Selim Al Deen remains an iconic figure in the cultural and theatrical landscape of Bangladesh—a playwright, scholar, and educator whose visionary contributions irrevocably reshaped the nation’s dramatic traditions. Born on 18 August 1949 in Sonagazi, Feni District, he emerged as a leading light of post-independence Bangladeshi theatre, leaving a profound imprint both creatively and academically. […]

In a troubling repeat incident, more than a hundred workers at Export Village Limited, a prominent garment factory located in the industrial hub of Tongi, Gazipur, fell ill on Wednesday morning while at work. Workers reportedly began experiencing vomiting, dizziness, shortness of breath, and headaches shortly after starting their shifts. Emergency services quickly transported the […]

In Narayanganj’s Siddhirganj area, a major labour protest over annual leave bonuses has led the management of Ahsan Apparels to announce the indefinite closure of the factory. The unrest unfolded on Tuesday, 13 January, at the factory located near Siddhirganj Pul. Workers have reportedly been demanding the payment of their annual leave bonuses for several […]

Today, Wednesday, students affiliated with the Seven Colleges University Transformation Movement are staging a series of coordinated demonstrations at three prominent locations in Dhaka, urging the government to expedite the establishment of the proposed Dhaka Central University. The protests are set to commence at 11:00 a.m. at Science Lab, Technical Crossing, and Tantibazar Crossing, drawing […]

In the annals of Bengali literature and India’s human rights movement, Mahasweta Devi occupies a singular place. She was not merely a powerful writer but a relentless voice for the oppressed, particularly the tribal communities of India, such as the Santhals, and exploited women. Her literary oeuvre resounds with protest, humanity, and an unwavering sense […]