Category: Offbeat

Tarapada Roy: The Poet Who Made Laughter Speak

August 25, 2026

Some poets leave their mark through solemn verse; others find a way to reveal life’s contradictions through wit, irony and laughter. Bengali poet, essayist, humourist and children’s writer Tarapada Roy belonged firmly to the latter tradition. His writing often carried a deceptively simple surface, beneath which lay sharp observations about society, human frailty and the […]

Congratulations – Happy Birthday, Taslima Nasrin

August 25, 2026

In Bengali literature, Taslima Nasrin stands out as one of the few writers who has carved out a distinct universe of her own through controversy, rebellion, love, anti-establishment views, and courageous expressions of free thought. She is not merely a poet, novelist, or essayist—she embodies a widely discussed and controversial chapter in Bengali literature. Her […]

Ivy Rahman Remembered for Courage and Sacrifice

August 24, 2026

Ivy Rahman remains a prominent figure in the history of Bangladesh’s democratic and secular political movement, remembered for her courage, organisational commitment and close bond with grassroots activists. A leading figure in the women’s movement and a dedicated organiser of the Bangladesh Awami League, she was widely regarded by fellow political workers as a trusted […]

Dr Biplab Bala Celebrates Birthday With A Lifetime Of Cultural Work

August 23, 2026

Dr Biplab Bala, a respected name in theatre, recitation and vocal expression, celebrates his birthday today, 23 August. Born in Faridpur in 1955, he has spent decades contributing to Bangladesh’s cultural landscape as a theatre trainer, writer and dedicated practitioner of recitation. Bala is particularly recognised for his contribution to the development of recitation as […]

Remembrance Journalist and Columnist Bibhuranjan Sarkar

August 22, 2026

The Passing of a Star, Leaving Unanswered Questions Some people leave this world, but their voices never fall silent. Their writings, thoughts, questions and commitment to truth continue to return, crossing the barriers of time. Journalist and columnist Bibhuranjan Sarkar was one such fearless campaigner with a pen—an individual whose life was defined by an […]

In Remembrance of Gouri Prasanna Majumdar

August 20, 2026

“Let me go, do not call me back—forget whatever I may have said…” In the world of Bengali music, there are certain individuals who live on in the hearts of generation after generation, even without ever lending their own voices to a song. One such luminary is Gouri Prasanna Majumdar—a shining star in the firmament […]

In Remembrance of Mawlana Abdur Rashid Tarkabagish: The Hero of the Historic Salanga Uprising

August 20, 2026

In the tapestry of Bengali history, certain individuals transcend their era to become enduring symbols of a nation’s struggle, courage, and pursuit of rights. Mawlana Abdur Rashid Tarkabagish was one such uncompromising freedom fighter and visionary leader. From the anti-British colonial movement to the Language Movement, and from advocating for peasant rights to the struggle […]

Selim Al Deen: The Dramatic Voice of Bengal’s Roots

August 18, 2026

Selim Al Deen remains one of the most influential figures in the development of modern Bangladeshi theatre, remembered not only as a playwright but also as a researcher, theatre theorist, director, organiser and teacher. His work was shaped by a sustained search for the roots of Bengali culture, particularly the lives of ordinary people, rural […]

Shamsur Rahman: The Poet of Freedom and the Conscience of Modern Bangladeshi Literature

August 17, 2026

The landscape of modern Bengali poetry is illuminated by a rare cadre of literary luminaries whose creative brilliance transcends time. Amongst these titans, Shamsur Rahman occupies an unrivalled position as the principal architect of post-1947 Bengali verse, a fearless Voice of Freedom, and the definitive poet of urban sensibility and secular humanism. Two decades after […]

Operation Jackpot: The Daring Naval Raid of 1971

August 16, 2026

Operation Jackpot stands among the most daring and strategically significant guerrilla operations carried out by the Mukti Bahini during Bangladesh’s Liberation War in 1971. Led by specially trained Bengali naval commandos, the operation targeted Pakistan’s military supply and communication network through coordinated attacks on major river and seaports. The operation was launched in the early […]

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Category: Offbeat

Tarapada Roy: The Poet Who Made Laughter Speak

Congratulations – Happy Birthday, Taslima Nasrin

Ivy Rahman Remembered for Courage and Sacrifice

Dr Biplab Bala Celebrates Birthday With A Lifetime Of Cultural Work

Remembrance Journalist and Columnist Bibhuranjan Sarkar

In Remembrance of Gouri Prasanna Majumdar

In Remembrance of Mawlana Abdur Rashid Tarkabagish: The Hero of the Historic Salanga Uprising

Selim Al Deen: The Dramatic Voice of Bengal’s Roots

Shamsur Rahman: The Poet of Freedom and the Conscience of Modern Bangladeshi Literature

Operation Jackpot: The Daring Naval Raid of 1971

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