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  • Keir Starmer on the economic impact of the Iran war

    6 min | 23 Mar 2026 Coverage from the House of Commons Liaison Committee, held in the Grimond Room on 23 March 2026. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is questioned by MPs on the economic impact of the Iran war, with a focus on government strategy and the wider implications for […]

  • Sonia x Lutfor Hasan: a powerful one‑on‑one

    35 min | 17 Feb 2026 Watch Rupali TV’s full interview with the singer‑songwriter, musician and author Lutfor Hasan. #RupaliTVবাংলা #Sonia Lutfor Hasan is a Bangladeshi singer‑songwriter, musician, lyricist and author recognised for his contribution to contemporary Bangla music. Born in Tangail and later educated at Rajshahi University, he gained […]

  • Why is the Rohingya crisis still happening?

    3 min | 20 Jan 2026 This video looks at the situation of the Rohingya, a largely Muslim ethnic group from Myanmar’s Rakhine State. Before 2017, their population in Myanmar was commonly estimated at around one million. For decades, the Rohingya have complained of state-sanctioned attacks and general discrimination, restrictions […]

  • Data reveals shocking ethnic inequalities in UK infant mortality rates

    5 min | 8 Jan 2026 A deepening health crisis is unfolding in the UK. New data from NCMD, ONS, and GOV.UK expose stark ethnic disparities in infant mortality, with Black and some Asian babies facing significantly higher risks of death than White British infants. Pakistani newborns have the highest […]

  • Watch in full: the ‘Ashik’ interview

    28 min | 12 Aug 2025 Syed Ashikur Rahman, widely known by his stage name Ashik, is a celebrated figure in Bangladesh’s music scene, particularly revered for his contributions to folk and Baul traditions. #RupaliTVবাংলা #BobyRay His extensive discography, spanning numerous albums and singles, reflects a deep commitment to preserving […]

  • The story behind Ilias Kanchan’s beard

    2 min | 25 Apr 2025 Rukshana Hashi Sonia speaks with the Bangladeshi actor and activist, Idris Ali—also known as Ilias Kanchan—about his decision to wear a beard. #RupaliTVOriginals #Sonia

  • ‘Ora 7 Jon’ interview: Khijir Hayat Khan

    14 min | 12 Nov 2023 Watch Rupali TV’s full interview with the Bangladeshi film director and actor Khijir Hayat Khan. #NurAbsar Learn more The Jewish general who beat Pakistan Haaretz https://tinyurl.com/hrdx93ws ‘General Jacob gained prominent fame in his homeland when he headed the Indian army forces that vanquished the […]

  • Shireen Jawad: full interview

    32 min | 4 Jul 2023 Shireen Jawad reflects on her life, upbringing, and musical journey. She speaks about being born and raised in London, her connection to the Bengali community, and the way her passion for music developed. She places emphasis on spirituality, gratitude, and the belief that her […]

  • Kanak Chapa: full interview

    23 min | 13 Aug 2022 Watch Rupali TV’s full interview with the Bangladeshi singer Kanak Chapa.‎ #RupaliTVOriginals #BobyRay Kanak Chapa, whose full name is Rumana Morshed Kanakchapa, is a celebrated Bangladeshi playback singer renowned for her soulful voice and significant contributions to the Bangladeshi film and music industries. Over […]