India is a vast and diverse country located within what has been described as the Indian subcontinent. Within the physical expanse of this subcontinent, history and politics, and sometimes, chance, have etched the political boundaries of our country. The same factors have imparted
The nation welcomes the year 2024 with a new pledge to advance the country on a higher growth track as it experienced remarkable infrastructure development apart from political and economic instabilities in the previous year. 2023 was perhaps the best year for the country since
After independence from British rule on 14 August 1947, the western and eastern parts of Pakistan started the journey of independence together. However, in the next 10-12 years, the social and economic gap between the two sections widened. About this, GW Chaudhry writes in his book
In the intricate realm of legislative frameworks, where precision meets purpose, the Metro Rail Act of 2015 stands as a testament to the meticulous crafting of legal instruments. Designed with a deliberate intent, this legislative edifice not only charts the course for the
Part-01 Black paws push Banking in immense challenge There is a truth that low income society has a tendency of polarization of inputs of resources to the rental basis economic activities, which pushes the economy with lower outcome in the long run. For example, in
Today, a memorable and proud chapter is going to be added to the history of South Asian club soccer culture, which will brighten the image of Bangladesh in international club football. Under the sponsorship of Bashundhara Group, one of the largest business conglomerates in the country,
Best Friend Flowers will die, the sun will set You're my dream I won't forget, Your name's so precious, sounds so good. Just like a tonic when in unhappy mood. Your name will never get old Set in the heartin letters of gold. My love for you is deep-rooted in mind
It was not dawn yet. Azan, the call for prayers from a faraway mosque was flowing through. All on a sudden sound of gunshots filled the air. Shots were being fired around a house on road 32 of Dhanmondi area in Dhaka. The house where the President of Bangladesh, Father of the Nation
Bangladesh is unlike other countries in terms of August. As per Gregorian calendar, the month brings a different message to other countries. But in Bangladesh, it is symbol of mourning. On the 15th of this month, a section of disgruntled army officials and traitors assassinated
It’s rare to see a biography written on a diplomat in his lifetime. But, then Harsh Shringla is no ordinary diplomat. His life has been an inspiring story of self-fashioning and mapping one’s journey of ambition, achievement and fulfilment, on his own terms. A veteran diplomat
In the early 1980s when Amandip Sidhu was growing up in Harrow, a suburb on the fringe of northwest London, his South Asian family was one of only a handful of non-white households in the area. Having spent some of his childhood in East Africa, where his father was a civil servant,
On the occasion of its 58th founding anniversary, the Bangladesh Jewellers Samity (BAJUS) stands tall as a pivotal force in the nation's gold sector, with a notable focus on ethical business practices and fostering growth. In this transformative journey, Sayem Sobhan Anvir,
All of a sudden, a group of volunteers came to Dinajpur to extend food support to the poor people for a month. It was a period of Covid-19 pandemic. I came to know that Shuvosangho members arrived on behalf of Bashundhara Group. They worked day after day to feed the destitute in 13
The sudden retirement reversal of Bangladesh left-handed opener Tamim Iqbal has sent shockwaves through the cricketing community of Bangladesh. After tearfully announcing his retirement at a hotel in Chattogram, Tamim retreated from the decision following a discussion with Prime
Amid Twitter's ongoing turbulence under Elon Musk's leadership, Meta has just launched its new social media platform - Threads. This Instagram-based text conversation app is being touted as a potential Twitter replacement, and it's already creating a buzz in world tech.
In the football history of independent Bangladesh, Bashundhara Kings emerged as a ‘pioneer’ of practicing full professionalism in a football club. Due to the intense love, enthusiasm and interest of Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan, Managing Director Sayem Sobhan
Over the years, Bangladesh has evolved into a hazardous terrain for journalism. Choosing this profession in the country is not just risky, but also fraught with danger. According to the United Nations, “Journalism is one of the most dangerous professions in the world.”
Bangladesh, a rapidly developing nation, has been struggling to meet its burgeoning energy demands. The recent resumption of the Payra Power Plant, after a 20-day hiatus due to coal shortage, underscores the country's ongoing struggle and its relentless pursuit of energy security.
The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, which commenced in 2014, has been a focal point of global apprehension due to its geopolitical ramifications and the humanitarian crisis it has engendered. The roots of this conflict can be traced back to the deep-seated political
In the annals of maritime history, few stories are as heartrending as the sinking of the RMS Titanic. Over a century later, the Titanic continues to captivate the world, its tale a stark reminder of human fallibility in the face of nature's might. Today, we mourn a new