to cast a ‘Yes’ vote. Where
Observing the current state of the Jamaat alliance brings to mind the 1991 election. Ahead of that contest, the Awami League, then the most dominant force in field politics, mishandled
AS BANGLADESH prepares for both a national referendum and a parliamentary election in February 2026, the public conversation has largely revolved around electoral timelines, political alliances, and procedural logistics. These
The fair features a carefully arranged selection of stalls showcasing handcrafted goods, traditional showpieces, and local delicacies, creating a welcoming space where artisans and visitors can engage in a meaningful
Prime Video has unveiled the first look of Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in its upcoming “Tomb Raider” adaptation, sparking lively reactions online—ranging from praise for her classic styling to
The Dhaka International Film Festival has been underway since January 10 at several venues in the capital as well as at Laboni Beach Point on Cox’s Bazar sea beach. The
The legendary composer revealed that while he never faced discrimination during his early Bollywood career in the 1990s, recent years have presented different challenges.
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