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 […]

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 […]