Nagorik Oikya President Mahmudur Rahman Manna thinks Tarique Rahman has changed dramatically over the past 15 years. The political leader told a private television channel that the BNP acting chairman appears much more mature and qualified than before. Manna watched Tarique speak and act back then compared to today. He believes the transformation gives him real hope for the future. The politician insists he has no hidden agenda behind his positive comments.
Manna left his previous party to start a new political movement. He rejected chances to join the ruling party when opportunities came up. The leader says Tarique Rahman became more humble while keeping his ability to make tough decisions. Political parties need leaders who stay...
Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus wants election preparations finished by December. He told the Home Adviser to get law enforcement agencies ready for the big vote. Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam confirmed the news during a press conference last night. Political parties still argue about which voting system to use. The public waits eagerly to cast their ballots after months of uncertainty.
Many parties want the Proportional Representation system instead of the current method. Under PR rules, parties get parliament seats based on their total vote share across the country. Jamaat-e-Islami and several other groups support the change. BNP and other major parties prefer keeping the existing constituency-based elections. Regular voters remain...
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has given authorities a clear deadline to get ready for the next national election. He wants all preparations finished by December during a meeting with top law enforcement officials at the state guest house Jamuna. The polls will probably happen in February or April according to what he told the security chiefs. Home advisers and police bosses from different forces attended the important gathering yesterday.
Yunus had already hinted that elections might take place in early April when he spoke before Eid-ul-Azha. His press secretary Shafiqul Alam explained that the leader wants everything done before Ramadan starts. The Chief Adviser believes February could work if reforms get implemented fast enough...
Former minister Md Tajul Islam started his career smuggling goods before entering politics. The disgraced politician fled to Kolkata after the Awami League government collapsed last August. He has rebuilt his illegal cross-border smuggling network between Bangladesh and India from his new base. Sources say Tajul stepped into the void left after MP Anwarul Azim Anar was killed. The former minister directs these criminal activities while living comfortably in India.
Tajul has stashed massive wealth across multiple countries including Dubai, America, Britain and Canada. His wife Fauzia Islam also controls expensive properties in Dubai through fake names. The couple registered at least four Dubai apartments under false identities and rent...
Award-winning journalist Hopewell Chin'ono has heaped massive praise on Zimbabwean music star Winky D. The filmmaker posted on Facebook, comparing the reggae artist to legendary musicians Bob Marley and Buju Banton. Chin'ono made it clear that Winky D stands apart from other dancehall stars like Vybz Kartel and Beenie Man. He called those artists mere musicians while describing Winky D as someone who tackles serious social problems. The journalist said Winky D speaks directly for poor people and acts as their voice.
Chin'ono explained that Winky D's songs tell the real story of Zimbabwe's suffering masses. He described the musician as both a mirror and megaphone for ordinary citizens struggling with daily hardships. The journalist...
DJ Ollah 7 sparked major controversy after hosting social media personality Mai Jeremaya on his podcast. The show aired on Tuesday and featured graphic discussions about previously dismissed rape allegations. Mai Jeremaya repeated accusations against Thabo Blessing Dube and Martin Charlie that a Harare magistrate had already ruled were false. The court had found that she willingly took part in paid sexual encounters with both men. Critics slammed the podcast for letting her repeat these debunked claims on air.
The interview became even more controversial when Ollah 7 asked deeply personal questions about her sexual history. He questioned her about her first sexual encounter and whether it went smoothly. Mental health experts accused...
Image Line just released FL Studio 2025 and music makers are getting some major upgrades. The company packed the software with Loop Starter that creates instant beats based on different music styles. Musicians can add up to 500 mixer tracks with the new Dynamic Mixer Tracks feature. A smart assistant called Gopher answers questions about the software and music production. The update also brings better audio clip editing that lets users stretch and change pitch right from the clip properties.
FL Studio 2025 includes a powerful mastering plugin called Emphasis that makes tracks loud but clear. Mobile Rack brings 7 instruments and 29 effects from the phone version to desktop computers. The VFX Script plugin turns complex setups into...
Vienna Symphonic Library released their fourth solo strings instrument called Synchron Solo Violin 2. The company recorded the virtual instrument at their famous Vienna Synchron Stage with master violinist Damir Oraščanin. Oraščanin plays as concertmaster for the Vienna Synchron Orchestra and has won multiple awards for his musical skills. He studied music in Belgrade and Salzburg before performing in major concert halls worldwide. The musician has worked with the Vienna Philharmonic and holds positions with several prestigious orchestras.
The new software includes a simplified interface called Flow View that makes playing easier for musicians. Users can switch between different playing styles automatically based on how fast and hard...
Ueberschall just released Retro Future, a fresh construction kit that mixes modern sounds with classic 80s vibes. The German company packed the collection with over 400 individual loops that blend contemporary beats with live electric bass, guitar and piano recordings. Musicians get the perfect combination of funk, pop, lounge and soul styles with vintage synth flavors. The five construction kits each feature four musical sections plus a dedicated outro part. Individual loops stretch up to 18 seconds long, making it easy to build full songs.
The original recordings span tempos from 104 to 124 BPM for upbeat grooves. Producers can adjust both tempo and key using the powerful Elastik sample playback engine. Each kit provides flexible...
