Tribute
In memory of A Rouf Chowdhury / Legends Never Die
We have lost not only a great man and a charismatic person, but also a real guardian and a visionary business leader.
The Dreamer and Doer
One of his finest strengths was his ability to communicate at all levels. He could comfortably address a roomful of diplomats, academics and policymakers, and not miss a beat when speaking to them about his dreams. He could mix with ordinary people from all walks of life, speak in their local dialects, and relate to their problems just as easily.
Goodbye, Indigo Lady
She was a central leader of Bangladesh's craft industry – of its Jamdani revival, and for the small but strong niche that it had begun to carve out for itself within the subcontinent's field of crafts.
Pele lives on in 738 Peruvian children named for football star
The world lost Pele, the "king" of football in 2022, but his name will live on in more than 700 Peruvian children born last year, according to a list published by Peru's National Registry of Identification and Civil Status.
Brazil begins paying final respects to football giant Pele
An emotional Brazil began paying its final respects Monday to football legend Pele with a wake at the stadium where he first took the world's breath away with his dazzling skill.
TRIBUTE / Hilary Mantel gave richness to historical fiction
She wrote with vitality, a realness that seemed somewhat dangerous on paper.
Remembering the heavenly harmonies of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Today marks the 25th death anniversary of the Qawwali legend.
The origin of the om: Ahmed Sofa’s aura
With the death of Ahmed Sofa on July 28, 2001, Bangladesh (or modern Bengal in historical perspective) lost not simply one of its most original thinkers; it also marked the passing of an age.
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.
Legends Never Die
We have lost not only a great man and a charismatic person, but also a real guardian and a visionary business leader.
The Dreamer and Doer
One of his finest strengths was his ability to communicate at all levels. He could comfortably address a roomful of diplomats, academics and policymakers, and not miss a beat when speaking to them about his dreams. He could mix with ordinary people from all walks of life, speak in their local dialects, and relate to their problems just as easily.
Goodbye, Indigo Lady
She was a central leader of Bangladesh's craft industry – of its Jamdani revival, and for the small but strong niche that it had begun to carve out for itself within the subcontinent's field of crafts.
Pele lives on in 738 Peruvian children named for football star
The world lost Pele, the "king" of football in 2022, but his name will live on in more than 700 Peruvian children born last year, according to a list published by Peru's National Registry of Identification and Civil Status.
Brazil begins paying final respects to football giant Pele
An emotional Brazil began paying its final respects Monday to football legend Pele with a wake at the stadium where he first took the world's breath away with his dazzling skill.
Hilary Mantel gave richness to historical fiction
She wrote with vitality, a realness that seemed somewhat dangerous on paper.
Remembering the heavenly harmonies of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Today marks the 25th death anniversary of the Qawwali legend.
The origin of the om: Ahmed Sofa’s aura
With the death of Ahmed Sofa on July 28, 2001, Bangladesh (or modern Bengal in historical perspective) lost not simply one of its most original thinkers; it also marked the passing of an age.
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.
Charlie Watts: To the Beat of the Rolling Stones
The quiet man of the Rolling Stones passed away August 24, 2021.