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From Ghazal to Pop: Legendary versatility of Asha Bhosle
Renowned as the 'Queen of Playback Singing,' Asha Bhosle stands as one of the most versatile and celebrated voices in the history of South Asian music. Her extraordinary contributions across diverse genres—including film music, classical compositions, ghazals, pop, and modern songs—have firmly established her as a legend.
Free expression of opinion or crossing Line?
Show cause notices have been served on 28 judges from different levels of the country for posting on social media platform Facebook about the independence of the judiciary. This incident has generated widespread discussion and reactions in the judicial arena.
US-Iran historic peace talks in Islamabad today
Long-awaited peace talks between the United States and Iran are being held in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, today, Saturday, April 11. The US side is being led by Vice President JD Vance, while Iran is being led by the country's Parliament Speaker Baqer Ghalibaf. The talks began around 7:00 pm Bangladesh time, Al Jazeera has reported.
'Repeal of ordinance won’t hinder trial of forced disappearances'
Experts assert that the repeal of the Disappearance Ordinance, enacted by the former interim government, constitutes a significant legal reform. They argue that serious offenses such as disappearance were already subject to penalties under existing legislation, rendering a separate ordinance unnecessary.
Bogura turns into a city of loss as killings rise alarmingly
Bogura is increasingly being gripped by a disturbing surge in violent killings, leaving families shattered and raising serious concerns over law and order.
New apprehensions over autonomy of judiciary
A parliamentary special committee has put forth a recommendation to repeal the Supreme Court Secretariat Ordinance, the Supreme Court Secretariat (Amendment) Ordinance, and the Supreme Court Judges Appointment Ordinance that were enacted during the previous interim government.
Complex equation of shortening office hours: Naive triangular thinking
Whenever news of a supposedly 'groundbreaking' decision emerges from the inner circles of the country’s policymakers, ordinary people like us spend half the day trying to figure out whether we should feel delighted or simply sit with our hands on our heads in confusion.
NASA’s Artemis II: Why humans are returning to the Moon after 53 years
After more than five decades, NASA has launched its Artemis II mission, sending humans back towards the Moon. The four‑astronaut crew lifted off aboard the Orion spacecraft, beginning a 10‑day journey that will take them around the lunar far side and back to Earth.
Pulpit Rock: Standing here feels like the end of the world
Imagine standing on a flat rock nearly 1,982 feet (604 metres) above sea level, with no railings or safety barriers around you. In front of you lie endless mountains, and beneath your feet is a blue fjord. Norway's Preikestolen, or Pulpit Rock, is precisely such a spine-chilling location, known to travellers worldwide as the 'end of the world'.
LPG prices spiral out of control in Bogura
Khokon runs a small tea shop. He somehow manages his family with the income from that shop. Economic tensions are his daily companion.