Nearly 750 million Indians under the age of 30 represent a demographic force capable of reshaping the country’s economic and political landscape. Larger than the combined populations of the United States and the European Union, this generation represents a huge workforce, consumer market and Continue Reading
Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, a member of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Standing Committee, has been chosen as the party’s acting secretary general in a quick organisational change. According to an official press statement signed by BNP Co-Office Secretary Muhammad Munir Hossain, the decision was reached in accordance with Article 7, Section B (6) of […]Continue Reading
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, the BNP candidate, received 255 votes to become the nation’s 23rd president. Colonel (Retd.) Oli Ahmad, a candidate from the 11-party coalition headed by Jamaat-e-Islami, was his opponent and received 88 votes. On Thursday, August 20, voting in the Jatiya Sangsad started about 2:00 PM and ended at 5:00 PM. This […]Continue Reading
When a fire broke out at a hotel on Free School Street in Kolkata, 49-year-old businessman Md Uzzal from Khulna found himself trapped in thick smoke with no way to escape. Fearing the lower floor might collapse, he held onto a window grille and screamed for help for nearly 40 minutes. Nine people suffocated to […]Continue Reading
Max De Lederer Jr., longtime publisher of the US military newspaper Stars and Stripes, has resigned over differences with the Department of Defense about the newspaper’s editorial independence and direction. According to Al Jazeera, Lederer announced his retirement in an internal notice on Tuesday. He said his vision for the newspaper’s mission was fundamentally at […]Continue Reading
Md. Mizanur Rahman Via email Question: I work in a garment factory. Both of my parents are sick and live in my village. I am considering leaving my job to care for them. But without a job, it will be difficult for me to support my family. What should I do? Answer: Working away from […]Continue Reading
France’s new assisted dying law has come into force after years of political and social debate. President Emmanuel Macron signed the law on August 18, and it was published in the Official Gazette on August 19. The law allows French citizens and permanent legal residents aged 18 or above to seek medical assistance in dying […]Continue Reading
Silk is not merely woven into fabric; it carries stories of history, heritage and opportunity. Once a symbol of elegance, beauty and Bengali tradition, Rajshahi’s silk industry lost much of its former glory over time due to various challenges. However, with new initiatives involving modern research, technology and international cooperation, the industry is once again […]Continue Reading
The Bangladesh University Grants Commission (UGC) has taken the initiative to introduce third-language learning programmes at 30 public and private universities across the country. The initiative aims to enhance students’ multilingual skills alongside Bangla and English, make them more competitive in the international job market and contribute to national workforce Continue Reading
By A.K.M. Fazlur Rahman Munshi Hafiz Asqalani’s Evidence for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (S) Hafiz Ibn Hajar Asqalani (773–852 AH), based on the authentic hadith mentioned above, established the religious basis of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (S) and presented evidence for the permissibility of commemorating the birth of the Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (S). Citing Ibn Hajar’s argument, Continue Reading






















