Culture and Media

During the pre-Facebook era of the early 2000s in Sarasota (Florida), I always heard from my volunteers returning from a cruise. They raved to me about the wonderful Filipino crew they met on the trip. I am not surprised now.…

An intriguing debate gained momentum soon after the Indian foreign ministry made a public statement that a passport alone cannot justify one’s claim to be a citizen of India. The federal government had already clarified that neither an Aadhaar- PAN-driving…

The five-year sentence handed down to Schafik Nazal Lázaro, former director of the Army Intelligence Directorate, and former judge Juan Antonio Poblete for illegally intercepting journalist Mauricio Weibel’s communications while he was investigating the corruption case known as Milicogate goes…

When the global community observed World Refugee Day on 20 June, a dark reality surfaced from Myanmar (also known as Burma or Brahmadesh),  where the military-controlled regime in Naypyitaw emerged as a primary actor in creating refugees in their country.…

A few months ago, I sat in a restaurant watching a family of five share a meal together. At first glance, they seemed happy to be in each other’s company. But within minutes, the silence became impossible to ignore. The…

Consumers urged to be vigilant and make careful choices for children’s health and safety 1 July 2026, Quezon City.  The EcoWaste Coalition lauded the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for disseminating toy safety reminders well ahead of the toy gift-giving…

Canadian filmmaker Alain Vézina from Quebec received the Best Documentary Feature Film Award for his new film “The Atomic Screen” at the 15th International Uranium Film Festival of Rio de Janeiro 2026. The award ceremony took place on Saturday, May…

By Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) A growing domestic debate over the public display of white flags bearing Arabic calligraphy has sparked intense discussion among security analysts, diplomats, and civil society leaders in Bangladesh. Observers warn that while these displays…

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…

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…