Awareness meeting to prevent violence against women and children held in Dinajpur
Awareness meeting to prevent violence against women and children held in Dinajpur

Bashundhara Shuvosangho has organised an awareness meeting in Hakimpur upazila of Dinajpur to prevent violence against women and children and curb child marriage. The meeting was held on Tuesday at Banglahili Pilot School and College, organised by the Hakimpur upazila unit of Bashundhara...

63,783 Bangladeshi Hajis return home from Saudi Arabia
63,783 Bangladeshi Hajis return home from Saudi Arabia

A total of 63,783 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims have returned home from Saudi Arabia as of Monday following the completion of this years Hajj on May 26, reports BSS. According to the Hajj Office, 164 return flights have been operated so far by three designated airlines. Of these, Biman Bangladesh...

Pink bus service to be launched under women's management: Finance Minister
Pink bus service to be launched under women's management: Finance Minister

A Pink Bus Service, completely operated and managed by women, is going to be launched in the country. Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury revealed this while presenting the proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2026-2027 in the Jatiya Sangsad on Thursday. He said a time-bound...

A good life for the 99% isn’t a pipe dream: it can be done
A good life for the 99% isn’t a pipe dream: it can be done

Imagine a future in which everyone enjoys high levels of wellbeing; where 90% of the worlds population doubles their income but works half the hours we work today. A world in which the bottom half of humanity sees its share of global wealth rise from just 2% today to 30%; a world where we consume...

Pilgrims gather at Arafat for spiritual climax of Hajj
Pilgrims gather at Arafat for spiritual climax of Hajj

More than 1.6 million pilgrims gathered Tuesday on the Plain of Arafat for the most sacred and spiritually defining stage of the Hajj pilgrimage, in scenes of intense devotion and prayer reported by the Saudi Press Agency. From dawn on the ninth day of Dhul-Hijjah, pilgrims streamed into Arafat,...

27 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia
27 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia

A total of 27 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims have died so far in Saudi Arabia, according to the Bangladesh Hajj Office, Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) and airlines. Among the deceased, 18 were men and 9 were women. Of them, 18 died in Makkah and 9 in Madinah, authorities confirmed on...

New era for Alanis Morissette as 2026 Jagged Little Pill tour expands
New era for Alanis Morissette as 2026 Jagged Little Pill tour expands

On a warm spring night, Alanis Morissette walks onstage, harmonica in hand, as thousands sing every word before she even reaches the mic. Three decades afterJagged Little Pillrewrote 90s rock, the Canadian-born singer is still turning arenas across the United States into cathartic sing-alongs....

White vs. Pink Salt: Why nutritionists say don’t swap them
White vs. Pink Salt: Why nutritionists say don’t swap them

Salt is essential for our diet, aiding flavor, fluid balance, and nerve function. While white salt is common in homes, pink salt has gained popularity, leading to confusion about which is healthier. Dajmeet, an Indian nutrition expert explains why you should not replace your white salt with pink...

Million-dollar Picasso sold for just $117
Million-dollar Picasso sold for just $117

A painting by famed Spanish artist Pablo Picasso, valued at more than $1 million, has sold for the price of a dinner in Paris, CNN reported. Ari Hodara was the lucky winner of the 1 Picasso for 100 euros raffle, which offered entrants the chance to take home Picassos 1941 gouache Tête de Femme....

Paris art enthusiast wins Picasso painting in €100 charity raffle
Paris art enthusiast wins Picasso painting in €100 charity raffle

A Paris-based art enthusiast has won a Pablo Picasso painting worth about $1 million after purchasing a 100 ($117) raffle ticket, reports AP. Ari Hodara, 58, said he was stunned when organizers informed him of his win following the draw at Christies in the French capital. How do I check that...

From “Chura Liya” to “Piya Tu”-10 evergreen hits that prove Asha Bhosle’s voice never dies
From “Chura Liya” to “Piya Tu”-10 evergreen hits that prove Asha Bhosle’s voice never dies

Few voices in Indian music have shaped generations like Asha Bhosle. From romantic melodies to energetic cabaret numbers, her versatility has made her one of the most celebrated playback singers in Hindi cinema. Here are ten songs that continue to define the music legend Asha Bhosles...