Half a century ago, Eid celebrations in Dhaka were vastly different from what they are today. The Gen Z generation's way of marking the occasion is almost unrecognisable to the Gen X individuals born ...

On March 10, police arrested a man, identified as Khalid Mahmud (also known as Hridoy Khan), from Savar, a town outside of ...

Dhaka district Civil Surgeon Dr Mohammad Zillur Rahman has faced strong criticism from freedom fighters after comparing the July 2024 mass uprising to the Liberation War of 1971. He later apologised ...

The Muhammad Yunus government has failed miserably in checking incidents of rape and sexual violence against women.

Even 10 to 15 years ago, the joy of Eid meant new clothes and handmade Eid cards. Digital messaging cannot compare to the ...

March 25 (UPI) -- Josh Pastner agreed to become head coach of the UNLV Rebels men's basketball team. Sources told ESPN, CBS ...

Advocate Nazmul Hoque Sarkar, elected as a member of the national assembly from Charghat, Puthia, and Durgapur of Rajshahi in ...

Unlike many other countries, women roaming around during nights is not a common sight in Bangladesh. The societal taboo that women are not supposed to be outside at night is also a factor, given that ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

DHAKA — Arrested for sexually harassing a Bangladeshi university student, Asif Sardar Arnab was soon released — greeted by a cheering crowd who pre-sented him with flower garlands and a Quran. His ...

Cuba's national grid collapsed on Friday night, causing widespread blackouts in Havana and across the island, leaving millions without power. Officials said an electrical substation failure in ...