SOCIETY

B’desh embassy showcases Pahela Boishakh as Bangladesh’s distinct cultural identity

B’desh embassy showcases Pahela Boishakh as Bangladesh’s distinct cultural identity

With the participation of country representatives from the region including, India, Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, the ce...

With the participation of country representatives from the region including, India, Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, the ce...

Apr 18, 2026

Entertainment

Pawan Gole to perform at Paleti after 14 years

Pawan Gole to perform at Paleti after 14 years

Recalling his previous performance in 2012, Gole said he was excited to return to the stage. “I still cherish the...

Recalling his previous performance in 2012, Gole said he was excited to return to the stage. “I still cherish the...

Apr 18, 2026

POLITICS

UML postpones its scheduled protest programmes

UML postpones its scheduled protest programmes

A meeting of the party held on Friday under the chairmanship of General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel took this decision.

A meeting of the party held on Friday under the chairmanship of General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel took this decision.

Apr 18, 2026

WORLD

EU to war-game mutual assistance clause as Trump threatens NATO

EU to war-game mutual assistance clause as Trump threatens NATO

Attention has increased on Article 42.7 of the EU's governing treaty -- meant to help any member state that comes under...

Attention has increased on Article 42.7 of the EU's governing treaty -- meant to help any member state that comes under...

Apr 18, 2026

WORLD

War with Pakistan halts school for Afghan border children

War with Pakistan halts school for Afghan border children

Almost all of the 8,000 residents fled after the conflict erupted in late February, but AFP journalists travelled to the...

Almost all of the 8,000 residents fled after the conflict erupted in late February, but AFP journalists travelled to the...

Apr 18, 2026

WORLD

France, UK to lead multinational Hormuz mission

France, UK to lead multinational Hormuz mission

"I can confirm that, along with France, the UK will lead a multinational mission to protect freedom of navigation as soo...

"I can confirm that, along with France, the UK will lead a multinational mission to protect freedom of navigation as soo...

Apr 18, 2026

WORLD

Turkmenistan, China launch expansion of giant gas field

Turkmenistan, China launch expansion of giant gas field

The former Soviet republic, which holds the world's fourth-largest gas reserves, has exported nearly all its production...

The former Soviet republic, which holds the world's fourth-largest gas reserves, has exported nearly all its production...

Apr 18, 2026

Entertainment

‘Lalibazar’ portrays a mother–daughter story

‘Lalibazar’ portrays a mother–daughter story

Actress Swastima said the film depicts a mother’s struggle and success.

Actress Swastima said the film depicts a mother’s struggle and success.

Apr 18, 2026

POLITICS

SC upholds legitimacy of NC leadership elected through special convention

SC upholds legitimacy of NC leadership elected through special convention

The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the Election Commission (EC)’s decision granting legitimacy to the leadership of...

The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the Election Commission (EC)’s decision granting legitimacy to the leadership of...

Apr 17, 2026

POLITICS

Govt, parliament take full shape as 12 committee chairs elected after Gen Z poll wave

Govt, parliament take full shape as 12 committee chairs elected after Gen Z poll wave

The government moved swiftly to complete its structure, forming a 15-member cabinet on the day of the oath-taking on Mar...

The government moved swiftly to complete its structure, forming a 15-member cabinet on the day of the oath-taking on Mar...

Apr 18, 2026