Born in Kolkata on March 12, 1935, into an illustrious family with connections to the Nawab family of Dhaka on his mother’s side and a reputed Murshidabad family on his father’s side, Prof Sobhan has ...

South Asian nations like Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka have long grappled with dynastic politics, persistent ...

with connections to the Nawab family of Dhaka from his mother's side and a reputed Murshidabad family from his father's side, Prof Sobhan has made significant contributions to the economic and ...

Murshidabad, a historic town in West Bengal, has a rich history dating back to 1500 BCE, with archaeological excavations ...

She was searching for the iconic Shahi Jilapi shop at the historic Old Dhaka market. "I came on the first day to get fresh, high-quality products, as my family ... people from Nawab Bari and ...

While the Hindu landowners objected to this transfer, the largest Muslim landowner, the Nawab Salimullah of Dhaka, became alert to the new opportunities. In 1904, the Viceroy visited East Bengal ...

A Dhaka court on Tuesday ordered the freezing of 31 bank accounts linked to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her family members and their associates over corruption allegations against them ...

Historically, political parties have relied on donations from business elites, wealthy individuals and international well-wishers. But political financiers rarely contribute without expecting returns, ...

This "goodwill visit", initiated by Beijing, aims to strengthen ties between the two nations amid rising tensions between Dhaka and New Delhi. "It's basically a goodwill visit, initiated by ...