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Pritilata Waddedar Remembered with Tribute and Red Salute

September 23, 2026

Pritilata Waddedar: The Revolutionary Heroine of the Fiery Era Today is 23 September. On this day in 1932, at the age of just 21, Pritilata Waddedar made the ultimate sacrifice—an unforgettable heroine in the history of Bengal’s liberation struggle. During the anti-British colonial resistance, active female participation in armed revolutionary movements was exceptionally rare. In […]

Noor Jehan: The Voice That Transcended Generations

September 22, 2026

‘Jo bhik liya tera, wohi mujhe qabool hai’—lines such as these carried an emotional depth that became inseparable from the voice of Malika-e-Tarannum Noor Jehan. Revered as the ‘Queen of Melody’, she became one of the defining figures of South Asian music, leaving an enduring mark on both cinema and popular culture. Born Allah Rakhi […]

Dr Fazle Rabbi’s Final Act of Humanity

September 22, 2026

Dr Mohammad Fazle Rabbi, a distinguished physician and professor at Dhaka Medical College, devoted his life to treating people and serving those in need. A specialist in clinical medicine and cardiology, he was known for placing the welfare of his patients above differences of religion, identity or community. His life, however, was brutally cut short […]

Sophia Loren: A Screen Legend Who Transcended Generations

September 21, 2026

Few names in world cinema carry the enduring glamour, presence and dramatic range of Sophia Loren. The Italian actress, whose image has become closely associated with the golden age of international cinema, celebrates her birthday today. From a difficult childhood near Naples to becoming an Academy Award-winning performer, Loren’s life and career reflect a remarkable […]

Gowhar Jamil’s Enduring Legacy in Bangladesh’s Dance Tradition

September 21, 2026

Gowhar Jamil remains a memorable figure in the history of dance in Bangladesh, particularly for his contribution to the development and wider acceptance of modern dance practice. Through years of dedicated training, choreography and teaching, he helped establish dance as an important form of artistic expression while nurturing a new generation of performers. His work […]

Prabodh Chandra Sen: The Architect Who Unlocked Bengali Prosody

September 20, 2026

The intellectual landscape of Bengali literature remains profoundly shaped by Prabodh Chandra Sen, a master metrist, literary historian, and Rabindranath Tagore scholar whose rigorous analytical mind transformed the study of Bengali verse. Through a lifetime dedicated to academic excellence, Sen shifted the perception of metre (chhanda) from a rigid mechanical formula into a vital, living […]

In Remembrance of Muhammad Mansur Uddin: Architect of Bengal’s Folk Heritage

September 19, 2026

A visionary scholar whose lifelong dedication immortalised the songs and soul of rural Bengal. The cultural history of Bengal owes an immeasurable debt to those who ventured into its rural heartlands to preserve its fading oral traditions. Among the key figures who saved countless folk songs and literary treasures from oblivion, Muhammad Mansur Uddin stands […]

In Remembrance of Legendary Rabindra Sangeet Artiste Suchitra Mitra

September 19, 2026

A star fell from the sky—an artiste in whose voice the songs of Rabindranath Tagore became the language of love, protest, and liberation. “Amar Sonar Bangla, Ami Tomai Bhalobashi…” When this song was stirring dreams of independence, patriotism, and the longing for freedom in the hearts of Bengalis, Suchitra Mitra’s resonant voice served as a […]

Remembering Moazzem Hossain, Martyr of Bangladesh’s Liberation War

September 18, 2026

18 September marks the birth anniversary of Shaheed Lieutenant Commander Moazzem Hossain, a naval officer whose life became closely connected with the struggle for Bengali rights, self-determination and independence. One of the principal accused in the Agartala Conspiracy Case, Hossain was killed at the very beginning of the 1971 Liberation War. His career was unusual […]

Remembering Satyachowdhury, the Voice That Transcended Generations

September 17, 2026

Some voices in Bengali music remain alive long after the era in which they first became popular. Their songs cross generations, carrying emotions and memories that continue to resonate with listeners. Legendary singer, composer and music director Satyachowdhury was one such distinctive voice. His deep, powerful delivery and expressive approach to music earned him a […]

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Category: Offbeat

Pritilata Waddedar Remembered with Tribute and Red Salute

Noor Jehan: The Voice That Transcended Generations

Dr Fazle Rabbi’s Final Act of Humanity

Sophia Loren: A Screen Legend Who Transcended Generations

Gowhar Jamil’s Enduring Legacy in Bangladesh’s Dance Tradition

Prabodh Chandra Sen: The Architect Who Unlocked Bengali Prosody

In Remembrance of Muhammad Mansur Uddin: Architect of Bengal’s Folk Heritage

In Remembrance of Legendary Rabindra Sangeet Artiste Suchitra Mitra

Remembering Moazzem Hossain, Martyr of Bangladesh’s Liberation War

Remembering Satyachowdhury, the Voice That Transcended Generations

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