Category: Offbeat

Kanika Banerjee: The Timeless Voice of Rabindra Sangeet

October 12, 2026

“Oi Malatilata Dole, Dole Piyal Tarur Kole” Some voices do more than sing; they awaken emotions that words alone cannot express. Through their music, they make nature feel more intimate, love more profound and sorrow more poignant. Kanika Banerjee, one of the most distinguished exponents of Rabindra Sangeet, possessed precisely such a voice. Her interpretations […]

Jagjit Singh: The Timeless Voice of Melancholy and Ghazals

October 11, 2026

Some voices do more than sing; they touch the most private corners of the human heart. Some melodies linger long after the music has stopped, becoming inseparable from memories of love, longing, loss and loneliness. Jagjit Singh, the legendary ghazal singer of the Indian subcontinent, possessed one such extraordinary voice. Through his gentle delivery, understated […]

Azizur Rahman: The Filmmaker Who Brought Human Stories to Life

October 10, 2026

Remembering the celebrated director whose films continue to move generations Some filmmakers leave a lasting mark on cinema not merely through their storytelling, but through their ability to capture the emotions, struggles and realities of ordinary people. Azizur Rahman was one such figure in the history of Bangladeshi cinema. Through his films, he explored human […]

Begum Akhtar: The Voice That Gave Ghazal Its Soul

October 8, 2026

Ghazal found a language of its own in Begum Akhtar’s voice. Sorrow became gentle melancholy, love took the form of longing, and hurt seemed to fall silently between the folds of her music. Decades after her death, her voice continues to evoke an extraordinary sense of intimacy among listeners across the Indian subcontinent. Begum Akhtar, […]

Abdul Matin: A Defiant Voice of the Language Movement

October 8, 2026

Abdul Matin, remembered with deep respect as ‘Bhasha Matin’, was one of the most prominent student leaders and organisers of Bangladesh’s historic Language Movement. His determined opposition to attempts to impose Urdu as the sole state language of Pakistan helped shape one of the defining struggles in the history of the Bengali people. Born on […]

Re-engagement Vital to Reviving Private Investment

October 7, 2026

Bangladesh needs broader economic and political inclusion if it is to revive private investment, according to an argument centred on the idea of ‘re-engagement’ as a key component of economic recovery. Economist Dr Birupaksha Pal, writing in an editorial published by Prothom Alo on 6 October 2026 under the title ‘Inclusive Economy: Why Is Investment […]

I Do Not Want to Be Defeated by This Soil

October 5, 2026

In one lifetime, I have seen many countries. I have crossed seas, stood beneath unfamiliar skies and watched, from the lights of distant cities, how people build their dreams. One by one, many of those close to me have left for foreign lands. Some went to cities covered in snow, some to shores beside blue […]

Remembering Humayun Kabir Balu: Courageous Journalist and Patriot

October 4, 2026

His pen was his weapon, and truth was his courage—a man who never bowed before silence. In the history of Bangladeshi journalism, Humayun Kabir Balu remains a courageous, luminous, and revered figure. He was far more than a newspaper editor; he was a freedom fighter, political activist, organizer, and an intrepid voice advocating for human […]

Pragya Laboni Celebrates Birthday With A Legacy In Culture

October 4, 2026

Some names become more than names. They come to represent a particular time, a familiar voice, cherished memories and a cultural experience shared by generations. Pragya Laboni is one such name in Bangladesh’s cultural landscape. As she celebrates her birthday on 4 October, memories of the golden era of radio return for many listeners who […]

Towab Khan: A Life Shaped by Journalism and Liberation War

October 1, 2026

Some voices remain part of a nation’s memory long after they fall silent. Towab Khan, a veteran journalist, editor and freedom fighter, was one such figure whose professional life was closely intertwined with several defining chapters in Bangladesh’s history. Born on 24 April 1934 in the historic village of Rasulpur in Satkhira, Towab Khan grew […]

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Category: Offbeat

Kanika Banerjee: The Timeless Voice of Rabindra Sangeet

Jagjit Singh: The Timeless Voice of Melancholy and Ghazals

Azizur Rahman: The Filmmaker Who Brought Human Stories to Life

Begum Akhtar: The Voice That Gave Ghazal Its Soul

Abdul Matin: A Defiant Voice of the Language Movement

Re-engagement Vital to Reviving Private Investment

I Do Not Want to Be Defeated by This Soil

Remembering Humayun Kabir Balu: Courageous Journalist and Patriot

Pragya Laboni Celebrates Birthday With A Legacy In Culture

Towab Khan: A Life Shaped by Journalism and Liberation War

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