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Bangladesh’s Indigenous Jumma Community Celebrates Boisabi New Year in South Korea
On 19 April, the Gimpo-based Jumma community celebrated the Boishuk Sangrai Bizu festival, also known as Boisabi, for the 21st time in Korea, at the Hangang New Town Lake Park in South Korea. This is the traditional Year-end and New…
The Royal Farewell of the ‘Prince of Pace’: BCB Honors Rubel Hossain
by Maksuda Lisa (Dhaka Bureau) The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur bore witness to an emotional milestone in Bangladesh cricket. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) officially honored the speedster Rubel Hossain, who announced his retirement from international cricket after…
A strong show of support for nonviolent journalism: 223 people support Pressenza
Please find below the thank-you letter from the financial team coordinating Pressenza’s annual fundraising campaign. I would like to join in expressing my deep gratitude and also highlight that the English edition raised 30% more than in previous years. This…
Bhutan’s Signboard vs. Dhaka’s Streets: ‘Social Indifference’ Blocks the Path to a Tobacco-Free Future
By Nazrul Islam (Dhaka Bureau) Standing in the mid-2026s, tobacco control has become a major point of discourse in Bangladesh, one of South Asia’s most densely populated nations. On December 30 last year, the interim government issued the ‘Smoking and…
Court ruling in Maiko Zulu case raises questions on justice and activism in Zambia
Three-year legal battle highlights concerns over police conduct and civic space ahead of elections LUSAKA, Zambia – A court ruling in favor of activist and musician Maiko Zulu has renewed public attention on police accountability and the challenges faced by…
Invoking Victory in the Spirit of Boishakh
by Zahida Parvez Chhanda (Dhaka Bureau) On Tuesday, with the rising sun of the New Year, Bengali New Year-1433 was celebrated across Bangladesh with unique enthusiasm. This year’s festivities were not limited to welcoming the season; they evolved into a…
NCCA Gallery Presents the In-Sight Exhibition for April
From Thought to Form. You can experience how abstract ideas take tangible form in In-Sight—an exhibition by the SeekArt Collective at the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Gallery, running from April 13 to 30 in Intramuros, Manila.…
Attacks on Media and Journalists: Strangling the Freedom of Expression
by Jag Mohan Thaken UNESCO Director-General, Khaled El-Enany, on April 8, 2026, while condemning the killing of journalist Juan David Gámez in Mexico, said, “I condemn the killing of Juan David Gámez and call for a thorough investigation into his…
Toxics Watchdog Reminds Consumers to Choose Safe Swimming Floater Toys for Kids
With the heat index on the rise, swimming activities at beaches and pools have become a popular and enjoyable way for the public, especially kids, to cope with the scorching heat. However, toxic watchdog BAN Toxics reminds the public to…
Cuba After Castro: New Documentary Features Exclusive Interview with Cuban President Díaz-Canel
BreakThrough News announces the New York City premiere of Cuba After Castro, a landmark documentary featuring the first and only interview Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has ever conducted with a U.S. journalist. The film will premiere on Wednesday, April 16,…
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