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feroza priyabhashini bangladeshs sculptural icon Feroza Priyabhashini: Bangladesh’s Sculptural Icon

Feroza Priyabhashini: Bangladesh’s Sculptural Icon

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, […]
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in memoriam pankaj kumar mallick In Memoriam Pankaj Kumar Mallick

In Memoriam Pankaj Kumar Mallick

Pankaj Kumar MallickComposer, Artist, and Music Creator(10 May 1905 – 19 February 1978) Pankaj Kumar Mallick remains an unparalleled name in the world of Bengali and Hindi music. He was a multifaceted talent—a singer, composer, music director, and actor. His pioneering contributions to the advent of playback singing in early Indian cinema and to popularising […]
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iconic actor manna eighteen years on Iconic Actor Manna: Eighteen Years On

Iconic Actor Manna: Eighteen Years On

Today marks the 18th death anniversary of the beloved Bangladeshi film actor Manna, a luminary of Dhallywood whose charisma and talent continue to resonate with fans across generations. On 17 February 2008, Manna passed away at the young age of 44 due to a sudden heart attack. Though nearly two decades have passed, his legacy […]
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national hero kazi aref ahmed a glorious history of struggle ideology and sacrifice "National Hero Kazi Aref Ahmed: A Glorious History of Struggle, Ideology, and Sacrifice"

“National Hero Kazi Aref Ahmed: A Glorious History of Struggle, Ideology, and Sacrifice”

Today, 16 February, marks the martyrdom of National Hero Kazi Aref Ahmed, a pioneering figure in the Bengali national liberation and democratic movements, a founding member of the Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JASAD), and a visionary advocate for post-war social transformation. On this solemn day, we honour his profound contributions, incisive political analyses, and unwavering commitment […]
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eternal beauty remembering madhubala Eternal Beauty: Remembering Madhubala

Eternal Beauty: Remembering Madhubala

“Ek pardesi mera dil le gaya…”The melody drifts through memory, accompanied by a face—immortal, ethereal, and timeless. Madhubala, often hailed as the Goddess of Beauty, remains an enduring icon. Flowers wither, seasons change—but Madhubala never fades. She lives on in the silver glow of cinema, in the long sighs of admirers, and as a symbol […]
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mirza ghalib the poet who shaped ghazal Mirza Ghalib: The Poet Who Shaped Ghazal

Mirza Ghalib: The Poet Who Shaped Ghazal

“If ever I come to your memory, call out to me,I am not the past that cannot return.” These words echo the enduring spirit of Mirza Ghalib, the towering figure of ghazal poetry whose influence continues to illuminate Urdu and Persian literature. His work transcends mere romantic expression, delving into philosophical reflection, self-examination, historical consciousness, […]
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in remembrance md abdul jabbar In Remembrance Md Abdul Jabbar

In Remembrance Md Abdul Jabbar

Abdul Jabbar, the playback singer—more than a name, a chapter of history; more than a voice, an era. He was a symbol of inspiration deeply embedded in the Bengali heart. At moments when wounded hearts—scarred and heavy with sighs—sought even fleeting solace, it was Abdul Jabbar whose mellifluous voice offered a gentle balm. On the […]
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in memoriam mahesh chandra bhattacharyya In Memoriam Mahesh Chandra Bhattacharyya

In Memoriam Mahesh Chandra Bhattacharyya

Mahesh Chandra Bhattacharyya was a homeopathic medicine trader, social reformer and a true philanthropist. Yet the defining light of his identity rests on his extraordinary ideal of dedicating his entire earned wealth to the welfare of the country, society and humanity. The quiet, selfless and enduring example he set in the field of philanthropy remains […]
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