A large-scale rally and human chain were held today at Dhaka’s Central Shaheed Minar, demanding the reinstatement of appointments for music and physical education teachers in primary schools. Organised by the National Education and Cultural Preservation Movement, the demonstration highlighted concerns over the recent policy reversal, which activists describe as a threat to children’s holistic […]

Legendary singer Runa Laila brought the third season of Coke Studio Bangla to a memorable close with her rendition of the timeless Sufi song Mast Kalandar. Released ahead of her birthday on 17 November, the song has captured the imagination of music lovers and the wider cultural community alike. Celebrated actor, painter, and filmmaker Afzal […]

Two-and-a-half-year-old Farish is undoubtedly the brightest light in Bangladeshi actress Mahia Mahi’s life. Yet, for more than six months, that light has been out of reach. Currently residing in New York, Mahi has been separated from her young son, with no possibility of in-person meetings. Each day apart seems to bring a fresh wave of […]