The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking to assemble a global panel of leading scientific experts to investigate high-risk pathogens that spill over from animals to humans and have the potential to trigger future pandemics. The initiative reflects growing concern that emerging zoonotic diseases—those transmitted from animals to people—pose an increasing threat in an interconnected […]

Before addressing the core issue, it is worth reflecting on a number of Facebook posts—mostly news-related—that have appeared on my newsfeed over the past few months. I have seen women of all ages take to the streets in protest against the alarming rise in rape and sexual harassment cases. These demonstrations were powerful, necessary, and […]

Anime fans in Bangladesh are set for a rare big-screen treat as Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train arrives at Star Cineplex on Friday, 18 June 2021. The announcement was made by Star Cineplex through its official Facebook page on 16 June, immediately sparking excitement across local anime communities. High-quality Japanese […]

Halfway through the long‑awaited Friends reunion, which aired last night, David Schwimmer made an observation that might not have occurred to the show’s millions of fans. “I don’t think anyone else was experiencing what the five of us were experiencing,” he reflected, speaking of the cast’s shared journey as the series rose to monumental popularity […]