Hidden History Near Dhaka: A Day Trip to Raja Harishchandra’s Ancient Palace
Most people visit Savar for the National Martyrs’ Memorial and leave. Few know that a short rickshaw ride away lies one of the oldest
‘My Mother Is the Greatest’: How Oalid Islam Defied All Odds to Become Bangladesh’s First Third-Gender Diplomat
For Oalid Islam, success has never been only about a government post. As Bangladesh’s first third-gender diplomat, he has turned a personal struggle into
From Juice Seller to Mahadev Betting Empire: Who Is Sourabh Chandrakar, Extradited From Oman?
A Bhilai Juice Shop To Dubai: Sourabh Chandrakar, now in Indian custody after extradition from Oman, began far from the glitz of Dubai. He
ChatGPT Advised Her to Reduce Epilepsy Medication? Parents Sue OpenAI After 31-Year-Old Daughter’s Death
The parents of a 31-year-old woman who died in Seattle have sued OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT helped their daughter stop taking her prescribed epilepsy
Cox’s Bazar Tourist Resort Fire: Death Toll, Rescue Efforts and Investigation
A fire at a wooden beachside resort in Cox’s Bazar has killed at least 10 people. Preliminary information suggests all the victims were tourists.
Bangladesh RMG Wage Debate: The Tk 30,000 Demand Explained
Garment workers have blocked roads in Dhaka’s Uttara for several days to press for a monthly minimum wage of Tk 30,000. The demand has
Foraged, Salt-Resilient, and Sacred: Inside the Tribal Kitchens of the Sundarbans
On the edge of the world’s largest mangrove forest, the Munda people have cooked from the land and water around them for generations. Their
Journalist Lutfuzzaman Alif Fakir Dies in Netrokona: What Happened?
A journalist was shot dead by unidentified assailants while sitting at a shop in Netrokona’s Durgapur upazila on Thursday night. The victim was Lutfuzzaman
From Theatre to Streets: How a 29-Year-Old PhD Student Became the Face of India’s Youth Unrest
Neha Bora, a 29-year-old doctoral student at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), has become one of the most recognisable leaders of India’s youth-led protests. Bora
Taka Hits 5-Year High Against Dollar: What It Means for Bangladesh Economy
The Bangladeshi Taka has appreciated against the US dollar after more than five years of steady depreciation. According to data from Bangladesh Bank, the