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Armed attack, kidnapping and torture on former UP member and journalist Jamal Uddin; Demand for arrest of culprits

Farhad Rahman Teknaf Correspondent The armed attack, kidnapping and brutal torture of Jamal Uddin, a former UP member of Hnila Union in Teknaf Upazila of Cox's Bazar, has created a...

A teacher is also a human being: Let’s build a society of humanity and respect, not trolls

 We call a teacher a nation builder. Because he does not just teach the...

A beacon of research, wisdom and patriotism: CUET’s new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dr. Abu Sadat Muhammad Sayem

Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) is one of the few institutions that...

Body of polytechnic student recovered in Boalkhali, police have sent it for autopsy

Staff Correspondent  Police have recovered the body of a polytechnic student named Amit Sengupta (22)...

Singapore Court Orders Bloomberg to Pay $356,000 in Defamation Case

A Singapore court has ordered Bloomberg News and one of its reporters to pay S$460,000 (US$356,000) in damages to two Singaporean ministers after ruling...

China’s New Ethnic Unity Law Sparks Concerns Over Overseas Crackdown on Critics

 China’s newly implemented Ethnic Unity Law has raised international concerns over its potential to target critics and minority rights activists living outside the country,...

Durian Prices Plunge as Oversupply Forces Discounts and Free Giveaways

 An unprecedented oversupply of durians in Malaysia has caused prices of the popular tropical fruit to collapse, with vendors offering steep discounts and even...

Pakistani Airstrikes Kill Dozens in Afghanistan as Border Tensions Escalate

Pakistan launched airstrikes and deployed ground forces into several Afghan border provinces on Sunday, triggering a sharp escalation in tensions between the neighboring countries. Afghanistan’s...

Bhojpuri Artists Challenge Stereotypes, Showcase Rich Cultural Heritage

A new generation of Bhojpuri musicians is working to transform the public image of one of India’s oldest and most widely spoken languages, challenging...

Leading Pakistani Human Rights Activist Sentenced to Life Over Soldier’s Killing at Protest

Prominent human rights activist Mahrang Baloch has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being convicted in connection with the killing of a paramilitary soldier...

Dettol Apologises in China After ‘Toxic Men’ Advertisement Sparks Backlash

British hygiene brand Dettol has issued a public apology in China after a controversial advertisement intended to challenge sexism instead triggered widespread criticism and...

BTS Comeback Tour Ticket Frenzy Fuels Wave of Scams Across Southeast Asia

The highly anticipated return of global K-pop sensation BTS has sparked an unprecedented ticket-buying frenzy across Southeast Asia, but for thousands of fans, the...

Australia Confirms First H5N1 Bird Flu Case, Virus Now Present on Every Continent

Australia has confirmed its first case of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu strain, marking a significant development as the virus has now been...

Six Questions Still Haunt Air India Flight 171 Crash Investigation One Year Later

One year after Air India Flight 171 crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad, killing 260 people, investigators are still unable to determine with certainty...

Australia Demands Investigation After Australian Girl Killed in Pakistan Police Shooting

 Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for a transparent investigation into the death of a nine-year-old Australian girl who was fatally shot during...

Chinese Youth Turn to ‘Virtual Parents’ for Emotional Support Amid Growing Family Pressures

Shanghai, China — A growing number of young Chinese adults are turning to social media “virtual parents” for comfort and encouragement, reflecting rising generational...

First Hong Kong astronaut launches into space onboard Chinese mission

China has launched its first astronaut from Hong Kong into space aboard the Shenzhou-23 mission, marking a historic milestone in the country’s rapidly expanding...

At Least 90 Killed in Deadly Chinese Coal Mine Explosion

At least 90 people have been killed following a massive gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China, according to state media, marking...

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