Rezwana Choudhury Bannya, the legendary Bangladeshi Rabindra Sangeet artiste, embarked on her musical journey with a unique blend of academic pursuit and passion for music. Born into a family with a deep appreciation for the arts, Bannya initially enrolled in Economics at Dhaka University, a practical choice influenced by her family. However, her passion for music fueled her desire to pursue her studies on a different path at Shantiniketan, steering her toward a lifelong dedication to classical music and cultural preservation.
Ever so outspoken, ever so controversial – Taslima Nasrin has continued to advocate for free speech over the years, even after she was forced to leave Bangladesh in 1994.
Known as the ‘Mysterious man’ to most and the ‘Addabaz Khuku’ to his family and loved ones, Kausar Ahmed Chaudhury would often startle people with truths that were supposed to be unknown to strangers. His songs echoed through the nation, while his horoscope column in Prothom Alo became a must-read to Bangla readers across the world.
Rezwana Choudhury Bannya, the legendary Bangladeshi Rabindra Sangeet artiste, embarked on her musical journey with a unique blend of academic pursuit and passion for music. Born into a family with a deep appreciation for the arts, Bannya initially enrolled in Economics at Dhaka University, a practical choice influenced by her family. However, her passion for music fueled her desire to pursue her studies on a different path at Shantiniketan, steering her toward a lifelong dedication to classical music and cultural preservation.
Ever so outspoken, ever so controversial – Taslima Nasrin has continued to advocate for free speech over the years, even after she was forced to leave Bangladesh in 1994.
Known as the ‘Mysterious man’ to most and the ‘Addabaz Khuku’ to his family and loved ones, Kausar Ahmed Chaudhury would often startle people with truths that were supposed to be unknown to strangers. His songs echoed through the nation, while his horoscope column in Prothom Alo became a must-read to Bangla readers across the world.
