Comment

The Defection

West Bengal polls: The Bangladesh factor

Concerns regarding the political situation in neighbouring Bangladesh and alleged “infiltration” may have played key roles in the BJP’s triumph, argues Subir Bhaumik

One evening with Hasnat Abdul Hye!

At 89, he is still on fire, the mind lucid like a 30-year-old, layered with inimitable wit and charm

What Trivedi's appointment means for Dhaka-Delhi ties

The appointment of the political heavyweight suggests Delhi’s relationship with Dhaka now demands not just bureaucratic finesse, but overt political management

Songkranti in Tangail, a day to remember

Farmers, weavers, and locals gather at UBINIG's centre in Tangail to celebrate Songkranti with tradition, food, and music

Exorcise the demon, but don’t ignore the complexities of sexuality!

The general feeling of swift punishment will act as a deterrent