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Black ink on Tagore: The fight over Bangladesh's identity

The recent defacement of Rabindranath Tagore's portrait in Dhaka has stirred a fresh wave of conversations about his legacy. Against the backdrop of increased political unease post the July 2024 uprising and claims against Jamaat-e-Islami, public outcry highlights the threat to cultural icons. This event has mobilized protests and reinvigorated…

The Times of India · 8h ago

The Mamdani Effect? Arsenal, New York Knicks title wins create a new sporting superstition

While the Mamdani Effect might sound like a boost for progressive causes since the election of New York’s first Muslim mayor, it’s actually what The Athletic called a Zohran Mamdani sports summer, after two of his teams, Arsenal and Knicks, ended historic trophy droughts.

The Times of India · Jun 15

Bank holiday for Bakri ID (Id-Uz-Zuha): Are banks open or closed today in your state on May 28, 2026?

Bank holiday today: Banks in several Indian states are closed today, May 28, 2026, in observance of Bakri ID (Id-Uz-Zuha). While branch services are unavailable in affected regions, digital banking remains accessible. The holiday is observed as per the RBI's state-wise calendar, with exceptions in Odisha, Sikkim, Assam, and Arunachal…

The Economic Times · May 28

Hundreds of thousands attend funeral of slain Bangladeshi activist Sharif Osman Hadi

Sharif Osman Hadi, a key figure in last year’s uprising, died after being shot in Dhaka

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2025

Bangladesh's Influential Islamists Promise Sharia As They Ready For Polls

Bangladesh's Islamists are readying to make political gains after being crushed for years by the government that was overthrown in a mass uprising last year, rallying hardline loyalists for eagerly anticipated elections.

International Business Times · May 2, 2025

Eminent public personalities, laud to grant classical language to Bengali

Several eminent public personalities, educationists, academics and scholars endorsed and lauded the Union Cabinet's decision. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 17, 2024

The slogans, the geopolitics, and the fraught second liberation of Bangladesh

A new interim government headed by Nobel laureate Professor Mohammad Yunus, 84, is taking shape in Bangladesh following Sheikh Hasina’s ouster. Hasina, prime minister of Bangladesh since 2008, resigned and fled the country this week to escape a student-led mass revolt against her rule, plunging the nation of 174 million…

Newslaundry · Aug 7, 2024

India is proud to have been a friend, partner in the Liberation War of Bangladesh: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu highlights India's strong bond with Bangladesh, emphasizing shared history, culture, and commitment to development.

The Hindu · Feb 27, 2024

This winter, Kolkata is set for a series of events on harmony, and heritage

Kolkata-based initiative KYN is holding a series of events to promote communal harmony and celebrate India's diversity. Events include 'Diversity Utsav', 'Port Walk', 'Beyond Park Street Walk', 'Science Heritage Walk' and a study tour to Murshidabad. Aim is to educate young about India's diversity and spread message that human rights…

The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023