With and beyond Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Pierre Alain-Baud, (Pyaro), the author of Le Messager du Qawwali (Voix du Monde) (Demi Lune 2008), and Kazi Abdullah Al Muktadir, the book’s Bangla translator in Shahen Shah E Qawwali: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (Pathak Shamabesh 2022) talked with Nazia Manzoor, Editor of the Daily Star Books. The authors shared anecdotes. What started out as a fun experiment, ended as a lasting experience in the hearts of all of us who were present that day.
Recovering a sunk cost
When we realise we have entered a situation due to a bad decision, the sooner we can make an effort to get out, the better.
Starting a degree in Economics? A teacher tells you what to expect
Economics has a unique way of looking at the world through unique tools and mechanisms. The problem, however, starts here. If you ask the question: What is economics, you could be misled.
SOULS: Through the eyes of its founder, Sazed Ul Alam
I returned to Chattogram from the Liberation War on December 20, 1971 with my nephew,
How many eggs are there in our basket?
In a highly competitive market like the egg market, one would expect prices to remain stable. They can rise, but over time.
Why you need to know about contract cheating
Contract cheating is a process through which students (or academics) get original work done for them through a third party.
Sports journalism and Bangladesh
Textbooks in Bangladesh tend to be written by foreign authors. Those that are written by Bangladeshi authors, emphasise on examples in a non-Bangladesh context.
Souls at 50: The many incarnations of a band
Souls is not the first band in Bangladesh to reach the milestone of 50 years.
August 16, 2022
Remembering the heavenly harmonies of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Today marks the 25th death anniversary of the Qawwali legend.
July 23, 2022
Remembering the honest and natural voice of Amy Winehouse
Once you hear a voice like that, you know there’s a story behind all this.
July 14, 2022
SHOUT at 9!
SHOUT was born in 2013, with an established legacy behind it.
July 11, 2022
Ananta Jalil's "Din-The Day": A Bond movie for the family
Din-The Day goes one step ahead of James Bond. The family can enjoy the movie, too.
June 18, 2022
An ode to Paul McCartney, on his 80th birthday
Paul has written many great songs. Each one of them has a special story for each listener.
June 16, 2022
Claustrophobia, and the lack of open spaces in Dhaka
Ever since I started living in Dhaka, I feel suffocated.
June 2, 2022
Adapting students from diverse academic backgrounds
Helping first year students from diverse academic backgrounds adapt is a challenge for universities.
April 21, 2022
Have you become disenchanted with university?
Only you know what you are good at, and what you can be good at if you try.
March 31, 2022
Why do prices increase every Ramadan?
According to Macrotrends, the population of Dhaka is more than 22 million. The most common food that sells in Dhaka is eggs. Even if one in two people eats an egg every day, the daily demand for eggs is over 11 million.
March 17, 2022
The day the music died
Say what you will, Warnie was different.
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