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Lyricist of “Amar bhaier rokte rangano” Abdul Gaffar Chowdhury no more
Eminent journalist, writer and lyricist Abdul Gaffar Chowdhury passed away today.
Abdul Gaffar Chowdhury’s body to arrive in Dhaka May 28
The body of prominent writer and columnist Abdul Gaffar Chowdhury is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka under the state management on May 28, 2022.
Lyricist of “Amar bhaier rokte rangano” Abdul Gaffar Chowdhury no more
Eminent journalist, writer and lyricist Abdul Gaffar Chowdhury passed away today.
Tagore’s idea of nationalism
If you look for a definition of the word ‘nationalism’ on Google, or in an encyclopedia, you will find quite a few. However, this word, like many such words, is ‘notorious’ in its own way, as no single definition seems to define it thoroughly.
Sadat Hossain, Amin Al Rashid, Chanakya Barai win IFIC Bank Kali O Kalam ‘Torun Kobi O Lekhok’ Award 2021
IFIC Bank and Kali O Kolom jointly hosted the annual ‘Torun Kobi O Lekhok’ Awards at 7 pm on Saturday, February 26, in an online telecast. The ceremony was aired simultaneously from IFIC and Kali O Kolom’s Facebook pages.
Submissions for 2022 Commonwealth Short Story Prize to open September 1
The prestigious Commonwealth Short Story Prize competition returns for its 11th iteration, opening its doors for short story submissions from September 1 to November 1, 2021 (11:59pm in any time zone).
She dodged traffickers, can’t break social prejudice
Ayesha Siddika who was kidnapped from Benapole border and sold to flesh traders in Kozhikode, Kerala in May 2015, sheds light on her captive life to protest against the social exclusion and constant insults she has been enduring since her return to Bangladesh in last December.
Family voices dismay over probe pace
A year has gone by since the murder of writer-blogger Avijit Roy near Amar Ekushey Book Fair, but police are yet to press charges despite making repeated claims they have identified several people involved.
Five things to know about Harper Lee
Enrich yourself with five exciting facts about Nelle Harper Lee, the author who defined true grit, and moved readers with her persuasive style of storytelling.
Barcelona, the jewel in Catalan independence crown
Catalonia may not be a state, but it can count on a small and symbolic red and blue army in the form of European football champions Barcelona.
Tom Hanks to be honoured by Outfest
Actor Tom Hanks and writer-director Lisa Cholodenko will be honoured by Outfest's Legacy Awards.