Muslims around the world mark a special day each year called Ashura. The name comes from an Arabic word that means ten. Ashura falls on the tenth day of Muharram, which starts the Islamic calendar. Prophet Muhammad used to fast on this day and told his followers to do the same. The entire month of Muharram holds sacred meaning for Muslims everywhere.
This holy month ranks as the second most important time after Ramadan for fasting and prayer. Arab tribes stopped fighting during Muharram even before Islam arrived because they respected its sacred nature. Prophet Muhammad called Muharram the month of Allah. He taught that fasting during this month brings more reward than any other time except Ramadan. Religious scholars say this makes...
Lotus Kamal pulled off the perfect escape just days before Sheikh Hasina lost power. The crafty politician cleaned out nearly 800 crore taka from his family bank accounts before running away on August 1st. His timing was incredible because he left the country with empty accounts just when everything fell apart. The Anti-Corruption Commission tried to freeze his money but found almost nothing left. Kamal had already moved his cash somewhere safe.
His real estate empire sits completely untouched across Dhaka and Cumilla. The man owns 37 different properties that authorities refuse to grab. His wife Kashmeri controls fancy apartments in Gulshan and Badda that keep making rental money. Their daughter Nafisa also has millions tied up in...
Jesus shocked crowds when he revealed the secret to finding God. The religious teacher declared that people with clean hearts would actually see the divine. Jesus taught that true happiness comes from having a pure heart rather than just looking good on the outside. Most people cannot achieve this purity without divine help according to biblical writings.
Paul wrote about how messed up humans really are deep down inside. The apostle explained that people lie, cheat, and hurt others because sin controls their actions. Human throats work like open graves and their tongues spread lies everywhere. People rush toward violence and never find real peace in their lives.
Jesus attacked the fake religious leaders of his time with harsh words...
Ancient Hindu teachings reveal shocking truths about the caste system that most people completely misunderstand. Religious experts say the original system never trapped people based on birth or family background. Sacred texts like the Bhagavad Gita clearly state that spiritual groups form through personal actions and character traits. The word Varna actually means qualities and behavior rather than bloodline inheritance. Modern society has twisted these teachings into harmful discrimination practices.
Hindu scriptures describe four main spiritual groups that serve different purposes in society. Brahmins focus on knowledge and teaching roles. Kshatriyas handle protection and leadership duties. Vaishyas manage trade and farming...
Students across Bangladesh exploded into massive protests after the Supreme Court made a decision they hated. The top court backed a High Court ruling that kept the freedom fighter quota system alive for government jobs. Young protesters had demanded the complete removal of quotas based on a 2018 government order. Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan led a six-member panel that crushed student hopes. The court also told the government to file a special petition against the earlier High Court decision.
Angry students announced they would skip all classes and tests starting July 7. Dhaka University became the heart of the rebellion as hundreds gathered near the central library. Protesters marched through campus before reaching Shahbagh...
Bangladesh faced a serious drought during June as rain stayed away from most areas. Weather experts found the country received 19 percent less water than normal times. The total rainfall hit just 347 millimeters when 434 millimeters should have fallen. Dhaka and Sylhet divisions suffered the worst shortages across the nation. These regions saw rain drop by 33 percent and 49 percent below their usual amounts.
Heat waves made life miserable for people during the first half of June. Temperatures climbed to dangerous levels as hot air moved across the land. The mercury peaked at 38.8 degrees at Dimla on June 14th. Kutubdia recorded the highest single day of rain with 180 millimeters on June 1st. Most places stayed hotter than normal...
Political parties struck a deal on Thursday after heated talks about court reforms. Around 30 groups hammered out agreements on two major changes to the justice system. The National Consensus Commission brought together parties like BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami for the ninth day of discussions. Professor Ali Riaz led the meeting at the Foreign Service Academy. The groups decided to spread High Court power across the country.
Every division will have permanent High Court benches under the new plan. The Supreme Court will stay put in the capital city. Chief justices will help decide where to place the new court locations. Some parties wanted benches only in older cities but everyone agreed to cover all divisions. The move aims to bring...
Bangladesh made a big promise to protect kids twelve years ago. The government passed a special law called the Children Act 2013 to help young people who break rules. Officials said they would build special courts just for children. The law was supposed to make sure kids got fair treatment when they faced judges.
Nobody kept that promise. Thousands of children still walk into scary adult courtrooms every single day. These kids sit next to dangerous criminals and face the same harsh treatment as grown-ups. The whole system treats children like mini-adults instead of giving them the help they need.
The numbers tell a shocking story about this broken system. Court records show that one out of every four cases in Dhaka involves children...
Trump scored a massive win when Congress barely passed his huge tax and spending bill on Thursday. The president celebrated the victory as he headed to Iowa for July 4th festivities. Republicans pushed the bill through despite worries about adding trillions to the national debt. House Speaker Mike Johnson worked all night to convince party members to support the measure. The final vote squeaked through at 218-214.
The bill delivers on many campaign promises Trump made to voters. Military spending gets a boost under the new law. Immigration enforcement receives billions for deportation efforts. Tax cuts from Trump's first term get extended for another decade. The White House declared victory on social media after the narrow passage...
