Vlog: Why Dhaka is on Fire
An opinion on the complexities behind the recent riots in Dhaka and the historical and political context that has led to this moment of crisis:
Bangladesh: “The Quota Movement is Simply the Tip of the Iceberg”
Shahidul Alam at New Age/Northeast Bylines: It would be a mistake to see this as simply a demand for more jobs. The quota movement, justified as it is, is simply
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Susannah’s Grandad Ran Bengal When Famine Killed Millions
Kavita Puri at the BBC: “I feel enormous shame about what happened,” Susannah Herbert tells me. Her grandfather was the governor of Bengal, in British India, during the run-up and
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‘Invasion of Monkeys This Morning’
Where is this?Banani DOHS, adjacent to Kurmitola golf course (Dhaka).Omg…Playing golf?Where is it? So many?See how discipline they are!Well, they live among the colonels and generals.😊All are very healthy. Must
5 Timeless Poetry (in English) By Rabindranath Tagore
Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, the Bard of Bengal, has inspired generations of people through his writings, poetry and thoughts. Tagore was much ahead of his time and his works were
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Six Little Stories With Lots of Meanings
by Dr. Masud Isa from Australia: Once all villagers decided to pray for rain. On the day of prayer, all the people gathered, but only one boy came with an
Rohingya of the Two Nation Doctrine
A recent podcast with the author of the book “Refugee”–it is centered on the 1971 events in South Asia, and the ordeals of the Urdu speaking community commonly referred to
‘Hamay Kho Kar’ (ہمیں کھو کر) Song By Runa Laila
نغمہ = ہمیں کھو کر بہت پچھتاؤ گے جب ہم نہیں ہونگیں. فلم = احساس 1974 Evergreen Composition of Robin Ghosh Sung By Runa Laila at Bazm-e-Laila Special Program on
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Imagine Bangladesh in the Year 2050
The people of Bangladesh have much to teach us about how a crowded planet can best adapt to rising sea levels. For them, that future is now This story appeared
Laila and Majnu
Early morning today, while reading Laila Majnu — an age-old love story turned into a stunning musical in the walled city of Lahore at Dawn website, I attempted to look
Bangladesh Nobel Laureate Dr. Yunus
Irshad Salim from Karachi: Complying with Labor Laws–more specifically minimum wage rate and benefits is generally a music to the ears in this part of the region –MNCs (Multinational Corps.)
Binaca Geetmala’s Golden Voice Ameen Sayani
Ameen Sayani, 91, who achieved fame and popularity all across the Subcontinent, and became a household name with his signature ‘Behno aur Bhaiyo’ greeting while hosting the iconic radio program