Maulana Bhashani

Biopic on Maulana Bhashani in the works

Known as the "Majloom Jononeta" (leader of the oppressed) Bhashani spent his life fighting for the rights of the marginalised and downtrodden. The film, titled “Bhashani,” is being directed by Syed Wahiduzzaman Diamond, with pre-production already underway. Shooting is expected to start in mid-2025.

Column by Mahfuz Anam: From people to a ‘bubble’

Today's Awami League only speaks to the mirror because it cannot tolerate the retort that would come if it spoke to the people.

Maulana Bhashani's 136th Birth Anniversary / Lessons of Freedom

I shall begin with a story, to which I will return again. In 2013, on the occasion of the 37th death anniversary of Maulana Bhashani, I met the vivacious and spirited 84-year old Burhan Uddin in Tangail (passed away in 2014).

December 17, 2024
December 17, 2024

Biopic on Maulana Bhashani in the works

Known as the "Majloom Jononeta" (leader of the oppressed) Bhashani spent his life fighting for the rights of the marginalised and downtrodden. The film, titled “Bhashani,” is being directed by Syed Wahiduzzaman Diamond, with pre-production already underway. Shooting is expected to start in mid-2025.

June 28, 2024
June 28, 2024

Column by Mahfuz Anam: From people to a ‘bubble’

Today's Awami League only speaks to the mirror because it cannot tolerate the retort that would come if it spoke to the people.

December 12, 2016
December 12, 2016

Lessons of Freedom

I shall begin with a story, to which I will return again. In 2013, on the occasion of the 37th death anniversary of Maulana Bhashani, I met the vivacious and spirited 84-year old Burhan Uddin in Tangail (passed away in 2014).