In the intellectual history of Bengal, some individuals emerge like distant stars—shining brightly, yet never seeking the spotlight. Their thoughts and daring questions resonate far beyond their lifetimes, stirring society’s deepest consciousness. Arz Ali Matubbar was one such extraordinary figure. Despite the severe limitations of formal education, he established a luminous legacy of rational thought, […]

Bedar Uddin Ahmed, one of the brightest stars of Bangladeshi music, remains an enduring figure in the hearts of music lovers. Renowned for his mastery of Nazrul Sangeet and his visionary leadership in the cultural sphere, Ahmed’s voice, dedication, and artistic insight occupy a distinguished place in the history of Bengali music. Born on 15 […]

In Kurigram’s Chilmarhi area, a sudden and violent monsoon storm on Saturday night tragically claimed the life of a local man, while another remains missing. The deceased has been identified as Mintu Mia, aged 38, and the missing individual is Farid Hossain, aged 32. According to local sources, around 8:30 pm on Saturday, the skies […]

Renowned Indian rapper Badshah has found himself embroiled in controversy following the release of his latest track, ‘Tottiri’, sung in the Haryanvi language. Allegations have surfaced that the song contains offensive and degrading references to women, prompting the Haryana State Commission for Women to file a formal complaint with local authorities. Case Overview Detail Information […]

Mirza Abbas, Member of Parliament for Dhaka–8 and political advisor to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, has been airlifted to Singapore for specialised medical treatment following a sudden and severe health crisis. On Sunday at 11:25 AM, an air ambulance carrying Mr Abbas departed from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Accompanying him were his wife, Afroza Abbas, their […]

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Acting Commissioner, Md. Sarwar, has issued an advisory urging residents to take precautions to safeguard both themselves and their valuables during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr festivities. He emphasised that cash, gold, or important documents should not be left unattended at home; instead, they should ideally be entrusted to relatives. For those without […]

The Government of Bangladesh has embarked on a major initiative to streamline the social safety net and address persistent discrepancies in beneficiary lists. On Sunday, State Minister for Social Welfare, Farzana Sharmin, informed the National Parliament that all social welfare allowances and beneficiaries will gradually be consolidated under a unified, transparent system. Speaking during the […]