Kenyans Vote, Or Mostly Don't In Controversial Re-election

Very few Kenyans showed up to vote on October 26 at a controversial reelection boycotted by the main opposition, causing a deep divide and ethnic cleavages throughout the East African nation.

Bonding Over Bangla In China

Peking University promoting Bangla, Rabindranath as means of stronger ties

On The Threshold Of Freedom

25 March 1971 dawned in unease, both among the Bengali political leadership and the population as a whole.

Hawking In A Black Hole!

The day great cosmologist and theoretical physicist Stephan Hawking died at the age of 76 was the day the math fans around the world observe – Pi Day. March 14 – 3/14 – the date of Hawking’s death is significant because 3.14 are the first three digits of pi, a bedrock of geometry.

33rd Death Anniversary Of Dr Aleem Al-Razee Observed

The 33rd death anniversary of Dr. Aleem Al-Razee, the celebrated jurist, parliamentarian, educationist and philanthropist, has been observed with due solemnity in the country.

Tarshito's Search For The Inner Spirit

The diverse and to be frank blandly provocative expressions of arts in the postmodern era has certainly perplexed many if not drawn stark criticisms.

Gallery Cosmos Kicks Off Exhibition Of 33 Women Artists

A month-long group art exhibition of 33 women artists titled ‘Life 2018’ began at Gallery Cosmos on March 16, marking the International Women’s Day that was observed on March 8.

Myanmar's Rohingya Genocide ICC referral: Need Of The Hour

As hopes for an early, voluntary, safe and dignified repatriation of the Rohingya refugees to a protected homeland in Arakan fade, as Myanmar authorities persist in a “systematic,” lower-intensity persecution and violence in northern Arakan, and as new batches of expelled Rohingyas continue to cross the border into Bangladesh, the demand for bringing the perpetrators of the heinous crime to justice, including State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and her military cohorts, gains traction.

“Art Against Genocide” First Publication On Rohingya Crisis

As much as the ongoing Rohingya crisis is being extensively covered by local and international media, the lack of a publication is the question persists among everyone.

Adulations Pour In For Artist Shahabuddin From Highest Echelons

Describing celebrated artist Shahabuddin Ahmed as a great asset for Bangladesh, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on March 19 that the art maestro in his works always serves a deep impression that he is a freedom fighter.

Bangladesh-Singapore Ties Scale New Heights With Hasina's Visit

Bangladesh and Singapore have enjoyed friendly bilateral relations for over four decades since the establishment of diplomatic ties in February 1972.

World Puppetry Day Celebrated In City

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy recently celebrated World Puppetry Day through discussion, award giving ceremony and puppet show at Experimental Theatre Hall and Studio Theatre Hall of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) in the city.

Ameenah Ahmed and Mamun Zahid Perform At National Museum

Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre recently organised an evening of Rabindra Sangeet by Ameenah Ahmed and Mamun Zahid at Bangladesh National Museum. The Rabindra Sangeet soiree was held at Kobi Sufia Kamal Auditorium of the museum.

Chronicle Of The Past

How the art of handwriting is bowing down to technology

If Brexit Was Hacked, Shouldn't We Know Exactly Who Paid?

Yes, the Leave campaign probably cheated. And yes, Remain played unfair advantages. But where did the Brexit dark money actually come from? And how is it still shaping our democracy?

Dolchut's much awaited album on Sanjeeb Choudhury

Dolchut’s much awaited album on Sanjeeb Choudhury

Not Flushed Down The Toilet

A clean and safe toilet ensures health, dignity and wellbeing. Yet 40 percent of the world’s population, according to the World Toilet Organization, does not have access to toilets. However, every $1 spent on water and sanitation generates a $4.3 return in the form of reduced health care costs.

Girls Bring Home Joga Bonito

Girls Bring Home Joga Bonito

Dhaka On Halt!

Dhaka On Halt!

Afghanistan: Post-Trump Dilemmas For Peace And Security

[ABSTRACT: The perception that Post-Trump Administration in Washington may be inexorably sliding into a state of dysfunctionality, might have prompted the Afghan President Ashraf Ghani to hold out an olive branch to his Taliban opponents and make a peace-offer to them. How the Taliban will react is uncertain. They are disunited, but at the same time, gaining ground in battle. The peace-process will require greater calibration than what exists at this time between Kabul and Islamabad. So, as of now peace is not in sight and fighting is likely to continue. However, with the US interests and even capability on the wane, greater responsibility to end the conflict devolves on the regional leadership, if they are to avoid wider conflagrations, which will be to the benefit of none]

The Roots That Clutch .

The Roots That Clutch . 

Let Me Recur As The BGMEA Building

Let Me Recur As The BGMEA Building

Losing Out On Happiness

Why Bangladesh doesn’t lead as world’s happiest country and why it matters

Pohela Boishakh - Reason For Lasting Legacy

Pohela Boishakh - Reason For Lasting Legacy

International Magic Convention From April 26

International Magic Convention From April 26

Poets Gather To Render Poems In Their Own Voice

Poets Gather To Render Poems In Their Own Voice

Creation, Peace And Wonders

Nazlee’s 7th solo exhibition opens at Gallery Chitrak

Azmeer Hossain's exhibition “From the Pages of Memory” showcasing the past

Azmeer Hossain’s exhibition “From the Pages of Memory” showcasing the past

Dhaka University: Who Runs This Place?

Dhaka University: Who Runs This Place?

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