The magic of Niloy Das: A tribute by Milu Aman
Niloy Das's guitar skills were unparalleled, and he was celebrated as one of Bangladesh's top guitarists. His journey into the world of music was not limited to a single genre; instead, he ventured into non-classical genres, drawing inspiration from renowned guitarists like Ritchie Blackmore and Randy Rhoads. His passion for the guitar was evident in every note he played, and it left an everlasting impression on those who had the privilege of hearing his music.
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Jatiya Nagorik Committee: A youth platform that seeks new ‘political settlement’
The Jatiya Nagorik Committee, formed following the July-August student-led mass uprising, seeks to unite diverse groups in Bangladesh to establish a new political “settlement” for a democratic society.
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Cartoons as resistance: Artists find their voice in July uprising
Cartoons, as a form of artistic activism, speak the language of time. They highlight contemporary political events and societal absurdities, often at great personal risk to the artists. Despite the former AL-led government's attempts to instil fear during the anti-discrimination student movement, the people's resolve only grew stronger. Cartoonists were no exception, capturing the then government's atrocities—murders, repression, and abductions—in powerful images that spread like wildfire across social media. These cartoons became the movement's fuel, igniting further resistance.
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Struggle for a secular Bangladesh will persist: Ashfaque Nipun
When it comes to speaking out against injustice and oppression, there aren’t many artistes who stand out as prominently as Ashfaque Nipun. Known for his active presence both online and on the ground, Nipun has been a vocal participant in various protests. His determination was evident during the quota reform movement, which later evolved into the anti-discrimination student movement and led to the dramatic fall of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s regime.
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Happy to win Magsaysay award, but it also increases our responsibilities: Korvi
Korvi Rakshand, the founder of JAAGO foundation, was yesterday announced as one of the winners of the 2023 Ramon Magsaysay Award in the emergent leadership category
1y ago
Kamal doesn’t know what is wrong with the banking sector
Islami Bank, Social Islami Bank and First Security Islami Bank lent about Tk 9,500 crore under suspicious circumstances, as reported by different media. Of the sum, Tk 7,246 crore has been taken from Islami Bank alone.
1y ago
Price hike of fuel: Regulator’s mandate ignored
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission Act-2003 clearly states that only the commission, a statutory body for regulating the country’s energy sector, can increase or adjust fuel prices.
2y ago
Energy Crisis: Shutting diesel-run plants won’t do much
A top energy expert has expressed doubt over whether the government’s actions to solve the energy crisis will bear much fruit, and said people with lower incomes will be hit harder by measures such as load shedding.
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April 30, 2021
Treating Covid Patients: Gonoshasthaya at their doorstep
Gonoshasthaya Kendra started an initiative to treat coronavirus patients at their home with mobile medical teams in four areas of the capital.
November 3, 2020
State actors can’t evade responsibility
Journalist leaders yesterday said state actors cannot deny responsibility in the incident of the abduction of Chattogram-based journalist Golam Sarwar, who was found unconscious on Sunday night three days after he had gone missing.
September 14, 2020
Flawed system, misgovernance cripple Titas
Some Titas gas company officials are more interested in corruption than providing service to consumers and this leads to casualties due to explosions, energy experts said, while reflecting on the recent Narayanganj mosque fire that has so far claimed 32 lives.
August 29, 2020
Covid-19 danger far from over, experts warn
There is no chance the coronavirus outbreak will come to an end without proper measures to curb its transmission, leading experts said.
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