Does being a Bengali still feed into stereotypes? Ahead of the polls, TMC presents 2026 as a battle remains against an external ideological force, while for BJP it is about reclaiming Bengal’s 'lost ...

What is your initial reaction to the canal excavation programme?

The body of a Bangladeshi expatriate has been recovered from a river in Northern California, 10 days after he went missing during a fishing trip. Police recovered the body of 38-year-old engineer ...

Two years ago, former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina warned of an alleged plot by a 'white man' to establish a Christian state. In 2025, the Mizoram CM said Ukraine war veterans were using the state to ...

Demand for an 'Independent Safe Food Commission' Intensifies By Mohammed Kawser Ahamed (Dhaka Bureau) A silent killer is spreading across the plates of ...

West Bengal's love for fish is culturally significant, and central to festivals and identity. It is now a political issue ahead of upcoming elections.

Rainbow belly pipefish are captivating creatures. With their vibrant bodies, beautifully decorated sails, and graceful swimming, it’s no wonder they were once highly sought after for aquariums. Now, ...

Relations between Bangladesh and India were under severe strain for 18 months in the aftermath of the fall of the Sheikh ...

The colourful Napit Koi (Badis badis) may be tiny, but it plays an important ecological role in the wetlands of northeastern Bangladesh ...

Bangladesh hosts 90 per cent Muslims of its total population, along with other minorities, which is the fourth largest Muslim-inhabited country in the ...

Prices of fish and chicken have increased in Dhaka markets ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, adding pressure on consumers already struggling with high food costs. A visit to several retail markets, including New ...

Mangrove forests protect tropical coasts from storms, store large amounts of carbon and provide vital habitats for plants and ...