Hiralal Sen, one of the earliest pioneers of filmmaking in the Indian subcontinent, occupies a significant place in the history of Bengali cinema. He was among the first to capture Bengali theatre on film, recognise the commercial potential of moving images and document important political events through a camera. His pioneering work helped establish cinema […]

For some, the legal profession is a means of earning a living or achieving professional success. For others, it becomes a lifelong commitment to defending rights, upholding justice and standing beside those who cannot afford to fight for themselves. Advocate Abdul Baset Majumder belonged to the latter group. Widely known in Bangladesh’s legal community as […]

Few political leaders in Bengal’s history have left a legacy as enduring as that of Abul Kasem Fazlul Huq, widely remembered as Sher-e-Bangla, or the Tiger of Bengal. His life was not merely a story of political power and personal achievement. It was a lifelong struggle to secure the rights of peasants, challenge exploitation and […]

Some moments in history might have disappeared into the passage of time. Some faces, marked by grief, courage and sacrifice, might have faded from collective memory. Yet when a photographer captures those moments, a single image can become a nation’s memory, a language of protest and a lasting testament to its history. Rashid Talukder, one […]

Some writers possess the rare ability to transform deeply personal emotions into universal human experiences. Love, separation, childhood memories, unfulfilled desires, shattered dreams and the harsh realities of time become, in their hands, stories that readers recognise as their own. Sunil Gangopadhyay was one such extraordinary literary figure. His writing explored the many dimensions of […]

Some poets do more than write verse. Through their words, they capture a nation’s dreams, struggles, resistance, love and sorrow. Their poetry reflects the spirit of an age, challenges the conscience and gives expression to a country’s identity. Shamsur Rahman, one of the most distinguished voices in modern Bengali literature, was such a poet. His […]