Tribute
Remembering Matia Chowdhury: A distinguished life
Matia Chowdhury was usually seen donning a cotton saree and avoided luxurious attire.
4th Death Anniversary of Latifur Rahman / Tribute by Mahfuz Anam: Remembering the flagbearer of independent journalism
As we commemorate Latifur Rahman, we miss his presence, warmth and personal touch in championing the cause of independent journalism.
Prof Azizur Rahman Khan: A visionary in financial studies
It is difficult to put into words the contribution that Prof Azizur Rahman Khan made to academia and the nation.
88th birth anniversary of Sir Fazle Hasan Abed / Memories of a revolutionary dreamer
Abed bhai defined a great and worthy leader as someone who always steps down to accommodate a worthier leader.
Remembering Sir John Wilson: An outstanding personality
Sir John Wilson directly contributed in changing the lives of millions of people with disabilities around the world.
Muzharul Islam: A ‘vastukalabid’ for modern Bengal
Described as the doyen of Bangladesh’s architecture, Muzharul Islam introduced modernism in the country as well as the highest ideals of the craft.
Tribute to AM Anisuzzaman / Forever a restless civil servant
He seemed to shine whenever handling a crisis.
Remembering Annisul Huq: The man behind the public persona
Six years ago, a perfectly healthy man in his 60s just left me and my children in a state of shock and emptiness.
Legends Never Die
We have lost not only a great man and a charismatic person, but also a real guardian and a visionary business leader.
Old soldiers never die
An acclaimed entrepreneur and banking legend is no more. Abdur Rouf Chowdhury, former chairman of Bank Asia and visionary of Rangs Group passed away around midday on February 18, 2023.
Abdur Rouf Chowdhury: Entrepreneur par excellence
Rouf bhai was one of the most creative entrepreneurs in the country, having founded many companies in very diverse fields
2nd Death Anniversary of Md Shafiqual Haque Choudhury: A Development Legend
He dedicated his entire life to the cause of the poor and to humanity.
Glimpses into the life of a social worker and homemaker
The lady I am writing about was a silent social worker and an ardent homemaker.
Akbar Ali Khan: A versatile scholar bureaucrat
Akbar Ali Khan is no more. His passing leaves a deep chasm in the intellectual firmament of Bangladesh.
Abul Mansur Ahmad saw the world for what it could be
As a visionary and an intellectual, Abul Mansur Ahmad was far ahead of his time.
Birth Centenary of Jahan Ara Rahman: An Inspiring Life
Jahan Ara dedicated her life to the promotion of girls’ education in Bangladesh
The courage and strength within
Mrs Musleha Islam, known to many as Bucchu Apa, Khala, Nani, and Dadi, was born in an Urdu-speaking family in Kolkata.
Remembering Shinzo Abe: Tragic death of an Asian statesman
From the moment he appeared on the world stage, Shinzo Abe, Japan’s most compelling politician in a generation, was cut from a different cloth.