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 Roop: Celebrating the Komal Rekhab in Kabir Suman’s Song | Oshurer Suralok Jatra Series
The song “Rekhaber Roop” (The Form of Rekhab) featured in Kabir Suman’s album Bose Anko. Many people love this song …
There Will Be No More Great Artists or Refined Music in Bangladesh! | Oshurer Suralok Jatra Series
Before you argue against my claim, answer this—in which Bangladesh will a great artist be born or refined music 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 …
When the State Becomes a New God and Patriotism a Performance | Islam and Muslims Series
Have we ever calmly reflected upon this—can love for the very soil we stand on, the country that gives us …
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 …
Digital Bangladesh: How Bangabandhu’s Vision Inspires Sheikh Hasina’s Enduring Journey
The daughter of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman has led Bangladesh to the realisation of the dream her father had cherished …
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, …