Warmest Maghi Purnima Greetings from the Office of Sufi Faruq Ibne Abubakar
On this sacred occasion of Maghi Purnima, 12 February 2025, we extend our heartfelt greetings to our beloved brothers and …
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Closing Ceremony and Prize Distribution of Kirat Competition 2024
The closing ceremony and prize distribution of the Sufi Welfare Foundation’s Kirat Competition 2024 took place yesterday, 20th June (Thursday), …
How I See Religion in Society and Politics: A Delicate Middle Path
To hold a nuanced view on religion’s place in public life is, I have found, to stand in a liminal …
The Chittagong Hill Tracts Could Be the World’s Fruit Basket
Last month, as part of the Bangladesh Awami League’s district-level organisational initiatives, we visited the districts of the Chittagong Hill …
Who Must Pay the Minimum BDT 2,000 Income Tax Under the New Budget?
In the 2024–25 fiscal year, the Bangladeshi government has introduced significant changes to its tax policy, aiming to broaden the …
Raga Darbari or Darbari Kanada
Raga Darbari, also known as Darbari Kanada, is a majestic and profound raga in the Indian classical music tradition. With …
My Perspective on the Urdu Language
Those who observe me from a distance sometimes wear a puzzled expression. I write passionately in favour of independence, speak …
Revisiting Al-Hariri’s Maqamat: A Curated Overview
Lately, there has been considerable discussion surrounding Al-Hariri’s Maqamat. A few friends of mine expressed interest in learning more about …
Revisiting the BNP-Jamaat Era: When Power Cuts Were the Norm
A report published in 2005 by one of Bangladesh’s leading newspapers starkly highlights how the BNP-Jamaat-e-Islami government drove the nation’s …
What Does “A Thousand Years of Culture” Truly Mean?
The phrase “a thousand years of culture” often sparks unhelpful and ill-informed debates. Some people question it with remarks like, …