Today marks the 79th birthday of Sohel Rana, a luminous star of Bangladeshi cinema, a valiant freedom fighter, and a man of remarkable versatility. Born Masud Parvez on 21 February 1947 in Dhaka, his life has been a remarkable tapestry of art, courage, and dreams—a living chronicle of the nation’s modern history. During the turbulent […]

The 1952 Language Movement awakened a profound sense of Bengali national identity among the people of East Bengal. Following the creation of Pakistan as a separate state for Muslims, the ruling authorities sought to impose a singular national identity, branding all citizens as “Pakistani.” This effort inherently required the erasure of distinct ethnic identities, and […]

Feroza Priyabhashini (19 February 1947 – 6 March 2018) occupies a singular place in the artistic landscape of Bangladesh. Renowned for her ability to transform simple, everyday materials into aesthetically compelling works, she captured both public imagination and critical acclaim. Her sculptures and artistic creations are celebrated for their profound reflection on nature, human struggle, […]

Dr Syed Muhammad Shamsuzzoha is not merely a name inscribed in history; he represents an enduring moral force in Bangladesh’s intellectual and political consciousness. A university teacher who transcended the conventional bounds of academic duty, he became a symbol of courage, ethical responsibility and ultimate sacrifice. Though many in subsequent generations never saw him in […]