5 mins • 5 days ago | On 1 August 2026 at the BCAN event in Dhaka, Rashed Khan described a series of difficult interactions with Nasiruddin Patwary. Khan said Patwary made allegations against him that he believes are false and attempted to pressure him with claims he considers fabricated. He added that […]
29 mins • 1 month ago | Bangladesh’s move to digitise marriage registration was supposed to be a simple administrative upgrade – but it has sparked a national debate about surveillance, women’s rights and the clash between state law and religious marriage practices. The new online marriage registration system is intended to stop […]
4 mins • 2 months ago | In this video, we explore the euthanasia debate through the lens of faith, morality and the value we place on human life. Many religious traditions regard life as sacred, prompting difficult questions about whether any of us truly has the authority to bring it to an […]
27 mins • 3 months ago | In this exclusive interview, Sonia sits down with Misha Sawdagor — the enduring king of Dhallywood’s underworld roles — for a candid one on one. This conversation offers a clear, thoughtful look at the craft, discipline and reinvention behind a career that turned the ‘bad guy’ […]
35 mins • 5 months ago | 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 with the […]
3 mins • 6 months ago | 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 on movement, […]
12 mins • 6 months ago | Susmita Jebin interviews Mukhlesur Rahman Chowdhury – also known as Mukhles Chowdhury, a former adviser to President Iajuddin Ahmed – to examine Bangladesh’s major reform initiatives, the ongoing debate over whether dual citizens should be able to take part in national elections, whether Tarique Rahman – […]
5 mins • 6 months ago | 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 neonatal mortality […]
30 mins • 8 months ago | Sonia speaks with Tahmeena Sultana Mou, a celebrated Bangladeshi actress and model renowned for her versatile performances in television dramas and her early success in modelling. Tahmeena launched her career in advertising under the direction of Afzal Hossain, swiftly earning recognition through a string of high-profile […]
28 mins • 11 months ago | 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. His extensive discography, spanning numerous albums and singles, reflects a deep commitment to preserving and reimagining the country’s […]