An excerpt from “Relief Work” published in Food Conference
The entire country was submerged in water. The countryside was completely flooded. In some places the tinned roofs of houses or some bamboo poles rose out of the waters to announce the presence of human residence.
1y ago
Only Bangla will be our state language
I sincerely sympathise with the efforts of Dhaka Tamaddun Majlish in trying to make Bangla the state language of East Pakistan.
2y ago
ABUL MANSUR AHMAD: Our Language and our Literature
On the occasion of the birth anniversary of author, journalist, and politician Abul Mansur Ahmad (1898-1979) on September 3, 2021, we publish an excerpt from his essay, "Our Language and Our Literature", first published in The Concept magazine in 1965 and later collected in the book, 'End of a Betrayal and Restoration of Lahore Resolution' (1975).
2y ago
SHER-E-BANGLA IN SEARCH OF A NATIONAL SOUL
Sher-e-Bangla was an institution rather than an individual. So say his critics as well as his admirers. And rightly so. But it seems very few have really appreciated the deeper significance of the epithet given him by themselves.
3y ago
Secularism vs religion in politics: by Abul Mansur Ahmad
Secularism is the most misunderstood word in Pakistan. Though not apparent to the casual observer, secularism versus religion in politics is the most important problem in our country.
3y ago
A champion of the common man
Sher-e-Bangla was an “institution” rather than an “individual”. So say his critics as well as his admirers.
4y ago
September 3, 2022
An excerpt from “Relief Work” published in Food Conference
The entire country was submerged in water. The countryside was completely flooded. In some places the tinned roofs of houses or some bamboo poles rose out of the waters to announce the presence of human residence.
February 21, 2022
Only Bangla will be our state language
I sincerely sympathise with the efforts of Dhaka Tamaddun Majlish in trying to make Bangla the state language of East Pakistan.
September 2, 2021
ABUL MANSUR AHMAD: Our Language and our Literature
On the occasion of the birth anniversary of author, journalist, and politician Abul Mansur Ahmad (1898-1979) on September 3, 2021, we publish an excerpt from his essay, "Our Language and Our Literature", first published in The Concept magazine in 1965 and later collected in the book, 'End of a Betrayal and Restoration of Lahore Resolution' (1975).
October 26, 2020
SHER-E-BANGLA IN SEARCH OF A NATIONAL SOUL
Sher-e-Bangla was an institution rather than an individual. So say his critics as well as his admirers. And rightly so. But it seems very few have really appreciated the deeper significance of the epithet given him by themselves.
September 3, 2020
Secularism vs religion in politics: by Abul Mansur Ahmad
Secularism is the most misunderstood word in Pakistan. Though not apparent to the casual observer, secularism versus religion in politics is the most important problem in our country.
October 26, 2019
A champion of the common man
Sher-e-Bangla was an “institution” rather than an “individual”. So say his critics as well as his admirers.
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