Category: Offbeat

Jibanananda Das: The Poet Whose Words Transcend Time

October 22, 2026

Whenever the name of Jibanananda Das is mentioned, one poem that immediately comes to mind is Banalata Sen. An extraordinary work in the history of Bengali literature, the poem brings together a journey through a thousand years of history, the weariness of human existence, the search for spiritual refuge and the tranquillity found in the […]

Tofail Ahmed: A Defining Figure of Bangladesh’s 1969 Uprising

October 22, 2026

Tofail Ahmed, a prominent student leader, organiser of the Liberation War and veteran politician, occupied a distinctive place in Bangladesh’s political history. Closely associated with Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, he became widely known as one of the principal figures behind the mass uprising of 1969. His long political career spanned the struggle for Bengali autonomy, […]

Alam Khan: The Maestro Behind Bangladesh’s Timeless Film Songs

October 22, 2026

“I spread my fragrance like a tuberose flower.” Some melodies transcend time, passing from one generation to the next without losing their emotional power. Some songs are not merely heard; they are felt deep within the heart. Alam Khan, one of Bangladesh’s most celebrated music composers, created countless such melodies, leaving an enduring mark on […]

Leela Nag Roy: The Revolutionary Who Paved the Way for Women

October 21, 2026

Leela Nag Roy was far more than a close associate of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. A pioneering educator, revolutionary, journalist and social reformer, she broke barriers in women’s education, helped bring women into India’s independence movement and devoted her life to social justice. Her name also remains linked to one of the enduring mysteries surrounding […]

Anil Das: The Forgotten Voice of Bengal’s Folk Heritage

October 21, 2026

The haunting folk song Hari Din To Gelo, Shondhya Holo, Par Koro Amare carries a profound sense of longing, helplessness and a plea for deliverance at the twilight of life. Written by the celebrated folk poet and songwriter Kangal Harinath Majumdar, the song has touched generations of listeners. One of the artists who brought its […]

Father Marino Rigon: An Italian Who Made Bangladesh His Home

October 20, 2026

Some people are born in one country but carry the people of another in their hearts. Through love, humanity, education and selfless service, they transcend national boundaries and become cherished members of a different nation. Father Marino Rigon, born in Italy, was one such remarkable individual. A steadfast foreign friend of Bangladesh during the Liberation […]

Rai Chand Boral: The Unsung Visionary Who Revolutionised Indian Cinema Music

October 19, 2026

When talking pictures made their momentous debut in British India during the early 1930s, few could have anticipated how profoundly music would come to define the subcontinent’s cinematic identity. At the heart of this transformative movement stood Rai Chand Boral, a composer whose extraordinary aesthetic vision and technical ingenuity fundamentally reshaped the landscape of South […]

How Long Until dawn Breaks, O Panjeri: Remembering Farrukh Ahmad

October 19, 2026

In the vast expanse of Bengali literature, very few poets have managed to articulate the collective consciousness, existential struggles, and socio-political awakenings of a nation with as much resonance as Farrukh Ahmad. Revered as the pioneering voice of the Muslim Renaissance in Bengal, his work transcends mere aesthetic beauty. Through a masterly fusion of Arabic […]

Calls for Justice Over Tragic Deaths of Newlyweds in Saudi Arabia

October 19, 2026

The tragic case of a newly married couple in Saudi Arabia has raised serious questions about justice, accountability and the responsibility of the state to protect its citizens abroad, according to development and human rights worker Manzur Rashid Bidyut. In a strongly worded personal statement, Bidyut called for a transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding […]

Sujeya Shyam: The Freedom Fighter Who Immortalised 1971 Through Music

October 18, 2026

Bangladesh’s Liberation War was fought not only on the battlefield but also through music, poetry and the power of artistic expression. While freedom fighters took up arms to secure independence, musicians and cultural activists used their talents to inspire courage, strengthen patriotism and sustain the hopes of a nation struggling for freedom. Sujeya Shyam was […]

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Category: Offbeat

Jibanananda Das: The Poet Whose Words Transcend Time

Tofail Ahmed: A Defining Figure of Bangladesh’s 1969 Uprising

Alam Khan: The Maestro Behind Bangladesh’s Timeless Film Songs

Leela Nag Roy: The Revolutionary Who Paved the Way for Women

Anil Das: The Forgotten Voice of Bengal’s Folk Heritage

Father Marino Rigon: An Italian Who Made Bangladesh His Home

Rai Chand Boral: The Unsung Visionary Who Revolutionised Indian Cinema Music

How Long Until dawn Breaks, O Panjeri: Remembering Farrukh Ahmad

Calls for Justice Over Tragic Deaths of Newlyweds in Saudi Arabia

Sujeya Shyam: The Freedom Fighter Who Immortalised 1971 Through Music

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