birth anniversary
Michael Madhusudan Dutt: A pioneer of modern Bangla literature
January 25, 2025 marks the 201st birth anniversary of Michael Madhushudan Dutt
25 January 2025, 17:02 PM
James Joyce was never more profound than in 'Dubliners'
The universality of Dubliners is found not just in its structure as a short story collection, but also in the minute details of the way the people inhabit the stories, the city, and the world at large. The way they breathe help the city come to life, and the geography of the city has never been better realised by Joyce than right here
4 February 2024, 12:31 PM
Tagore’s 'Shesher Kobita': A timeless exploration of love and freedom
There are times I envy Labanya, sometimes I wish I could be as rebellious and as free-spirited as her; other times I feel empathy for her, it makes me believe and accept myself more as an individual
7 May 2023, 05:07 AM
My first foray into fiction with Feluda
Growing up, I never analysed what drew me to the Feluda novels. It is only now that I marvel at how Feluda remained the fiction novel read at leisure by a self-proclaimed Bookworm such as myself for so long in my childhood.
2 May 2023, 12:57 PM
Dear Van Gogh
Remembering Dutch Post-Impressionist painter Vincent Willem van Gogh on his 170th birth anniversary–March 30, 1853.
1 April 2023, 12:35 PM
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.
8 May 2022, 18:00 PM
Nation observes Bangabandhu's birth anniversary
The 99th birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Children's Day was observed yesterday in a befitting manner with various socio-political and cultural organisations holding diverse programmes across the country.
17 March 2019, 18:00 PM
O General, My General
"Forward, my countrymen, to protect the lives and honour of our men and women, to secure the future of our citizens. Whatever be their religion, caste or creed, and to defend the independence of Bangladesh." - M. A. G. Osmani
31 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Nation paying homage to Nazrul on his birthday
The nation is paying tribute to National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam on the occasion of his 117th birth anniversary.
25 May 2016, 04:44 AM
India govt declassify 100 files of Netaji
On the 119th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi put in the public domain, for the first time, 100 files on the freedom fighter that had remained classified so far.
23 January 2016, 14:52 PM
PM for stern action against child abusers
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina warns of stern actions against children repressors and killers.
18 October 2015, 07:15 AM
Shilpakala celebrates Nazrul birth anniversary
Marking 116th birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) arranged a two-day celebration programme.
26 May 2015, 18:00 PM
Artistes' homage to Tagore
Tagore enthusiasts thronged several venues of the capital to celebrate the bard's 154th birth anniversary on May 8.
10 May 2015, 18:00 PM
Suchitra Sen's 84th birth anniversary observed in Pabna
Legendary film actress Suchitra Sen's 84th birth anniversary was observed in Pabna amidst festivity on April 6.
6 April 2015, 18:00 PM