Is It Too Late To Save The Planet, Climate change is a global issue impacting every country on every continent, albeit unequally. Vulnerable groups and populations who are least responsible for this mess are on track to suffer the most. Some countries and companies are bigger emitters than the rest. The inaction of world leaders […]

Political labels, much like politics itself, often appear to be distant, abstract titles—something discussed by commentators, academics, or politicians rather than ordinary people. Because of this perceived distance, many of us rarely stop to consider how deeply political labelling operates within our own social spaces, shaping conversations, relationships, and even our understanding of the world. […]

For years, the English For Today textbook has quietly endured an identity crisis. Compared with its fellow textbooks in the national curriculum, it has long suffered from a noticeably smaller readership. The irony is hard to miss: despite being present in the schoolbags and bookshelves of students across the country, it remains largely unread—particularly by […]

In a remarkable blend of tradition, artistry and cross-cultural respect, Bangladesh was honoured at the Tokyo Olympics through a specially designed kimono, created by Japanese artists to reflect the country’s rich heritage. This unique garment was produced as part of “The Kimono Project”, an international cultural initiative launched in connection with the Tokyo 2020 Olympic […]

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 […]

The Toyota Fielder is a five‑door estate (station wagon) manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation, one of the world’s largest and most respected automobile makers, producing around 10 million vehicles annually. The company was founded by Kiichiro Toyoda and incorporated on 28 August 1937, with its global headquarters in Toyota City, Aichi, Japan. Often mistaken for a term from sport, […]