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Two Asian Giants Stunned in a Single Day; Australia and South Africa Secure Semifinal Spots as the Ultimate Title Race Begins
By Maksuda Lisa (Dhaka Bureau) The 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup witnessed an incredible day of high drama, thrill, and intense mathematical calculations. Within a span of just 24 hours, Asian powerhouses Bangladesh and India were knocked out of the global tournament. Following the conclusion of a nail-biting final day of the group stage at…
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Another Feather in Tamim’s Cap
BCB President Inducted as MCC Honorary Life Member By Maksuda Lisa (Dhaka Bureau) Another glorious feather has been added to the cap of Bangladesh cricket. Tamim Iqbal, one of the country’s greatest-ever openers, former captain, and the current President of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), has been elected as an Honorary Life Member of the…
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Bangladesh Bows Out After a Valiant Fight at Lord’s
South Africa Keeps Semifinal Hopes Alive By Maksuda Lisa (Dhaka Bureau) Lord’s Cricket Ground- a venue whose very name evokes a unique emotion in cricket lovers and where almost every cricketer in the world dreams of playing. For the first time, the women’s cricket teams of Bangladesh and South Africa stepped onto this historic green…
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Women’s Leadership: Driving Bangladesh’s New Horizon of Climate Resilience
By Rita Bhowmick (Dhaka Bureau) For Bangladesh, a country at the absolute frontline of the global climate crisis, adaptation is not merely a technical fix; it is a profound social and gender-transformative shift. At a national workshop organized by UN Women Bangladesh on June 28, 2026, at Aloki, Dhaka, international development partners, policymakers, and grassroots…
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If Consciousness Is Fundamental: A Dialogue on Neuroscience, Intentionality, and What It Means to Be Human
For more than a century, mainstream neuroscience has largely assumed that consciousness is something the brain produces. Our thoughts, emotions, memories, and sense of self have been understood as emerging from the extraordinary complexity of billions of neurons. Today, however, that assumption is being reconsidered by a growing number of researchers. Among them are Christof Koch,…
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Iran–US Negotiations: Lasting Peace or the Prolongation of Crisis Management?
In recent weeks, the long-standing confrontation between Iran and the United States has once again moved to the center of geopolitical developments in the Middle East. A new round of diplomatic talks, growing speculation over the release of part of Iran’s frozen assets, the possible return of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors, and the…
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Doomsayers and Possibility Explorers
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CNFF-2026: Awaiting Filmy Experiences with Nationalism
Guwahati: Come 24 and 25 October 2026, the film buffs, cine critics, and movie producer-directors of eastern India will have a unique opportunity to encounter film-works, dedicated to foster nationalism and paying homage to Bharat’s thousands of years old civilization, culture, and heritage, as the 10th edition of Chalachitram National Film Festival (CNFF) unfolds selected…
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Tigresses’ Historic Journey to Lord’s: Sports Diplomacy and the Dawn of a New Era
By Maksuda Lisa (Dhaka Bureau) Lord’s Cricket Ground, globally revered as the ‘Home of Cricket’- a historic green turf where millions of cricketers worldwide dream of setting foot. Today, the Bangladesh Women’s Cricket Team is set to script a monumental chapter of history on this very ground. The Tigresses will face a powerful South African…
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Rising Geopolitical Tensions: Bangladesh-China Corridor Sparks Strategic Debate
By Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) A high-level bilateral meeting between the top leaders of Bangladesh and China was held in Beijing, opening up new horizons for regional connectivity and economic cooperation. The intensive discussions between Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People have generated…