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The 16 Mahāsthabir of Unainpūrā, Bangladesh: Śrīmat Krenglahā Mahāsthabir (1700–80)
This series of articles introduces a group of prominent monks known as the “elderly monastic members” or “Mahāsthabir,” all of whom were born in the spiritually significant village of Unainpūrā in Bangladesh. In their own way, each of these...

Bangladesh Health Infrastructure Remains Inadequate As Dengue Cases Continue To Surge
(MENAFN- IANS) Dhaka, July 7 (IANS) Dengue cases are on the rise in Bangladesh, but the health infrastructure and hospital preparedness remain inadequate for the people to receive satisfactory treatment.According to the Directorate General of...
Fakhrul urges BNP leaders, activists to begin election preparations
UNB, Sylhet: BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday called upon party leaders and activists to begin preparations for the next election by earning people’s trust and refraining from wrongdoings. “It is now your (BNP leaders...

Bangladesh women’s football team celebrate historic Asian Cup qualification
In the quiet hours of early morning, long after the city had gone to sleep, Dhaka's Hatirjheel Amphitheatre came alive with celebration. At around 2:30am on Monday, cheers echoed across the water as Bangladesh's women's football team stood proudly...

India Freezes Indus Waters Treaty… Pakistan Warns of Military Response
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Though guns have fallen silent between India and Pakistan, a new front has emerged — one involving water. In a move with potentially far-reaching consequences, India has unilaterally frozen the Indus Waters...

Opinion | Can Elections Solve The Problem? A Long-Term View Of Developments In Bangladesh
Last Updated:July 07, 2025, 15:41 IST Recent events cast doubt on Yunus's sincerity, suggesting he may have announced the polls merely to cling to power, making a wait-and-watch approach the best policy. Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus...

Bangladesh’s lingerie market is gaining remarkable traction
Tania Aktar is a visionary and a leading example among Bangladeshi women professionals. She has worked with both local and international companies, inspired by the people around her to contribute meaningfully to the textile and apparel industry....

‘We will approach court to bring them back’: Families of migrants pushed into Bangladesh lodge missing diary with Bengal police
Family members of a husband, wife, and son who were allegedly pushed into Bangladesh after they were detained in Delhi for “being illegal immigrants” have lodged a missing diary with the Paikar police in West Bengal’s Birbhum. They plan to...

Promotion of Hindu professor blocked at Chittagong University (Bangladesh) following opposition by Muslim student organizations !
Professor Dr. Kushal Barn Chakraborty (on the left) with Muslim students gathered outside the Chancellor’s office (on the right) Dhaka (Bangladesh) – At the University of Chittagong, the promotion of Dr Kushal Baran Chakraborty, Assistant...

Former Bangladesh Law Minister Placed On Two-Day Remand In Illegal Firearms Case
(MENAFN- IANS) Dhaka, July 7 (IANS) A Bangladesh Court on Monday ordered a two-day remand for former Law Minister Anisul Huq over alleged possession of illegal firearms in a case registered under the Arms Act.Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md...

Over 200 Bangladeshi Illegal Immigrants Deported, Says Karnataka Minister
(MENAFN- IANS) Bengaluru, July 7 (IANS) Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara has said the process of deporting illegal Bangladeshi immigrants is being carried out continuously in the state, and over 200 have been deported so far.Speaking to...

We can’t afford another discredited election
There have been just a handful of people within the government who have risen to lead. There have been just a few who carved bold paths that would not fade with time. Within the halls of the Election Commission, such trailblazers are even...
Student family immigration rises sharply, interior minister criticises reform
Finland has seen a steep increase in the number of residence permit applications submitted by family members of international students, with the figure now eight times higher than in 2021, according to the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri). In...

Kerala Government Funded Travel Blogger Now Accused Of Pakistan Espionage, RTI Documents Reveal
A travel blogger currently detained on espionage charges had her Kerala tourism trip entirely sponsored by the state government, according to official documents obtained through Right to Information requests. Jyoti Malhotra, who operated the...
Bird strikes threaten aircraft safety in Bangladesh; monitoring system lies inoperative
The risk of bird strikes during aircraft take-off and landing is growing alarmingly at airports across Bangladesh particularly at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka , raising concerns over a potential aviation disaster....

Court grants two-day remand for ex-law minister Anisul Huq in arms case
A Dhaka court has granted a two-day remand for former law minister Anisul Huq in a case filed under the Arms Act for alleged possession of illegal firearms. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md Minhazur Rahman issued the order this morning (7 July),...

Samina Luthfa on the battles of women in a new Bangladesh
In the months since Hasina's ouster and the formation of an interim government, Bangladesh has also seen a resurgence of its Islamic parties, particularly the Jamaat-e-Islami, in the country's politics. This has raised concerns about these parties...

Nepal to host Bangladesh for two international friendlies in September
Published at : July 7, 2025 Updated at : July 7, 2025 13:32 Kathmandu Nepal are set to host Bangladesh in two international friendly matches on September 6 and 9 at the Dashrath Stadium in Kathmandu. Both matches fall under the FIFA International...

Awami League Slams Yunus Administration For Rising Rape Incidents In Bangladesh
(MENAFN- IANS) Dhaka, July 7 (IANS) In a span of nine days, 24 women, including an infant, were raped in Muhammad Yunus-led Bangladesh, according to the Awami League, which added that over 281,000 complaints have piled up and are still...

Bangladesh witnesses increase in mob beatings & rapes: Human Rights body
Number of incidents of rapes and killings in mob beatings has increased in the Bangladesh in June. Incidents of gang rape and violence against women have also not decreased in the month. Physical abuse and assault have also risen. Political...