Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) has intensified preparations for the last week ahead of the 13th National Parliament Elections and referendum to be held on February 12. Election management, ballot transportation, voter participation, training, security, and political coordination are now the commission's highest priorities.
The Epstein Files have captured global attention, exposing the vast criminal and social networks of financier Jeffrey Epstein. Millions of pages of documents, photographs, emails, financial records, flight logs, and witness statements offer an unprecedented window into the operations of a man whose wealth, influence, and criminality intersected in ways that shocked the world.
For the first time, serious allegations of irregularities have been raised in the teacher recruitment process at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). Until now, BUET was the public university in the country where the recruitment process had never been questioned. However, the current BUET authorities have failed to maintain that reputation this time. The recruitment process at BUET has now been tainted by scandal due to efforts to appoint the spouses and children of those in power through an opaque process by abusing authority.
Throughout Islamic history, numerous women have held supreme power, ruled as queens and regents, and commanded armies, challenging modern misconceptions about gender and leadership in the Muslim world. More than fifty women ruled in various capacities, including sovereign queens in Delhi, Egypt, Yemen, and North Africa, as well as influential "Sultanates of Women" during the Ottoman Empire. Their glorious contributions and competence in governance remain memorable. Today's report is about these illustrious women.
Bangladesh’s ready-made garment industry has long been a key driving force of the country’s economy. Duty-free access to the European Union market has particularly helped the sector build a strong position in the global market. However, the recently announced free trade agreement between the EU and India has created major concerns for Bangladesh. Analysts and industry insiders believe that once the deal comes into effect, Bangladesh’s competitive position in the European market may face serious challenges.
What will be the outcome of the upcoming national election? Which political party will lead the new government? Or will no party secure a majority, resulting in a coalition government? Such questions now preoccupy the public mind. The most crucial question is: Which path will the newly elected government take Bangladesh down? Given the state of Bangladesh over the past 16 years, and the political situation witnessed over the past 18 months, the new government's biggest challenge will be maintaining political and economic stability. A new question has also emerged recently: If a political party whose leadership has declared that women will never hold top positions comes to power, will women's roles in senior government posts, their participation in economic activities, and women's education be curtailed?
Dhaka—once known as the city of mosques—has now turned into a massive “Concrete trap.” Loaded by unplanned urbanization, high-rise buildings, and extreme population density, the city stands on what feels like a living volcano, moving steadily toward disaster. After the recent 5.7-magnitude earthquake, experts have spoken serious concerns about Dhaka’s frightening level of risk—concerns that have shaken us to the ultimate. The common people feel helpless and anxious, wondering what will happen if something bigger strikes. Especially with disasters like earthquakes and fires, Dhaka’s vulnerability is no longer a theoretical discussion; it is now a harsh reality.
A strange yet deeply symbolic video has recently sparked global discussion on social media. The footage shows a penguin leaving its group and the sea behind, walking alone in the opposite direction towards snow-covered mountains. There is no food, no companion and no certainty of survival. Netizens have dubbed the scene the ‘nihilist penguin’, while some are calling it the ‘rebel penguin’.
Sir Mark Tully, the BBC journalist known as the "Voice of India," has passed away.
Post-mass uprising anarchy is still visible in Bangladesh. The state machinery is still largely inactive in the backdrop of the changes. In this vacuum, at least partially, the rule of the insane continues.
Bangladesh cricket is facing a deep crisis. The decision for Bangladesh not to take part in the upcoming T20 World Cup is now final. In response to a 24-hour ultimatum from the International Cricket Council, the Bangladesh Cricket Board formally confirmed that, due to security concerns, the national team will not travel to India to play. Shortly afterwards, it was confirmed that Scotland will replace Bangladesh in this year’s T20 World Cup. With this decision, Bangladesh has not only been knocked out of a global tournament, but has also added a major chapter of loss to its cricketing history.
Mainstream political parties do not want the return of “dirty politicians” to national politics, and ordinary people have also taken a stand against corrupt political practices, leaders of various political parties and conscious local citizens have said.