Category: Offbeat

Mustafa Monwar: Remembered for His Distinctive Creative Strokes

September 1, 2026

Mustafa Monwar, one of Bangladesh’s premier cultural figures and Ekushey Padak recipient, passed away on the morning of 29 June 2026 whilst receiving medical treatment at a hospital in Dhaka. He was 90 years old. Born on 1 September 1935, Monwar was the son of the celebrated poet Golam Mostafa. After completing his formal art […]

Mita Chatterjee Marks 91st Birthday After Seven Decades

August 31, 2026

Veteran Bengali actress Mita Chatterjee, whose career has spanned theatre, radio, cinema and television, has entered her 91st year, marking another milestone in a remarkable journey through the Bengali entertainment industry. Born in Kolkata on 30 August 1936, Chatterjee was affectionately known as Namita during her early years. Her family’s ancestral roots lay in Kushtia, […]

Haider Akbar Khan Rono: A Life Devoted to Ideals

August 31, 2026

Haider Akbar Khan Rono remains a distinctive figure in the history of Bangladesh’s left-wing politics, democratic movements and the Liberation War. A politician, organiser, political thinker and prolific writer, he devoted much of his life to causes centred on democracy, secularism, equality and social justice. Born on 31 August 1942 into a prominent family, Rono […]

In Remembrance: Martyr Azad, the Name of an Indomitable Guerrilla Fighter

August 30, 2026

Some people do not merely leave their names in the pages of history—they render those words immortal through their blood, courage, and ultimate sacrifice. Martyr Azad was one such fearless youth who held the dream of an independent Bangladesh close to his heart, alongside the unyielding bravery to lay down his life for that vision. […]

Celebrated Recitation Artist Ahkam Ullah Marks His Birthday

August 30, 2026

Renowned Bangladeshi recitation artist and cultural organiser Ahkam Ullah Khan is celebrating his birthday today, marking the beginning of another year of a career closely associated with poetry, cultural activism and the promotion of a secular and humane society. Born on 30 August 1970, Ahkam Ullah’s full name is Abul Fatha Mohammad Ahkam Ullah Imam […]

In Remembrance of Buddhadeb Guha: The Storyteller Who Taught Us to Feel the Forest

August 29, 2026

“A forest is not merely a collection of trees; it is a profound inner realm of humankind.” Few writers in Bengali literature have articulated the intricate bond between nature, wilderness, and the human psyche as vividly as Buddhadeb Guha. In his body of work, the forest is never a passive backdrop. Instead, it exists as […]

The King of Pop: How Michael Jackson’s Legacy Endures Beyond Time

August 29, 2026

In the history of global music, certain figures transcend the boundary of mere stardom to define an entire era, a culture, and a phenomenon. Michael Jackson remains one of the most astonishing icons in that elite pantheon. As a singer, songwriter, composer, dancer, and visionary performer, Jackson permanently altered the grammar of music videos and […]

Royal Heir Who Chose the People’s Cause

August 27, 2026

Barrister Snehasangshukanta Acharya was born into privilege but devoted his life to causes far removed from the comforts of his aristocratic upbringing. A distinguished Bengali lawyer, left-wing politician, humanitarian and committed democratic activist, he became known for standing with ordinary people and defending principles of justice and civil rights. Acharya was born on 1 September […]

Abdullah Al Mamun: The Teenager Who Died for Freedom

August 27, 2026

At just 15, Abdullah Al Mamun became one of the youngest known freedom fighters from Naogaon to make the ultimate sacrifice during Bangladesh’s Liberation War in 1971. His brief life, shaped by education, courage and an unwavering commitment to the country’s independence, remains part of the wartime history of Naogaon. Mamun, as he was known […]

Atul Prasad Sen: The Voice That Gave Bengali Its Musical Soul

August 26, 2026

“Our pride, our hope—ah, how I love the Bengali language.” These immortal words capture the deep affection that poet, lyricist, composer and singer Atul Prasad Sen held for his mother tongue. Decades after his death, his songs continue to occupy a distinctive place in Bengali cultural life, carrying themes of patriotism, devotion, love, longing and […]

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Category: Offbeat

Mustafa Monwar: Remembered for His Distinctive Creative Strokes

Mita Chatterjee Marks 91st Birthday After Seven Decades

Haider Akbar Khan Rono: A Life Devoted to Ideals

In Remembrance: Martyr Azad, the Name of an Indomitable Guerrilla Fighter

Celebrated Recitation Artist Ahkam Ullah Marks His Birthday

In Remembrance of Buddhadeb Guha: The Storyteller Who Taught Us to Feel the Forest

The King of Pop: How Michael Jackson’s Legacy Endures Beyond Time

Royal Heir Who Chose the People’s Cause

Abdullah Al Mamun: The Teenager Who Died for Freedom

Atul Prasad Sen: The Voice That Gave Bengali Its Musical Soul

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