M. Jahirul Islam Jewel

Dhanshiri river disappearing

“I shall return to the banks of the Dhanshiri,” poet Jibanananda Das famously wrote as the opening words of his patriotic poem 'I shall return'. Yet if Das, who died in 1954, truly were to return to the river that so inspired him, disappointment is inevitable.

6y ago

Fish made 'fresh' thru adulteration

Fish ready for sale in Jhalakathi's twice-weekly Bargri Hat market couldn't be more attractive. The fish look fresh and shiny; but the

6y ago

To be his own boss

Not everybody is cut out to be an employee. Some prefer to be their own boss. While working in a private sector job in Dhaka, Khan

6y ago

'Who's going to love us?'

After philanthropist freedom fighter Abdus Salam Khan was found dead on November 15, the future of around 100 students and six teachers of his

8y ago
January 26, 2018
January 26, 2018

Dhanshiri river disappearing

“I shall return to the banks of the Dhanshiri,” poet Jibanananda Das famously wrote as the opening words of his patriotic poem 'I shall return'. Yet if Das, who died in 1954, truly were to return to the river that so inspired him, disappointment is inevitable.

December 27, 2017
December 27, 2017

Fish made 'fresh' thru adulteration

Fish ready for sale in Jhalakathi's twice-weekly Bargri Hat market couldn't be more attractive. The fish look fresh and shiny; but the

December 17, 2017
December 17, 2017

To be his own boss

Not everybody is cut out to be an employee. Some prefer to be their own boss. While working in a private sector job in Dhaka, Khan

November 20, 2016
November 20, 2016

'Who's going to love us?'

After philanthropist freedom fighter Abdus Salam Khan was found dead on November 15, the future of around 100 students and six teachers of his