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Remembrance Revolutionary Pritilata Waddedar Remembrance Revolutionary Pritilata Waddedar

Remembrance Revolutionary Pritilata Waddedar

A luminous name of the era of revolution—Pritilata Waddedar. She was not merely a revolutionary; she stands as a shining symbol of courage, sacrifice, and the aspiration for independence of Bengali women. She was born on 5 May 1911 into an ordinary middle-class family in Chattogram. Her father, Jagabandhu Waddedar, served as the head clerk […]
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In Remembrance Dr M. Aklakur Rahman In Remembrance Dr M. Aklakur Rahman

In Remembrance Dr M. Aklakur Rahman

A distinguished name devoted to the economy, education, and human welfare of Bangladesh, Dr M. Aklakur Rahman was an outstanding figure. He was not only a renowned economist but also an exemplary educator, a humanist, and a rare socially conscious personality. He was born on 6 December 1925 in Teghoria village of Sunamganj. The eldest […]
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In Remembrance Jyotirindranath Tagore In Remembrance Jyotirindranath Tagore

In Remembrance Jyotirindranath Tagore

In the luminous landscape of the Bengal Renaissance, Jyotirindranath Tagore stands out as a uniquely radiant figure—a playwright, lyricist, musician, translator, painter and organiser—an authentic polymath of extraordinary range. He was born on 4 May 1849 in the Jorasanko Tagore family of Calcutta. He was the fifth son of Maharshi Debendranath Tagore and the elder […]
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Manna Deys Enduring Legacy Manna Dey’s Enduring Legacy

Manna Dey’s Enduring Legacy

“That Coffee House gathering is no more” remains one of the most evocative songs in South Asian popular music, and for many listeners it instantly recalls the unmistakable voice of Manna Dey. Few artists have preserved memory, longing and companionship in song as effectively as he did. Born as Prabodh Chandra Dey on 1 May […]
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In remembrance – Dadasaheb Phalke In remembrance – Dadasaheb Phalke

In remembrance – Dadasaheb Phalke

Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, who is eternally remembered as “Dadasaheb Phalke,” was far more than a filmmaker; he was a visionary pioneer who laid the foundation of the Indian film industry. He was born on 30 April 1870 in Trimbak, Maharashtra, into a Marathi Brahmin family. From an early age, Phalke showed a deep fascination for […]
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In Remembrance — Revolutionary Ravi Niyogi In Remembrance — Revolutionary Ravi Niyogi

In Remembrance — Revolutionary Ravi Niyogi

Ravi Niyogi, a revolutionary, remains an unforgettable name in the history of Bengali struggle for independence. He was born on 29 April 1909 in the village of Gridhanarayanpur in Sherpur district of greater Mymensingh, into a distinguished landlord family. His father, Ramesh Chandra Niyogi, and his mother, Surabala Niyogi, were both associated with the Congress […]
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In Memory of National Professor Jamilur Reza Choudhury In Memory of National Professor Jamilur Reza Choudhury

In Memory of National Professor Jamilur Reza Choudhury

Behind nearly every major infrastructural project built in Bangladesh after independence stands one luminous name—Jamilur Reza Choudhury. His contribution, particularly to the planning and implementation of the Bangabandhu Bridge, remains an indelible part of the nation’s history. He was simultaneously a distinguished engineer, researcher, academic, scientist, and information technology expert. He also served as an […]
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