July 4, 2025, 1:38 pm

Behind the Cyst: Families Facing Bangladesh’s Teen Gang Epidemic

When Indira Gandhi, the first foreign head of state to visit Bangladesh, concluded her historic trip, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, accompanied by Begum Mujib, went to the airport to bid

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A Helmet Should Be a Life-Saving Device, Not Just a Legal Requirement

Alarming Road Safety Crisis in Bangladesh Bangladesh faces a severe road safety challenge, with motorcycle accidents contributing significantly to road fatalities. In 2024, the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) reported

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Sunbathe

Sunbathe Swadesh Roy All the street dogs are barking, A deep dark spreads through the street. Foxes lurk around the huts, The same deep dark cloaks them all. Owls blink their restless eyes, Darkness

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Inclusive Elections and a Smooth Exit

No government in any country lasts forever, nor can it. Even in the past, when empires were established, they eventually fell. The highly regimented populations of China witnessed the rise

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How Long Must We Hear About “Political Motivations” Behind Attacks on Minorities?

On January 11, at 5:54 PM, the Daily Prothom Alo online edition published a news  titled, “Attacks on Minorities – 98% Motivated by Politics: Police Investigation.” The report revealed that, between August 4 and

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Is It Right to Deny the Awakening of the Bengali Hindu Youth?

For nearly eight decades, this land has been known by three names: East Bengal, East Pakistan, and Bangladesh. During this time, the Bengali Hindu community has played a significant role

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After 54 Years, 1971

In May of this year, the skies over West Bengal were heavy with clouds. By ten in the morning, I had wrapped up my tasks for the day, and a

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Russia’s War Economy Is Hitting Its Limits

Russia’s War Economy Is Hitting Its Limits Source: Foreign Policy Russia’s economy, despite its initial resilience, is showing signs of exhaustion under the weight of the ongoing war against Ukraine.

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Michelle Yeoh Reflects on Her Life’s “Biggest Sadness”

Michelle Yeoh, the celebrated actor known for her role in Everything Everywhere All at Once, recently shared a deeply personal aspect of her life. In an interview with The Times,

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The Battles Ahead for Donald Trump

Swadesh Roy Donald Trump is undoubtedly one of the most notable victors in U.S. electoral history. Yet, despite his impressive victories, he has been somewhat unlucky in the sense that

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