New Delhi Rebuffs UN Human Rights Body Over Handling of CJP Protests
India on Sunday rejected concerns raised by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) about the detentions made during the
From Village Looms to Global Markets: The Changing Story of Bangladesh’s Handloom Industry
Bangladesh’s handloom industry carries centuries of heritage, from Jamdani to Tangail sarees, but weavers face high yarn prices and power loom competition. Festival demand
Mahalaya 2026: Ancient Hymns and Agomoni Songs Usher In Durga Puja and the Goddess Who Is Both Warrior and Daughter
For Bengalis, Mahalaya is more than a religious occasion. It is the emotional beginning of Durga Puja, bringing memories, music and anticipation into homes
Shobnom Bubly’s Comeback: What We Know About Her Return to Dhallywood
Shobnom Bubly remains a familiar name in Bangladeshi cinema. Known for her screen presence and commercial film roles, the actress has built a strong
Digital Detox in Bangladesh: Why Young People Are Taking a Break from Social Media
A growing number of young people are reported to be stepping back from social media, and the digital detox in Bangladesh is drawing attention
How to Check Land Tax (Khajna) Online Through the e-Mutation Portal
Paying land tax on time is a basic duty for every landowner in Bangladesh, yet many people still queue at the union land office
A Guide to Bangladeshi Bhorta: Everyday Dishes That Make a Simple Meal Special
Ask any Bangladeshi what comfort food means, and bhorta will almost certainly come up. The word simply means mashed, and that is the whole
Handloom and Jamdani: Why Bangladesh’s Traditional Textiles Remain Timeless
The story starts with muslin. Centuries ago, the fine cotton cloth of the Dhaka region was admired across Asia and Europe for its lightness
Will Incentives Be Enough? What Bangladesh’s Solar Push Needs to Succeed
Bangladesh is facing some of its worst power shortages in years. Gas supplies are tight, and conflict in the Middle East has pushed up
Will the Maitree Express Run Again? Dhaka Says the Dhaka-Kolkata Train Can Restart if India Wants
The Maitree Express, the Dhaka-Kolkata “Friendship Express,” has been off the tracks for over two years. Dhaka now says it is ready to bring