Begum Rokeya’s 146th Birth Anniversary A Vision of Non-Communal, Humane and Scientific Society

Today marks the 146th birth anniversary of Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain (1880–1932), a pioneer of women’s awakening, an educationist, and a writer. The imagination of a non-communal, inclusive, and science-minded society that she presented a century ago remains equally relevant today.

The New Front: Bangladeshi Youth Joining Pakistan’s Militant Networks

Bangladeshi youths are being lured through online networks and false job promises to join militant groups in Pakistan. Authorities warn of a growing cross-border threat.

Pakistan Navy Commodore Arrives in Dhaka on December 6, Travels to Chittagong Shortly After

Barely two weeks after the National Security Advisers of Bangladesh and India met in New Delhi, visits by senior Pakistani defence officials to Dhaka continue at an unusual pace.

Demand for Deployment of Special Forces and Army to Ensure Minority Security Ahead of the Election

The Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad and the Metropolitan Sarbojanin Puja Committee have demanded the deployment of the army and specialized forces to ensure the safety of religious and ethnic minorities during the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election. Leaders of the organization expressed this concern based on past experiences surrounding elections.

The Perua Massacre: A Forgotten Chapter of 1971 Genocide in Sunamganj

A detailed account of the 1971 Perua village massacre in Sunamganj, where Razakar forces carried out mass killings, arson, sexual violence, and forced conversions. The story highlights the tragic survival of Kulsum Bibi, the brutality faced by Hindu villagers, and the continued neglect of this unmarked killing field.

Ex-BBC Bangla Head Sabir Mostafa: No Mass Killing Happened at Shapla Chattar

Sabir Mostafa, former head of BBC Bangla, has clarified his long-standing position regarding the controversy over the events of 5 May 2013 at Shapla Chattar and the claims from various quarters describing it as a “mass killing.” He firmly stated that no massacre took place during the law enforcement operation at Shapla Chattar that night. BBC Bangla journalists who were present on the ground reported exactly what they witnessed.

Freedom Fighter Jogesh Roy and His Wife Brutally Murdered in Taraganj, Rangpur

The throat-slit bodies of retired head teacher and freedom fighter Jogesh Chandra Roy (75) and his wife Surabana Roy (60) were recovered in Khiarpara village of Kursha Union in Taraganj upazila of Rangpur. This tragic incident occurred late Saturday night (December 6) at their own residence.

Jaishankar says Sheikh Hasina’s stay in India is entirely her choice

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar said on Saturday that former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s stay in India is a “personal decision” shaped by the circumstances that compelled her to flee to New Delhi.

Advisors gave no response as women’s commission faced attacks: TIB

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Ifthekharuzzaman has said he repeatedly appealed to members of the interim government for action as hostility intensified around the Women’s Affairs Reform Commission, but no effective response was provided.

December 7, 1971: Another Soviet Veto in the UN Security Council

On this day, Acting President of the Provisional Government of Bangladesh Syed Nazrul Islam said in a radio address, “It will not take much longer for Dhaka to be freed from the invaders. Very soon Dhaka will fall under the control of the freedom fighters. Bangladesh is now as true as daylight. Our beloved leader Bangabandhu will also return to the soil of Bengal very soon.”