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.
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Bangladesh’s reforms and election insights: a conversation with Masud H Khan
22 min | 21 Apr 2025 Susmita Jebin interviews Masud Hasan Khan, a seasoned journalist formerly with BBC Bangla, delving into Bangladesh’s pivotal reform initiatives and the highly anticipated national election slated for December 2025 to June 2026. Their conversation also explores the intricacies of government strategies and the interplay […]
Will India return Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh?
5 min | 7 April 2025 Susmita Jebin speaks to Molla Mahfujul Islam aka Molla Mahfuz Isalm, about the extradition of Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh. At the recent BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok, Thailand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the issues of Sheikh Hasina’s extradition and minority rights during his meeting […]
9 minutes with Raihan Rafi: uncut interview clip
9 min | 4 Apr 2025 Watch Rupali TV’s interview clip with Raihan Rafi, the acclaimed Bangladeshi film director. Raihan Rafi is a prominent Bangladeshi film director, screenwriter and producer. He is best known for his impactful films like Poramon 2, Dahan, Poran and Surongo. His works often delve into […]
Sonia chats with Rahana Rakhi
25 min | 1 Apr 2025 Watch Rupali TV’s full interview with the Bangladeshi YouTuber and vlogger Rahana Rakhi. Rahana Akhter Rakhi is a YouTuber and vlogger who shares her lifestyle, cooking, and travel experiences on her channel. She is originally from Bangladesh and now resides in France. Her content […]
The ‘Zhilik’ interview
23 min | 30 Mar 2025 Zanita Ahmed Zhilik, popularly known as Zhilik, is a renowned singer from Bangladesh, celebrated for her contributions to pop and classical music. She gained prominence after winning the Channel-i musical show “Shera Kontho” in 2008. Born in Rangpur, Bangladesh, she was raised in a […]
Can Muhammad Yunus overcome the legacy of Hasina’s rule and deliver on reform promises?
34 min | 20 Feb 2025 Susmita Jebin sits down with Mahidur Rahman, a member of the Chairperson’s Advisory Council of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), to discuss the country’s crucial reform plans and the much-anticipated national election in late 2025 or early 2026. Muhammad Yunus, now the interim leader […]
21 minutes with Samira Khan Mahi: uncut interview clip
21 min | 14 Feb 2025 Samira Khan Mahi, born Farjana Yesmin Koly in 1997 in Sylhet, Bangladesh. She is a versatile actress, model and social media influencer. Known by her stage name, Samira Khan Mahi, she has gained a large following due to her captivating performances in various Bengali […]
Immigration consultant on Trump’s immigration crackdown
19 min | 8 Feb 2025 Md Mahbobul Alam (Toha), an immigration consultant, gives his views on Trump’s immigration actions. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies were a pivotal element of his administration’s agenda. These policies have been highly contentious and have seen numerous revisions. They have ignited extensive debate and […]
Bangladesh unrest: uncharted political turmoil
21 min | 12 Nov 2024 Susmita Jebin speaks with Sahidul Islam, a journalist from Prothom Alo, about the Awami League’s downfall and the challenges facing the interim government.
