THE ongoing debate surrounding the Women鈥檚 Affairs Reform Commission in Bangladesh has largely centered around a handful of its 433 recommendations, particularly those deemed controversial by Islamist groups, rather than the full scope of reforms proposed. Much of the coverage 鈥� whether in news reports or opinion pieces 鈥� has focused less on what the...
Further controversy arises over the resignation of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina as president Mohammed Shahabuddin in an interview with a Bangla daily has claimed...
A TROUPE having sung Islamic songs at a puja mandap in Chattogram and the consequent controversy warrant special attention and proper investigation given the political implications of the incident. Such an incident, unacceptable and alarming, creates scope for a wider political and religious controversy. It also helps quarters that are out to paint the...
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif defied a major gender controversy to win gold at the Paris Olympics on Friday in front of a pulsating Roland Garros crowd that roared her to victory...