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In Remembrance: Humayun Azad, the Unconventional, Fearless, and Multifaceted Writer

August 12, 2026

“I speak of human liberation, I speak of human freedom I long for that liberation where a person Can live on their own terms.” He did not allow himself to float along the conventional currents of Bengali literature. Guided instead by logic, a scientific mindset, free thought, and fearless expression, he forged a distinct path […]

In Memory of a Fearless Soldier of ’71: Colonel Shafaat Jamil, Bir Bikrom

August 11, 2026

“The Liberation War was not merely a conflict— It was a struggle for existence, A pledge to risk one’s life for freedom.” In the history of Bangladesh’s Great Liberation War, there are certain individuals whose life stories make us marvel at the sheer courage, patriotism, and sense of duty required to etch a name into […]

Sujata Turns 79, Celebrating a Timeless Film Legacy

August 10, 2026

Veteran Bangladeshi actress Sujata, one of the most celebrated faces of the golden era of Bengali cinema, is celebrating her 79th birthday today, 10 August. For generations of film lovers, her name remains closely associated with the enduring popularity of Rupban, the 1965 film that transformed her into one of the most recognisable actresses of […]

S M Sultan: The Artist Who Painted the Strength of Bengal

August 10, 2026

Some artists do more than create paintings. Through their colours, lines and forms, they capture the life of a people, the character of a land and the struggles that shape a society. Bangladeshi artist S M Sultan was one such figure. His paintings transformed farmers, fishermen and working people into powerful symbols of strength, dignity […]

Harmonious Legacy: How Alauddin Ali Transformed Bangladeshi Cinema’s Musical Identity

August 9, 2026

In the rich chronicle of Bengali cinema, few artists have shaped the cultural atmosphere as profoundly as the late Alauddin Ali. He was far more than a music creator; he was an architect of emotion whose compositions encapsulated an era. Through his timeless melodies, generations of listeners found a voice for their passions, heartbreaks, quiet […]

M. R. Akhtar Mukul: The Voice That Powered 1971 Liberation

August 9, 2026

On 9 August 1929, a monumental figure in the history of Bangladeshi broadcasting and political commentary was born in Chingaspur village, located in the historic vicinity of Mahasthangarh in Bogra district. Moustafa Rowshan Akhtar Mukul, widely celebrated as M. R. Akhtar Mukul, grew up to become one of the most transformative non-combatant figures of the […]

In Remembrance of the Forgotten Lyricist Shivdas Bandyopadhyay

August 8, 2026

In the history of Bengali music, certain names fade with the passage of time, yet their creations endure in people’s hearts. Generations sing and listen to their songs, moved to tears and inspired across eras—even as the creator’s name slips into the shadows of oblivion. Shivdas Bandyopadhyay is one such forgotten yet exceptionally gifted Bengali […]

In Memory of the Source of All Inspiration: Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib

August 8, 2026

There are some people who remain in the pages of history whose contributions are not always visible. Yet it is upon their silent sacrifices, courage, wisdom and love that some of the greatest chapters of history are written. Bangamata Begum Fazilatunnesa Mujib was one such remarkable woman. She was the life partner of Bangabandhu Sheikh […]

Tagore Remembered on 85th Death Anniversary

August 6, 2026

The 85th death anniversary of Nobel laureate and Bengali literary icon Rabindranath Tagore is being observed across Bangladesh on Thursday, August 6, with various cultural programmes, discussions and tributes highlighting his extraordinary contributions to literature, music and the arts. Although Tagore passed away on August 7, 1941, in Calcutta at the age of 80, Bangladesh […]

Abdur Razzaq: Architect of Bangladesh’s Democratic Struggle

August 1, 2026

Abdur Razzaq remains one of the most influential political figures in Bangladesh’s history, remembered not only as a prominent student leader of the 1960s but also as one of the principal organisers of the Liberation War and a key architect of the country’s journey towards independence. Throughout his life, he stood at the forefront of […]

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Category: Offbeat

In Remembrance: Humayun Azad, the Unconventional, Fearless, and Multifaceted Writer

In Memory of a Fearless Soldier of ’71: Colonel Shafaat Jamil, Bir Bikrom

Sujata Turns 79, Celebrating a Timeless Film Legacy

S M Sultan: The Artist Who Painted the Strength of Bengal

Harmonious Legacy: How Alauddin Ali Transformed Bangladeshi Cinema’s Musical Identity

M. R. Akhtar Mukul: The Voice That Powered 1971 Liberation

In Remembrance of the Forgotten Lyricist Shivdas Bandyopadhyay

In Memory of the Source of All Inspiration: Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib

Tagore Remembered on 85th Death Anniversary

Abdur Razzaq: Architect of Bangladesh’s Democratic Struggle

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