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The Islamic strain in Kazi Nazrul Islam
Nazrul’s iconic poem uses both Islamic lore as well as Hindu myths to rebel against all that dehumanises and discriminates against human beings.
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NSC forms ad-hoc body in athletics
The National Sports Council (NSC) formed an ad-hoc committee of the Bangladesh Athletic Federation on Wednesday after dissolving the previous committee which expired on February 6.
'Japan tour was a learning experience'
Having played seven matches in the J-Green Sakai Lady's Festival in Japan, the coaches and the players of the Bangladesh U-16 women's football team seem to have gotten a good idea about how their opponents in the AFC U-16 Women's Championship might fare.
Mushfiqur back in training
Bangladesh Test skipper Mushfiqur Rahim batted in the nets in Mirpur yesterday for the first time since he injured his right thumb in New Zealand.
Football: Elton John leads tributes to ex-England boss Taylor
Rock star Elton John led the tributes to former England manager Graham Taylor on Thursday, saying the man he saw as a brother had turned his beloved team Watford into a European contender.
Tigers hire specialist
The Bangladesh national team will be availing the services of a wicket-keeping specialist during their 10-day preparatory camp in Australia.
Pyongyang welcomes back women's soccer world champions
North Korea's under-20 women's soccer team paraded through the streets of Pyongyang in a flower-covered vehicle on Tuesday, celebrating their World Cup win upon their return to the isolated nation's capital.
National swimming starts today
The National Swimming Championship gets underway today at the Mirpur Swimming Complex after a year's break.
Nat'l TT in Patuakhali
The South-East Bank 36th National Table Tennis Championships will get underway on Saturday at the Patuakhali District Sports Association gymnasium.
Shakil outguns Shahadat
South Asian Games gold medallist Shakil Ahmed grabs his first gold medal in domestic circuit.
Scope widens for dual citizenship
The cabinet yesterday approved the draft of "The Citizenship Law, 2016," expanding the scope of having dual citizenship by expatriate Bangladeshis.
Hong Kong fined by Fifa for fans booing Chinese anthem
The Hong Kong Football Association (HKFA) has been fined $40,000 Hong Kong dollars ($5,160; £3,400) after its fans booed the Chinese national anthem during a match last month.
‘Foreigner killings meant to trigger instability’
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan says the killing of foreigners in Bangladesh is meant to stir instability in the country.
Bats perform 'vital pest control' on crops
Bats provide a service worth an estimated US $1bn (£649m) globally by controlling pests on corn crops, a study has suggested.
