Freedom of expression

Freedom of Expression, Association

The right to speak out freely and to freely associate are cornerstones of any democratic society. They enable people to express their views, take collective action, and keep leaders accountable. These rights are guaranteed by the Constitution in Bangladesh, but in practice, the regulation of these rights has faced many obstacles. This article aims to analyse the definitions, why … Read more

Azad, Rashed to lead Actors Equity

Azad, Rashed to lead Actors Equity

Azad Abul Kalam has been elected as the president and Rashed Mamun Apu as the general secretary in the elections of the Actors equity Bangladesh. Azizul Hakim, Md. Iqbal Babu and Shams Sumon were elected as vice-presidents in this election for the term of 2025-2028. Sujat Shimul and Razib Salehin were elected as joint general … Read more

Mosharraf Karim in a new movie

Mosharraf Karim in a new movie

Mosharraf Karim-starrer film “Chakkar” was released on Eid-ul-Fitr. In the meantime, the actor has almost completed the work on another film. The name of the government-funded film, “Kurbabu,” is directed by Noor Imran Mithu. The film, based on Shahaduzzaman’s story “Ibrahim Boxer Circus, ” is about to finish filming. Mosharraf Karim will play Ibrahim Box … Read more

Promoting social justice

Promoting social justice

A path toward equity and inclusion The Haney Centre for Social Justice The book stresses the importance of removing barriers related to class, gender, ethnicity, religion, and economic status. In Bangladesh, the essence of social justice is to ensure that every citizen of this country, regardless of caste, religion, or background, has access to education, medical … Read more

Management of Rohingya crisis

Management of Rohingya crisis

Healthcare, housing, food, and border control Since a mass exodus of Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar’s Rakhine State began in August 2017 to escape military persecution, Bangladesh has been in the middle of one of the world’s largest and most complicated refugee crises. More than a million Rohingya refugees live in Bangladesh now, mostly in the Cox’s … Read more

Peers pressure among youths

Peers pressure among youths

Peer Pressure and Competition Among Youths in Bangladesh: From Background to Recovery The Increasing Weight on Young Minds It is the peer and social pressure they are facing in Bangladesh among the youth population. The reason is that the students are exposed to endless academic pressure, social comparisons, & the pursuit of external success from an incredibly early age … Read more

Stroke is a significant health concern

Stroke is a significant health concern

Stroke: a major public health challenge in Bangladesh Coronary artery disease, stroke, and chronic respiratory disease is responsible for 62% of adult male deaths and 60% of adult female deaths according to available data. Reasons for the High Stroke Mortality Rate Multiple reasons explain the extremely high incidence and stroke death rates in Bangladesh: Environment and Healthcare Infrastructure: The healthcare … Read more

How to implement second republic?

How to implement second republic?

Finally, ending the speculation, a new party has emerged in Bangladeshi politics. The party was launched on February 28 at Manik Mia Avenue in the capital on the initiative of students and young leaders who led the student uprising. The party’s convener Nahid Islam read out the manifesto in the presence of representatives of various … Read more

Complex web of social expectations for divorcees

Complex web of social expectations for female divorcees

Although divorce has gradually become normalised in many parts of the world, it continues to carry significant social stigma, particularly within traditional communities such as the Bengali community. In Bangladesh and among Bengali diaspora communities, divorced women often face stigmatization as disruptors of the family unit. This article will examine how divorced women are treated in … Read more

Was Aurangzeb a Hindu hater?

Was Aurangzeb a Hindu hater?

I remind you that the greatest conquerors are not always the greatest kings. The nations of the world are often subjected to mere savages. Even the greatest conquests are broken up into khans in a few years. He is the true king whose chief business in life is to rule his subjects with equity. — … Read more

Dighi out, Puja in

Dighi out, Puja in

At the beginning of the new year, director Alok Hasan released the motion poster of ‘Togar’. Now it has been learned that not Dighi, but actress Puja Cherry will act in the movie ‘Togar’. The motion poster was released, and it was announced that Adar Azad and Prarthana Fardin Dighi will act together in the … Read more

The History of Dhaka

A Cultural, Culinary, and Historical Journey Dhaka is the capital and largest city in Bangladesh with a rich history, culture, and traditions. The narrative of Dhaka’s historical lineage in South Asia features as a centre of political and cultural significance since ancient times. Its past stretches back more than a millennium making it among the oldest in … Read more

Bapparaj finally finds ‘Hena’ but…

Recently, a viral dialogue ‘Chacha, Hena Kothay?’ from the 1996 Bangladeshi film ‘Premer Shamadhi’ has taken social media by storm, flooding it with countless memes and videos. The resurgence of this classic scene has amused fans and even brought joy to the original stars of this scene, Bapparaj and Shabnaz. In a fittingly dramatic twist, … Read more

Urgent economic issues

Over the last 20 years, Bangladesh has overall, seen robust economic growth and has become one of the fastest-growing economies in South Asia. Nonetheless, despite these advances, it is one of the world’s most dynamic economies but also faces several pressing economic challenges that jeopardize its long-term stability and development. Out of these problems, the most prominent … Read more

The Unseen Struggles

The Unseen Struggles

Lifestyle of 30-Year-Old Ayesha in Rural Bangladesh In the verdant rural settings of Bangladesh, where lush vegetation and demanding conditions prevail, we encounter the inspiring story of a thirty-year-old woman who, despite being illiterate, bravely confronts the considerable hardships often hidden from the outside world. This narrative presents a compelling account of her daily challenges, … Read more

Debate over municipal polls

Debate over municipal polls

Bangladesh is pivotal following the student-led uprising that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024. The interim government, led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, has proposed holding municipal elections by the end of 2025 as a preliminary step towards restoring democratic governance. This initiative has sparked a diverse discussion regarding its potential … Read more

Love and work cannot be combined

Puja Chery is a popular heroine of Dhallywood. She has won the hearts of the audience in a short time by giving great movies from the very beginning of her career. In an interview with Cinebuzz Times, she talked about her personal life and career plans. Your performance in the web series ‘Black Money’ has … Read more

History of Chittagong

History of Chittagong

A Cultural and Historical Gem of Bangladesh Chittagong, or Chattogram in Bangladeshi, is the country’s second-largest city and economic and cultural hub. Chittagong in the southeast of the country, on the Bay of Bengal, has long been necessary because of its geographic location and natural resources. Chittagong is an enormous commercial centre of the civilised world, a … Read more

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