In spite of all philosophical and technological advances, the world today is as divided as it was centuries ago. We look at some areas of this division. We are an impatient nation. In a traffic jam on highways, it is very common to see drivers veer into the opposite lane and thus create a roadbloc
The SAARC Foundation established in Sri Lanka has honoured various individuals from Nepal, India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka who have contributed to democracy, human rights and freedom of the press and expression with the South Asian Hero Award 2026. They were honoured during a special program organ
Renowned Bangladeshi world traveler Najmun Nahar has been honored with Global Legacy Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to elevating Bangladesh’s image on the global stage. The award was presented by the social and cultural organization Alokkhô for her lifelong dedica
RAJSHAHI, Jan 29: The closing ceremony of the 5th International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Telecommunication Engineering (ICECTE 2026) will be organised at Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) today (Saturday) after it started on Thursday. The Faculty of Electrical a
Pre-orders have officially opened for Content Creator, the latest book by renowned writer and journalist Mizanur Rahman Sohel, aimed at individuals aspiring to build a successful career as content creators on digital platforms. The book is now available for pre-order at a special discounted price
Lions International has allocated more than US$1.0 million fund for its over 300 development and humanitarian projects across Bangladesh, aiming to bolster the country's socio-economic development. The information was disclosed by Dr. Manoj Shah, second international vice president of Lions Intern
Wedding vendors at Huqiu Bridal City in Suzhou, one of China's largest wedding dress markets, are hopeful the country's positive marriage trends will continue this year. The rise in marriages in the first nine months of 2025 is a bright spot in China's otherwise grim population landscape. Official
The 13th national parliamentary election of Bangladesh is knocking at the door. According to the Election Commission, the landmark polling day has been scheduled for 12th February of this year, following prolonged anticipation to revive the country's democratic process. During the election period,
A two-day international conference focusing on mother language, human rights, peace, and press freedom was held on January 4–5 at Nalanda Open University in Rajgir, Bihar. The event was jointly organized by Nalanda Open University and the SAARC Journalists Forum. Titled International Confere
Syed Shukur Ali Shuvo, Special Correspondent of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), received the International Human Rights Peace Award-2025. He was given the honour at a discussion titled 'Establishing Universal Media and Our Role’ and the International Human Rights Peace Award-2025 ceremony
