Prominent writer and political analyst Mohiuddin Muhammad has issued a sharp response to comments made by Mahmudur Rahman, editor of the daily Amar Desh. In his critique, Mohiuddin compared Rahman to the proverbial “white dog” of rural folklore — a dog that bites the hand that feeds it after eating. He emphasised that it is […]

Zaya Sara Ara Mahmud was far more than a name; she was a living embodiment of history, a custodian of memory, and a luminous chapter of Bangladesh’s Liberation War. She carried within her the legacy of her husband, the immortal composer Shaheed Altaf Mahmud, embracing it with both quiet pride and profound sorrow throughout her […]

In the history of Bengali prose literature, Shawkat Osman stands out as a singular and luminous figure. He was a writer whose pen seamlessly merged the beauty of literature with the language of social protest. His writings against injustice, exploitation, and hypocrisy were fearless and incisive, while he maintained an unwavering commitment to humanity, free […]

Across Bangladesh, memorial museums and libraries have been established to honour the nation’s highest war heroes—the Bir Sreshthos—who displayed extraordinary courage during the Liberation War of 1971. These institutions were designed not merely as repositories of artefacts and books, but as living spaces where future generations could learn about the sacrifices made for the country’s […]