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  • In conversation with Hridi Huq, theatre activist and filmmaker

    23 min | 21 Apr 2026 Hridi Huq is a theatre activist and filmmaker whose work explores performance, social justice and visual storytelling. In this interview, she discusses her creative journey, influences and the impact of her work.

  • Pope: the threat against the entire Iranian people is unacceptable

    2 min | 8 Apr 2026 Addressing journalists in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV asked ‘all people of goodwill to always search for peace and to reject war’, and called for a return to the negotiating table to pursue peaceful solutions. Pope Leo also said that threats against the population […]

  • Macron’s Iran strategy: France pushes for ceasefire, rejecting military solution

    4 min | 5 Apr 2026 In a landmark address at Yonsei University in Seoul, French President Emmanuel Macron has laid out a bold diplomatic roadmap to de‑escalate tensions with Iran. Speaking to students and dignitaries on 3 April 2026, Macron explicitly rejected reliance on ‘bombing’ or unilateral force, arguing […]

  • ‘Barbaric attack’: Iran FM Abbas Araghchi slams US and Israel at United Nations

    6 min | 27 Mar 2026 On 27 March 2026, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) held an urgent debate to address the devastating missile strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, Iran. The attack, which occurred on 28 February 2026, resulted in a severe loss of life, […]

  • Government to offer up to 1 million taka in loans to study abroad

    8 min | 25 Mar 2026 The Bangladesh government is introducing a loan scheme offering up to 10 lakh BDT (1 million taka) to support students pursuing higher education abroad. According to the State Minister for Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment, Nurul Haque Nur, the initiative aims to remove the […]

  • 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 […]

  • ‘We will not let anyone take away our rights again,’ says amir of BJI

    13 min | 27 Feb 2026 A public address by Dr Shafiqur Rahman, leader of Bangladesh Jamaat‑e‑Islami (BJI), in which he alleges widespread irregularities and vote‑rigging in the election process, and sets out his views on political legitimacy, Islamic values and his future commitments to supporters.

  • Ramadan reminder: kindness, Qur’an, and caring for the poor

    5 min | 23 Feb 2026 Maulana Mamunul Haque offers a Ramadan greeting and a heartfelt call for compassion, charity, and increased worship during the holy month. He highlights the spiritual significance of Ramadan, encourages deeper engagement with the Qur’an, and urges viewers to support those in need—particularly by easing […]

  • Tarique Rahman’s first national address as prime minister

    12 min | 18 Feb 2026 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman delivers his first national address, expressing gratitude, outlining the new government’s priorities, and calling for unity across all communities. He emphasises the restoration of democracy, the strengthening of law and order, the fight against corruption, and the need to ensure […]

  • 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. 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 wider attention […]