The couplet that opens with an evocation of small village homes and shared lives encapsulates the soul of rural Bengal—its earthiness, intimacy and humane simplicity. The author of those evergreen lines was Bande Ali Mia, affectionately known across generations as “Golpo Dadu”, the grandfather of stories. His literary legacy occupies a singular place in Bengali […]

Krishnachandra Majumdar, a luminary of nineteenth-century Bengali literature, was an eminent poet, journalist, and editor whose works embodied moral insight, humanistic philosophy, and lucid expression. His poetry combined reflections on life and self-inquiry with profound philosophical depth and accessible wisdom drawn from folk traditions. Born on 10 June 1834 in Senhati village, Dighalia, Khulna District, […]

Bedar Uddin Ahmed remains an enduring and luminous presence in the collective memory of Bengali music. A distinguished exponent of Nazrul Sangeet, devotional Islamic songs and patriotic music, and a former principal of BAFA (Bangladesh Academy of Fine Arts), he occupies a unique and irreplaceable position in the cultural history of Bengal. Through his resonant […]

Bangladesh witnessed a devastating fire at one of its largest and most strategic power generation facilities, the Matarbari Power Plant. Despite the significance of this incident, national media coverage has been minimal. There has been little investigative reporting and no rigorous questioning of authorities or responsible state institutions. Such silence is more than surprising—it represents […]