In the vast firmament of Bengali music, there exist certain luminaries whose light spreads silently, almost imperceptibly, yet whose brilliance is deeply felt once they are gone. Jatileshwar Mukhopadhyay was undoubtedly one such radiant soul—quiet, steadfast, yet perpetually illuminating the musical landscape. His absence is not merely a void but represents a rare loss in […]

“Development is not merely the eradication of poverty; it is the enabling of people to realise their full potential.” This guiding principle was the cornerstone of Sir Fazle Hasan Abed’s extraordinary life. He was a visionary whose quiet yet transformative efforts left an indelible mark on Bangladesh and the wider world. Born on 27 April […]

Bangladesh’s history of independence is adorned with the names of countless heroes whose courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication have left an indelible mark on the nation’s red-and-green flag. Among these illustrious figures stands the brave journalist and martyr, Nizam Uddin Ahmad, whose life exemplified truth, justice, and patriotism. Born in 1929 in Mawa village of […]

On a fateful day of the country’s struggle for independence, a young man wrote,“I cannot sit idle in this critical moment for the nation. Mother, do not cry—this is my smallest effort for the country.”This fearless patriot was Shahid Abdullahil Baki, posthumously awarded the Bir Protik, and today marks the 55th anniversary of his and […]

In Shibpur Upazila of Narsingdi, two motorcycle riders were killed after a collision with a CNG-run auto-rickshaw. The accident occurred on Monday at around 8:30 pm on the Shibpur-Manohardi regional road near the Pachar Bari area. Three other passengers, including the auto-rickshaw driver, were injured in the incident. The deceased have been identified as Mahmudul […]

1971—a year drenched in blood. A mere fourteen-year-old girl dreamt of building a peaceful home one day, with fields of golden paddy and the simple joys of life. But history led her on a different path, one written with courage, sacrifice, and unyielding patriotism. Following her commander’s orders, she carried only a banana tree close […]