Tarique Rahman (ANI file photo) Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday condemned the atrocious acts committed by the Pakistani military during Operation Searchlight on March 25, 1971. In a letter shared online to mark the Genocide Day, he said that the Pakistani army carried out “one of the most heinous genocides in history against […]
(AI-generated image used for representation) Bangladesh’s decades-long “battle of begums” era has ended, and a new power centre has emerged in Dhaka. With Sheikh Hasina in exile and Khaleda Zia no more, the country is witnessing a political shift that would have seemed improbable even two years ago. After decades of dominance by its two […]
BNP’s chairman Tarique Rahman’s adviser Humayun Kabir Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairman Tarique Rahman’s adviser Humayun Kabir on Saturday said that “Hindu extremism and far-right intolerance” are growing in India, describing radicalisation as a wider South Asian concern. He also called for balanced and cooperative ties with New Delhi as the BNP prepares to form the […]
Bangladesh bowler Mustafizur Rahman celebrates with team mates (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Bangladesh’s Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul has openly questioned whether the International Cricket Council is fully grasping the gravity of the situation surrounding the national team’s participation in the 2026 T20 World Cup matches scheduled in India. Speaking to the media […]
New Delhi: Following instructions from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have released Bangladesh left-arm fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL 2026 squad. This decision raises an important question: will KKR pay Rahman the amount for which he was bought in the auction? Here is what the […]
New Delhi, 3 January. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have released Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL 2026 squad following instructions from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). KKR stated, “The franchise clarifies that the BCCI, as the regulator of IPL, has directed them to release Mustafizur Rahman from the team […]
Tarique Rahman with his wife Zubaida Rahman and daughter Zaima Rahman (Image/Facebook@BNPmedia) BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman returned to Bangladesh from London on Thursday with his wife Zubaida Rahman, daughter Zaima Rahman and pet cat Zeebu after more than 17 years in exile. His homecoming drew massive crowds of supporters, who lined streets across Dhaka […]
Bangladesh unveiled new currency designs, marking a significant change on Sunday. The notes no longer feature the image of its first president, who was also the father of exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, ousted from power last year.The nation is home to around 170 million people and is presently under caretaker administration following Hasina’s […]
Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman has responded to singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya’s recent allegations that he is responsible for the decline of live instrumentation and the rise of technology-driven music in India. In an interview with India Today, Rahman addressed the criticism with grace, while also offering insight into his continued support for live musicians.AR Rahman responds […]
AR Rahman, the Oscar and Grammy-winning musician, has cemented his legacy globally. Those who’ve worked with him keep revealing new layers to his genius through lesser-known anecdotes from the singer’s past. In a recent conversation, legendary lyricist and poet Gulzar opened up about Rahman’s unconventional approach to music-making—one marked by solitude and self-sufficiency.Speaking to O2India, […]
