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Lima's ballot, Dhaka's echo: Vargas Llosa's political foray

Vargas Llosa’s crusade, a failure that seeded literary triumph, whispers a question: can stories outlive the frailty of those who write them?

1w ago

Remembering Satyendra Nath Bose

SN Bose’s recruitment at DU was by the institution’s first vice-chancellor, PJ Hartog.

3m ago

Seeing Bangladesh through Andrew Eagle’s eyes

You didn’t expect someone like Andrew, who would have turned only 50 this December 16, to exit the world so abruptly.

4m ago

Human Rights Defenders / Remembering Sigma Huda’s trailblazing activism against gender-based violence

Sigma Huda’s legacy for the empowerment of women, be it at the home, on the roads or in the courtroom, lives on.

4m ago

Remembering Matia Chowdhury: A distinguished life

Matia Chowdhury was usually seen donning a cotton saree and avoided luxurious attire.

6m ago

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.

10m ago

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.

11m ago

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.

12m ago

A torchbearer for women’s economic empowerment

Roki Apa, you will be missed, but your legacy of empowering women economically will live on.

2y ago

Remembering my teacher Dr Jyotirmoy Guhathakurta

On the fateful night of March 25, 1971, Prof Jyotirmoy Guhathakurta was dragged out of his university flat and shot repeatedly on the back by the Pakistan Army.

2y ago

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.

2y ago

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.

2y ago

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

2y ago

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.

2y ago

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.

2y ago

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.

2y ago

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.

2y ago

Birth Centenary of Jahan Ara Rahman: An Inspiring Life

Jahan Ara dedicated her life to the promotion of girls’ education in Bangladesh

2y ago