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Suhasini Das: The Revolutionary Heroine Who Fought Two Freedom Struggles

August 16, 2026

The history of the Indian independence movement and the subsequent birth of Bangladesh is defined by extraordinary individuals whose courage reshaped the destiny of the Bengal region. Amongst these illustrious figures stands Suhasini Das, a fearless revolutionary leader, community organiser, and dedicated humanitarian whose selfless service spanned several decades of turbulent history in Eastern Bengal. […]

Syed Waliullah: The Literary Pioneer Who Redefined Bengali Modernism

August 15, 2026

Few figures in Bengali literature have reshaped narrative fiction as profoundly as Syed Waliullah. A novelist, short-story writer, playwright, and diplomat, Waliullah brought an unprecedented psychological depth, existential awareness, and sharp social realism to modern Bengali letters. Though professional diplomatic duties kept him abroad for much of his life, his heart and ink remained deeply […]

Three Founding Figures, Three Tragic Ends

August 15, 2026

The history of modern South Asia is inseparable from the lives and legacies of Mahatma Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Each played a defining role in the emergence of a new political order on the subcontinent, yet the circumstances surrounding their deaths were strikingly different. Gandhi and Bangabandhu were […]

Remembering Golam Sarwar A Shining Star of Journalism and Writing

August 13, 2026

“Taking up the pen in defence of truth is not merely a profession—it is a profound responsibility.” Golam Sarwar remains one of the most distinguished, respected and intellectually accomplished figures in the history of journalism and newspapers in Bangladesh. Throughout his long and illustrious career, he was far more than a journalist. He was a […]

In Remembrance: Humayun Azad, the Unconventional, Fearless, and Multifaceted Writer

August 12, 2026

“I speak of human liberation, I speak of human freedom I long for that liberation where a person Can live on their own terms.” He did not allow himself to float along the conventional currents of Bengali literature. Guided instead by logic, a scientific mindset, free thought, and fearless expression, he forged a distinct path […]

In Memory of a Fearless Soldier of ’71: Colonel Shafaat Jamil, Bir Bikrom

August 11, 2026

“The Liberation War was not merely a conflict— It was a struggle for existence, A pledge to risk one’s life for freedom.” In the history of Bangladesh’s Great Liberation War, there are certain individuals whose life stories make us marvel at the sheer courage, patriotism, and sense of duty required to etch a name into […]

Sujata Turns 79, Celebrating a Timeless Film Legacy

August 10, 2026

Veteran Bangladeshi actress Sujata, one of the most celebrated faces of the golden era of Bengali cinema, is celebrating her 79th birthday today, 10 August. For generations of film lovers, her name remains closely associated with the enduring popularity of Rupban, the 1965 film that transformed her into one of the most recognisable actresses of […]

S M Sultan: The Artist Who Painted the Strength of Bengal

August 10, 2026

Some artists do more than create paintings. Through their colours, lines and forms, they capture the life of a people, the character of a land and the struggles that shape a society. Bangladeshi artist S M Sultan was one such figure. His paintings transformed farmers, fishermen and working people into powerful symbols of strength, dignity […]

Harmonious Legacy: How Alauddin Ali Transformed Bangladeshi Cinema’s Musical Identity

August 9, 2026

In the rich chronicle of Bengali cinema, few artists have shaped the cultural atmosphere as profoundly as the late Alauddin Ali. He was far more than a music creator; he was an architect of emotion whose compositions encapsulated an era. Through his timeless melodies, generations of listeners found a voice for their passions, heartbreaks, quiet […]

M. R. Akhtar Mukul: The Voice That Powered 1971 Liberation

August 9, 2026

On 9 August 1929, a monumental figure in the history of Bangladeshi broadcasting and political commentary was born in Chingaspur village, located in the historic vicinity of Mahasthangarh in Bogra district. Moustafa Rowshan Akhtar Mukul, widely celebrated as M. R. Akhtar Mukul, grew up to become one of the most transformative non-combatant figures of the […]

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Category: Offbeat

Suhasini Das: The Revolutionary Heroine Who Fought Two Freedom Struggles

Syed Waliullah: The Literary Pioneer Who Redefined Bengali Modernism

Three Founding Figures, Three Tragic Ends

Remembering Golam Sarwar A Shining Star of Journalism and Writing

In Remembrance: Humayun Azad, the Unconventional, Fearless, and Multifaceted Writer

In Memory of a Fearless Soldier of ’71: Colonel Shafaat Jamil, Bir Bikrom

Sujata Turns 79, Celebrating a Timeless Film Legacy

S M Sultan: The Artist Who Painted the Strength of Bengal

Harmonious Legacy: How Alauddin Ali Transformed Bangladeshi Cinema’s Musical Identity

M. R. Akhtar Mukul: The Voice That Powered 1971 Liberation

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