Raga Basanti Kedar
Raga Basanti Kedar is a popular raga in Hindustani classical music. It is a combination of two ragas, Basant and …
Why the 7th March Speech is Pivotal—and Why It Was Suppressed for 21 Years
On the 7th of March, at the historic Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the leader of the Awami …
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 …
What Cultural Hegemony Is Actually Shaping Bangladesh’s Youth?
Whenever discussions arise about youth culture in Bangladesh, a familiar accusation quickly surfaces: “Indian cultural aggression.” This claim has been …
Rekhaber Rup : Celebrating the Komal Rekhab in Kabir Suman’s Song | Asura’s Suralok Yatra Series
Rekhaber Rup – this song was part of Kabir Suman’s album Bose Aanko (Draw While Sitting).It is a piece cherished …
No More Great Artistes or Refined Music in Bangladesh! | Asurer Surlokjatra Series
Before opposing my statement, answer this—in which Bangladesh will great artistes emerge, and in which Bangladesh will music truly flourish? …
Shri Hanuman’s TA Bill
The original write-up on Shri Hanuman’s TA Bill comes from the celebrated Hindi author Harishankar Parsai. Finding it delightful, I …
Among the New Gods, the Nation is the Greatest: Is it Truly Possible to be Patriotic with Such a Belief?
Urdu (Allama Iqbal):In taaza khudaon mein bada sub se watan haijo pairhan iss ka hai, woh mazhab ka kafan hai …
Is Mastery of Proper Qira’at Essential for Understanding the Quran?
This question has become a significant one for Muslims in this era. For those whose professions are not directly tied …