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“Saba Taught Me to Be Brave”: Mehazabien Chowdhury

Ahmed Azam: For years, Mehazabien Chowdhury faced the same question from all directions: “When will you do a film?” Despite her immense success in television dramas, web series, and other Read More

US appeals court finds Trump’s global tariffs illegal

A US appeals court on Friday ruled that many of President Donald Trump's tariffs, which have upended global trade, were illegal -- but allowed them to remain in place for Read More

Chief Adviser to Meet Key Political Parties Today Ahead of National Election

Dhaka, August 31 — Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is set to hold separate meetings today with senior leaders of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Jamaat-e-Islami, and the National Citizen Read More

Adolf Khan’s Father, Freedom Fighter Abdus Shahid Khan, Honored with State Funeral

Ahmed Azam (Dhaka, August 30): Abdus Shahid Khan Sentu, a revered freedom fighter and former government official, and father of renowned fashion choreographer Adolf Khan, was laid to rest at Read More

Adv. Khandakar Masiur Rahman Appointed as New ACC Public Prosecutor in Dhaka

Advocate Khandakar Masiur Rahman has been officially appointed as the Public Prosecutor (PP) for the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in Dhaka. His appointment was recently approved by the commission. A graduate Read More

Trump slaps allies Japan, South Korea with 25% tariffs

US President Donald Trump said Monday he was slapping 25 percent tariffs on Japan and South Korea, in his first letters to trading partners ahead of a deadline to reach Read More

Trump takes Middle East victory lap – but big questions remain

Aboard Air Force One en route to the Nato summit in the Netherlands, Trump shared a personal text message from a somewhat unlikely source. It was sent by Nato boss Read More

India sends its first astronaut into space in 41 years

Jubilant Indians have been celebrating the successful launch of the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission which has taken off with a multi-country crew, including an Indian astronaut. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who's Read More

South Korea banned dog meat. So what happens to the dogs?

When he isn't preaching the word of God, Reverend Joo Yeong-bong is raising dogs for slaughter. Business is not going well though. In fact, it's on the brink of becoming Read More

Film piracy is a conspiracy against the country: Shakib Khan

Ziaur Rahman: For decades, Bengali cinema seemed stuck in a rut, churning out predictable tales of star-crossed love between the rich and poor, or heroes striking it rich with a Read More

Beat the heat with Tenzing Chakma’s cool designs

In Bengal, summers are wondrously charming: hot and humid, yet lively and colourful. It definitely has an interesting vibe, and we Bengalis revel in its beauty. The best aspect of Read More

India bans all imports from Pakistan over Pahalgam attack

India has announced a ban on all imports from Pakistan with immediate effect amid escalating tensions following the Pahalgam attack. The decision has been taken in the interest of national Read More

Celebrity Champions Trophy unveiled, Stars step onto the field once again !

Ahmed Azam: The trophy of the celebrity cricket tournament, "Celebrity Champions Trophy (CCT) 2025," has been unveiled. On Thursday night, the organizers and team representatives revealed the trophy at an Read More

China ‘evaluating’ US offer to hold talks over tariffs

Beijing is "evaluating" an offer from Washington to hold talks over US President Donald Trump's 145 percent tariffs, China's Commerce Ministry said yesterday, although it warned the United States not Read More

Trump says Harvard University’s tax-exempt status will be revoked

US President Donald Trump said on Friday his administration will revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status, returning to a threat he issued against the Massachusetts school last month as part of Read More

Stokes fit to captain England against Zimbabwe

Ben Stokes was given the all-clear to captain England in their one-off Test against Zimbabwe later this month as he was named in a 13-man squad announced Friday. The 33-year-old Read More

Satyajit Ray in the modern era: Can we still relate to his timeless classics?

Discovering Satyajit Ray in his literary and cinematic masterpieces is a never-ending process. Every time we dive into different aspects of Ray's talents, there's always more to discover in his Read More

Fawad Khan, Atif Aslam, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s Instagram accounts blocked in India

In a significant digital clampdown, the Instagram accounts of popular Pakistani artistes Fawad Khan, Atif Aslam, and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan have been blocked in India. The restriction, which went Read More

Madrid Open holder Swiatek thrashed by Gauff in semis

Reigning Madrid Open champion Iga Swiatek suffered a crushing semi-final defeat by Coco Gauff on Thursday, with the American triumphing 6-1, 6-1. The Polish world number two and five-time Grand Read More

Singapore PM urges voters to re-elect his cabinet to deal with US, China

Singaporeans need to vote for candidates who have built up trust and close relationships with counterparts in the U.S. and China, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Thursday, urging voters Read More