Thousands Flock to Chattogram’s 7th Book Exchange Festival
The 7th edition of the day-long Book Exchange Festival was held on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Jamal Khan Road,…
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Government Surrenders to Religious Hardliners — Music and Physical Education Removed from Primary Education Plan
In a deeply concerning move that signals a surrender to religious pressure, the government has officially withdrawn its decision to…
Bangladeshi Women Students Honored with 2025 Hillary Rodham Clinton Award
Women students of Bangladesh, who stood at the forefront of the historic July Revolution in 2024, have been awarded the…
Ripon Mia Alleges Harassment by TV Journalists at His Home
Netrokona’s carpenter-turned-viral YouTuber Ripon Mia has alleged harassment by a group of television journalists, claiming they entered his home without…
Shahidul Alam Claims Abduction by Israeli Forces at Sea
Bangladeshi photographer and writer Shahidul Alam has claimed in a Facebook video that he was intercepted and abducted by Israeli…
Bangladeshi Doctor Sparks Outrage with Facebook Call for Silent ‘Genocide’ in the Hills
A chilling Facebook post by Asif Shaikat, a doctor currently serving as a consultant in ICU and critical care medicine…
Another Bangladeshi Dies in Pakistan Fighting for Tehrik-i-Taliban
A Bangladeshi youth has been killed while fighting for the banned militant group Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Pakistan. The deceased,…
Durga Puja Begins Amid Controversy: Effigy of Dr. Yunus Depicted as ‘Asura’ Sparks Outrage
As Durga Puja, the largest Hindu festival, begins today with Mahashasthi, celebrations are in full swing across West Bengal, India,…
Sundarbans Faces Return of Ex-Bandits Following Failed Rehabilitation Efforts
Once hailed as success stories of the government’s 2018 “bandit rehabilitation drive,” the notorious Jahangir Bahini has once again resurfaced…
Shahidul Alam to Join Global ‘Media Flotilla’ for Gaza
Renowned Bangladeshi photographer and human rights activist Shahidul Alam is set to join the international “Media Flotilla” heading toward Gaza,…