Bangladesh stands at the threshold of transformation, recognized globally as a story of resilience and dynamic progress. Rising from the ashes of 1971, it has developed a vibrant and diversified economy, led by the world-renowned ready-made garment sector. As Bangladesh prepares to graduate from th
The most crucial issues relate to withdrawal of IDF from Gaza, the surrender of arms by Hamas, establishment of ISF and agreement by all parties on a time-bound pathway to an independent state of Palestine. All these have to happen at the same time, in signed documents and on the ground in Gaza &n
Often called the "golden fibre", jute has been the most important fibre in the whole world for decades. It's natural golden shine and strength, made it worthy of its name "golden fibre". The story starts in the rural parts of Bengal. Farmers grow jute with great care. They sell it to what we call
An unspoken lively dialogue between tradition and modernity it looks like in an art carnival portraying real-life aspirations in paint-and-brush works. The very theme of the show --'Hridoyer Ronge Shopno Saje' -- is self-explanatory. With over seventy Bangladeshi painters participating, the exhibit
"Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it", said George Santayana, a great American philosopher. Gone are the days of Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan, Napoleon the Great and the likes. Preserving and protecting an empire today has become more complex and diffic
The world's demography was never categorised by alphabetic letters like it has been done since the Millennials. Yet its next generation known in short Gen Z has captured the headlines more than their preceding and succeeding generations. The Millennials have no chance of getting more prominence tha
World Tourism Day is celebrated every year on September 27. This day is celebrated around the world to raise awareness about the social, cultural, political and economic importance of tourism. It has been celebrated in all member countries since 1980 under the direct supervision of the World Touris
For the sixth time, America has used its veto power in Security Council to oppose an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. On previous occasions when veto power was used by America only its blind support for Israel was seen as the cause. In the backdrop of the 'Gaza Reconstitution, Economic Accelerati
In the narrow, chaotic lanes of Khatunganj with the air thick with the scent of spices and the din of commerce, transactions worth over $250 million are sealed every day with little more than a handshake. In the heart of Chattogram lies Khatunganj -- not merely a wholesale marketplace but a living,
The decline of aristocracy began in the late 18th century and continued throughout the 19th century with events like the French Revolution bringing an end to monarchy. It set into motion the process of decimation of aristocratic wealth and influence which accelerated the momentum in the 20th centur
A single moment in the early morning shattered the trust Mohammad Tawrit had built over six decades. Despite a lifetime of disciplined lifestyle, he was blindsided when he was diagnosed with a blocked artery -- his first serious health scare. More disconcerting than the diagnosis itself was the abs
In January 2024, a 6-year-old girl trapped inside a bullet-riddled car in Gaza City begged for someone to rescue her. Contact was lost with the first ambulance. Hind Rajab, five family members and two medics were found dead 12 days later. The impact of the story, and the audio of Hind's voice from
A legendary voice of the masses for over six decades – Badruddin Umar is no more. The 93-year-old veteran political activist, revered writer, patriotic researcher, and celebrated public intellectual who never compromised on the question of his ideals during his over 70-years’ career, fi
