In the bustling sports arenas of Bangladesh, names like Rituparna Chakma, Sura Krishna Chakma and Ramhim Lian Bawms resonate with pride and admiration. These star athletes have brought honour to the nation, earning accolades on national and international platforms. Yet, when their indigenous identi
In times when the threads of technology have irretrievably interwoven themselves into the labyrinth of political games, the revelation of sturdier capabilities of Pegasus spyware has evoked a heated debate on the fragile line between the private and the secure, and the length to which state authori
In today's rapidly evolving global landscape, competitiveness is defined by the capacity to innovate, adapt, and effectively leverage technology. At the forefront of this technological revolution is artificial intelligence (AI), which holds the potential to transform industries, boost productivity,
On Monday, President-elect Donald J Trump will take the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States (US), cementing his place in history as a leader of unparalleled controversy. He enters the presidency not only with the distinction of being a convicted felon—marked by a New Yor
I met Justice Murshed in his twilight years when he had become frail and ailing, yet one could notice his greatness and the respect he commanded. Having been introduced by late Shamsur Rahman as a young poet, whenever I went to see him he would recite poetry whether it was from Tagore, Tennyson, Ke
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s here, transforming every aspect of our lives. From life-saving medical diagnoses and personalised education to autonomous vehicles and financial algorithms, AI promises unprecedented benefits. However, with these benefits co
The recent floods in Bangladesh have been some of the most severe in the country's history, impacting millions of lives and causing widespread devastation. In the face of such a crisis, the Bangladesh Army has played a pivotal role in disaster response, relief, and recovery efforts. This article pr
It is a must-read tale of Beni Madhav Rusava, a Rajput-descendant who lives in Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh, India. Being an enthusiastic youth, he closely watched the great revolt in 1857 against the British rule in India and participated in one stage. As the British ruthlessly suppressed the rebelli
The Hammadia Mosque, one of just two mosques erected during the Sultanate era in Chattogram, stands near the Dhaka-Chattogram highway in Masjidda village of Kumira union under Sitakunda upazila. This 500-year-old architectural gem, known as the 'Gaybi' or 'Invisible' Mosque for its distinctive d
At the break of dawn, the waterfront of Fisherighat in Chattogram transforms into a bustling spectacle. Fishing trawlers and boats, one by one, weave their way through the morning mist, converging on the wharf. Thus begins a daily dose of unloading, sorting, and auctioning, creating a rhythmic da
Who doesn't remember Tamim Iqbal charging down the wicket to hit a 6 off Zaheer Khan in 2007? Sadly, despite all of his heroics, who doesn't remember the overuse of his 'anchor role' to defend his sudden loss of striking ability and earning the name 'Dotbaba'? We have something simi
Bangladesh came to pass a historical milestone when on June 5, 2024, the High Court ruled that the scrapping of the 30 per cent quota reservation for descendants of freedom fighters in government jobs was illegal. Few could have imagined this issue would upend Sheikh Hasina's autocratic rule within
There are all those times when I go looking for Dacca as I knew it ages ago. It was a time when Dhaka was spelt as Dacca and yet we pronounced the word in the Bengali way. I will confess that when in the mid-1980s, during the period of the Ershad military regime, Dacca became Dhaka, I was a trifle
