RAJSHAHI, June 26, 2026 (BSS) - Land Minister Mizanur Rahman Minu, MP, today said Rajshahi Collegiate School is a source of pride not just for Bangladesh, but for the entire subcontinent. Speaking on the school's upcoming bicentennial celebration in 2028, he said the event would serve as a historic»»»

The Ministry of Cultural Affairs remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting grassroots folk artists who preserve the rich heritage of Bengali folk music. In recognition of her exceptional talent and to support her artistic journey, the Minister for Cultural Affairs Nitai Roy Chowdhury has st»»»

Muslims in the United States often face negative stereotyping and suspicion. Especially in the years following 9/11, Muslims have been frequently cast as outsiders. What many may not know is that Muslims have been part of the American story since its founding. Scholars estimate that as many as 30% »»»

KUALA LUMPUR – For decades, Malaysia’s Election Commission (EC) has overseen nationwide elections involving millions of voters, conducting polls on the same day across states stretching from Kuala Lumpur to the remote interiors of Sabah and Sarawak. In 2023, six state polls were held on the same da»»»

Zaid Ibrahim’s political journey has taken him from Umno to PKR, Parti Kita, DAP, then back to Umno, and now PAS. PETALING JAYA: Former law minister Zaid Ibrahim has vowed to dispel the perception that PAS is an extreme and undemocratic party unsuitable for Malaysia’s multicultural society. In a Fa»»»

The Palembang Hajj Pilgrims' Homecoming, Between the Joy of Meeting Family and Longing for the Holy LandThe first group of hajj pilgrims from Palembang has returned to the homeland. They bring joy to reunite with their families and a longing that remains for the Holy Land. The first group of hajj p»»»

Nicknamed “Ambassador of the State of Recitation”, Sheikh Hilal was one of the great figures in the field of reciting the Holy Quran in Egypt and the Islamic world according to Al-Shorouk news website. Hilal was born on May 29, 1945 in the Damanhur Shubra Al-Khaimah region in Qalyubia province, Egy»»»

PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — An Indonesian Christian woman today came to the National Registration Department (NRD) headquarters in Putrajaya with the hope of receiving a new permanent resident identification card (MyPR) that would correctly reflect her religious status as a non-Muslim. The 68-year-old woma»»»

- Nearly 1.5 lakh people from over 500 tribal communities across India gathered at the Red Fort grounds on Sunday and called for the removal of converted Muslims and Christians from the Scheduled Tribe category.The event, titled ‘Janajati Sanskritik Samagam’, was organised by the RSS-affiliated Jan»»»

India has strongly refuted claims of diminishing media freedom and minority rights. Officials state the nation is a thriving democracy ensuring free speech for all citizens. India's rich history and diverse religious landscape are highlighted as proof of its inclusive nature. The country's commitme»»»

A poster exhibition highlighting the harmful effects of drug abuse was organised by ELMS in collaboration with the Pakistan National Council of the Arts at the National Art Gallery, where students from schools across the country showcased their creative work aimed at promoting awareness among youth»»»

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has expressed shock over the death of the President of the League of Imams and Alfas in Ogun State and Grand Chief Imam of Yewaland, Sheikh Sikirulai Babalola. The governor spoke on Sunday during the burial ceremony of the late Islamic cleric held »»»

Dhaka [Bangladesh], May 8 (ANI): The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre of the High Commission of India in Bangladesh launched a 10-day art exhibition, titled "Sampriti", at the IGCC premises in Dhaka.The exhibition was launched on Thursday and showcases artworks created during a two-day art camp by 33 »»»

Advocates, lawyers say job-change restrictions leave migrant workers with too few ways out of abuse Erin Day (left), chair of the Seoul Native Language Teachers Union, and Rakibul Islam (center), a Bangladeshi worker, hold signs calling for stronger human rights protections for foreign workers in K»»»

(The Edge filepix by Patrick Goh) KUALA LUMPUR (April 21): Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R Ramanan’s newly appointed political secretary, Aizuddin Abd Gaffar, has criticised a group of PKR members of Parliament (MPs) for questioning a proposed foreign worker recruitment system linked to Besti»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the supervision of the General Directorate of Endowments, the “Orphan Sponsorship Endowment” (Waqf) has emerged as a leading contemporary model that reinforces a sustainable approach to caring for orphans by transforming short-term assistance into a long-term, evolving system of »»»

As the BJP reaches out to some 4 million Muslims in the poll-bound northeastern Indian state, many remain sceptical of the party’s agenda. Assam, India – Akram Ali stood by the ruins of his four-room house under the scorching April heat, sifting through the debris where his life once stood. “This w»»»