Ali Hamid Khan

Iconic imambaras: The holy shrines of shia muslims

Many, though not everyone, is acquainted with the word imambara. It is an Urdu/Persian word associated with a building hosting the programmes and rituals of Moharram. It is a place where people congregate and observe the programmes and commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain and his kith and kin.

2y ago

Newspapers and the new normal

Seeing the paper lying on the table every morning pepped me up and it was always something I looked forward to every morning. It has now been what feels like ages, ten months to be precise, since I held a newspaper in my hands.

3y ago

Prithimpassa nawab bari mosque

We are what our heritage and history reveal. The richness tells about our mind-set and our perspective. Bangladesh’s history has gone through many stages and phases and has come to this point to where it stands today, and the landmarks we come across reveal and unfold our history and development narrative.

4y ago

Lungla Station:our heritage and pride

It is a testimony to the glory days of old. It bears witness to many events which characterise the place, and puts it in the annals of history.

4y ago
August 17, 2021
August 17, 2021

Iconic imambaras: The holy shrines of shia muslims

Many, though not everyone, is acquainted with the word imambara. It is an Urdu/Persian word associated with a building hosting the programmes and rituals of Moharram. It is a place where people congregate and observe the programmes and commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain and his kith and kin.

January 12, 2021
January 12, 2021

Newspapers and the new normal

Seeing the paper lying on the table every morning pepped me up and it was always something I looked forward to every morning. It has now been what feels like ages, ten months to be precise, since I held a newspaper in my hands.

January 21, 2020
January 21, 2020

Prithimpassa nawab bari mosque

We are what our heritage and history reveal. The richness tells about our mind-set and our perspective. Bangladesh’s history has gone through many stages and phases and has come to this point to where it stands today, and the landmarks we come across reveal and unfold our history and development narrative.

June 25, 2019
June 25, 2019

Lungla Station:our heritage and pride

It is a testimony to the glory days of old. It bears witness to many events which characterise the place, and puts it in the annals of history.

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