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In Memory of Tarasankar Bandyopadhyay An Unrivalled Storyteller of the Soil and the Soul

In Memory of Tarasankar Bandyopadhyay: An Unrivalled Storyteller of the Soil and the Soul

Tarasankar Bandyopadhyay shines as a luminary in the realm of Bengali literature. With extraordinary narrative power, he brought to life the red soil of Birbhum, the heartbeat of rural Bengal, the joys, sorrows, love, struggles, dreams, and social transformations of its people. His literary oeuvre remains an authentic testament to an era undergoing profound transition. […]
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War Hero Rafiqul Islam Marks 84th Birthday

War Hero Rafiqul Islam Marks 84th Birthday

Major (Retd) Rafiqul Islam Bir Uttam, one of Bangladesh’s prominent Liberation War commanders, marks his 84th birthday today, 13 September. A veteran military leader, former parliamentarian, writer and government adviser, he is particularly remembered for his role as commander of Sector 1 during the country’s 1971 Liberation War. Rafiqul Islam was born on 13 September […]
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In Remembrance Bagha Jatin

In Remembrance: Bagha Jatin

A Brave Son of the Soil Devoted to the Dream of Freedom In the history of India’s anti-British independence movement, Bagha Jatin remains a name synonymous with extraordinary courage and defiance. Born Jatindranath Mukherjee, he emerged as one of the chief organisers of the armed revolutionary struggle and a pivotal leader of the Jugantar party. […]
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In Remembrance Basanti Guhathakurta, a Beacon of Women's Education and Courage

In Remembrance: Basanti Guhathakurta, a Beacon of Women’s Education and Courage

“A person passes away, but their ideals, their deeds, and their memories endure—generation after generation.” In the history of education and women’s empowerment in Bangladesh, Basanti Guhathakurta represents a brilliant yet understated chapter. She was an accomplished educationist, a dedicated teacher, an author, and a pioneering figure in women’s education. Her most profound and painful […]
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Imdadul Haq Milan Marks 71st Birthday Today

Imdadul Haq Milan Marks 71st Birthday Today

Imdadul Haq Milan, one of Bangladesh’s most widely recognised contemporary fiction writers, turns 71 today, September 8. Over a literary career spanning several decades, Milan has established a distinctive place in Bengali literature through his novels, short stories and plays, while also making a significant contribution to journalism. Known for his accessible prose and close […]
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