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The Story Behind Bangladesh’s Women and the Rise of Religious Schools

Sheikh Hasina made significant strides toward advancing women’s economic empowerment, yet her efforts were ultimately overshadowed by the rapid growth

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Erdogan Slams ‘Vile’ Cartoon Depicting Prophet Moses and Prophet Mohammed

Ankara — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has strongly denounced a controversial cartoon published by the satirical magazine Leman, which

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Malaysia Arrests 36 Bangladeshis Over ISIS Links, Vows Zero Tolerance for Foreign Extremists

Kuala Lumpur – In a sweeping counter-terrorism operation that underscores Malaysia’s firm stance against radical ideologies, authorities arrested 36 Bangladeshi

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Massive Fire Erupts on Cargo Ship off Kerala Coast; Dozens of Containers Lost to Sea

Malabar — A cargo vessel sailing toward Mumbai was engulfed in flames on Monday following a series of explosions off

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Israeli Navy Seizes Gaza-Bound Aid Vessel Carrying Greta Thunberg, Sparks Global Uproar

Jerusalem — In a pre-dawn operation that has reignited international debate over the humanitarian situation in Gaza, Israeli naval forces

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Nigerian Army Warns of Pakistani Support to Boko Haram and ISWAP

Maiduguri – Nigeria’s military has raised alarm over increasing foreign involvement in the country’s growing security crisis, with four Pakistani

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Game Changer: India Grants Saudi PIF More Flexibility in Equity Markets

New Delhi — India has agreed to exempt the Saudi sovereign wealth fund from key foreign portfolio investment (FPI) restrictions,

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