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Creative Talent Hunt: A Dream for Millions

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Arbina Muntaha

Creative Talent Hunt: A Dream for Millions . If you have been following my posts for a while, you might have noticed the notably prevalent effects of the prestigious competition, the Creative Talent Hunt. It has been a dream for many students (and of their parents too, in many cases!) across the nation. Who would not like being bestowed such a great honour upon?!

Creative Talent Hunt: A Dream for Millions.There’s hardly any student across Bangladesh who haven’t yet heard about the competition. In a definitive approach, Creative Talent Hunt is a competition about finding out rare talents across the country. The competition is directly affiliated to the Government of Bangladesh, and is therefore conducted by the Ministry of Education (MoE).

Creative Talent Hunt is an initiative by the Government of Bangladesh to find great talents from all over the country. The competition was first launched in 2013. The competition is held in 3 categories and 4 subjects. The national winners get BDT 1,00,000 from the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.The winners are also rewarded with a foreign tour sponsored by the Education Ministry of Bangladesh.

The program has been in operation since 2013. In March days, this occasion becomes a sensation and root-level selections are usually underway from early March afterwards. Numerous steps of knowledge-based and skill-based selections take place along the length of the month. There would be four subjects to compete in, namely: (a) Language and Literature, (b) Science, (c) Mathematics and Computer, and (d) Bangladesh Studies and the Liberation War; in three class-based categories: (A) classes VI-VIII, (B) classes IX-X and (C) college.

The competitors in the Language and Literature are put through three tests: a written test (an essay), public speech assessment, and serial storytelling. For Science, things are just as tough: a scientific essay, an MCQ test, and even more dangerously (!), your own science project! (I will be back with you in another article elaborately for the subject). In Mathematics and Computer, you get to attend a written math test, attend the viva, and get to solve some computer problems. For Bangladesh Studies and the Liberation war, it is just what it says. You get to come through a written test, MCQs and a viva.

Prize giving moment
Prize giving moment

There are numerous steps in the process. First you participate in the District level. If you outsmart everyone else in your subject and category, you are into the Divisional s. You have to be on the top again to be a proud contender for the National level competition, representing your Division. This is where things start to get tough, if it didn’t earlier. The National level competitions here are the most challenging, and quite interesting too, as the environment is always very heavy with fierce competition.

It’s often a tough time for the judges differentiating the participants; none is anything less than the other. But remember, ONLY ONE PERSON IN EACH SUBJECT AND CATEGORY WINS. He is undoubtedly the one who is different. There are increasing amounts of awards for each level.

It’s always a prestigious achievement to win the Nationals. It’s indeed like observing a dream come true. A special honour is bestowed upon the twelve winners, that is, “National Talent”. If you’re among them, you are awarded with a handsome sum of BDT 1,00,000 by the honourable Prime Minister herself in a grand ceremony, in a nice blazer!

You are also taken to a tour abroad where you work as an Ambassador of Education in that country. That is, you and your fellows visit schools in that country and exchange your opinions about education. It is also of lifetime recognition for you in your school or college.

Prize Giving Moment
Prize Giving Moment

Now, what if you lose? Well, there is nothing called “loss” or “defeat” in this competition. It’s about being on the top. If you fail to someone superior, learn from your experience and respect his achievement – it is unlikely that you’d fail again in the same stage next year you participate. But be sure to give your best whatever you may be in. If you ever unfortunately fall out of the National level competitions, never mind.

Every participant of the National rounds (that is, every winner of the Divisionals) is awarded in the same program with the National Talents. And Creative Talent Hunt should always be giving you plenty of inspiration.
Let’s have a look at the winners. The names of their regions follow their names and their institutes.

2013

Language and Literature

  • Humayra Adiba, VIII, YWCA Girls’ School, Dhaka.
  • Anika Bushra, X, Govt. P.N. Girls’ High School, Rajshahi
  • Madhurima Saha, XI, Sunamganj Govt. College, Sylhet

Science

  • Bushra Adib, VIII, Nilphamari Govt. Girls’ High School, Rangpur
  • Supantha Joy, X, Govt. Jubilee High School, Sylhet
  • Muhammad Azmain Iktidar, XI, Chittagong College, Chittagong

Mathematics and Computer

  • Tahnic Nur Samin, VIII, Chittagong Govt. High School
  • Bhuvan Dey, X, Rangamati Govt. High School, Chittagong
  • Azwad Anjum, XI, Govt. M.C. College, Sylhet

Bangladesh Studies

  • Afia Anzum Jaman, VIII, Kushtia Govt. Girls’ High School, Khulna
  • Mosarrat Mehjabin, IX, Govt. P.N. Girls’ High School, Rajshahi
  • Abdul Basit, Amtali Degree College, Barisal

2014

Aditi receiving her prize from prime minister
Aditi receiving her prize

Language and Literature

  • Siratal Mostakim Sraboni, VIII, RAJUK Uttara Model College, Dhaka
  • Abrar Promity Mollick, X, Narail Govt. Girls’ High School, Khulna
  • Aditi Barua, XII, Holy Cross College, Dhaka

Science

  • Anika Tabassum, VIII, Holy Cross Girls’ High School, Dhaka
  • Fahima Sultana, X, Jinjira Peer MD Pilot High School, Dhaka
  • Shahazadi Nowrin, XI, Fazilatunnesa Govt. Girls’ College, Barisal

Mathematics and Computer

  • Puspita Biswas, VIII, KAFCO School and College, Chittagong
  • Jubayer Rahman Nirjhor, X, Annada Govt. High School, Brahmanbaria, Chittagong
  • Fahim Shahriar, XI, Notre Dame College, Dhaka

Bangladesh Studies

  • Al Muhit Muhtadi, VII, Pirganj Govt. High School, Rangpur
  • Afia Anzum Jaman, IX, Kushtia Govt. Girls’ High School, Khulna
  • Sumaiya Islam, XII, Dhaka Cant. Girls’ Public College, Dhaka

2015

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Language and Literature

Science

  • Ishtiaq Mahmood Siyam, VIII, Govt. Pilot High School, Sylhet
  • Shadman Nasif, X, Khulna Zilla School, Khulna (That’s me!)
  • Jayanta Paul, XI, Sunamganj Govt. College, Sunamganj

Mathematics and Computer

  • Rubaiyat Jalal, VIII, Rajshahi University School, Rajshahi
  • Tanjeem Azwad Zaman, X, Saint Joseph Higher Secondary School. Dhaka
  • Shakil Ahmed, XI, Nowapara College, Jessore, Khulna

Bangladesh Studies and the Liberation War

  • Sheikh Khatun e Jannat, VIII, B.K.G.C. Govt. Girls’ High School, Sylhet
  • Ishmam Tasnim, X, Viqarunnisa Noon School and College, Dhaka
  • Raida Karim, XI, Holy Cross College, Dhaka

2016

Creative Talent Hunt: A Dream for Millions

Language and Literature

  • Nahian Islam Inan, VIII, Mymensingh Zilla School, Mymensingh
  • Siratal Mostakim Sraboni, X, RAJUK Uttara Model College, Dhaka
  • Moumita Rahman, Mazida Khatun Govt. Girls’ College, Lalmonirhat, Rangpur

Science

  • Md. Moklesur Rahman, VIII, Amena Baki Residential Model College, Dinajpur, Rangur.
  • Shatabdi Roy, IX, Joypurhat Govt. Girls’ High School, Rajshahi
  • Mahiya Ahmed, XI, Govt. Azizul Haque College, Bogra, Rajshahi.

Mathematics and Computer

  • Shaswato Saha Roy, VIII, Rangpur Zilla School, Rangpur
  • Sourya Das, X, Comilla Zilla School, Chittagong
  • Sheikh Azizul Hakim, XI, Notre Dame College, Dhaka

Bangladesh Studies and the Liberation War

  • Motakabbir bin Motahar, VII, Annada Govt High School, Brahmanbaria, Chittagong
  • Nazmus Sakib, X, Comilla Zilla School, Chittagong
  • Oishwarya Saha, XI, Biyani Bazar Govt. College, Sylhet.

Creative Talent Hunt: A Dream for MillionsNow then, let’s take a look on some obvious stats. There are only two legendary persons to win the CTH twice! They are the orators Anika Bushra from Rajshahi (CTH13 and CTH15), and Siratal Mostakim Sraboni from Dhaka (CTH14 and CTH16).

It’s indeed an honour to be with them. Al Muhit Muhtadi from Rangpur (CTH14) and Motakabbir bin Motahar from Chittagong (CTH16) are the youngest to win CTH. Both of these prodigies made it to the top while only in class VII! Therefore you can see, class-based knowledge matters only a little.
If you are an eager competitor, here are a few things you could be benefitted from.

  • Be wise in your choice. Know your skills. Though the protocol permits your participation in three subjects at the most, it is often more desirable to be in only two. If you are really confident enough in your skills and knowledge in only one subject, then you can risk being in only one. Don’t let the choices of your surroundings override your own.
  • Know the rules. If you have participated before, then you must have a clear idea about what happens here. For your convenience, the basics of the competition were stated earlier in the article. As said earlier, it’s all about thorough assessment of raw knowledge and skills, and ONLY ONE contender is to make it unto the top each level. Hold your nerve.
  • Prepare, but take it easy. It’s indeed impossible to remain cool even after knowing that you are in a competition with only the bests.  It’s no doubt a challenge for your intellect. Many would feel the same pressure they feel the night before a board exam! That’s definitely not the way. There’s no use cramming here, it’s all about your “talent”, as the name readily suggests. Whatever you may prepare for, concentrate on building up your base knowledge. It would help you a lot in life, if not immediately in the competition. Rises an old question, “Are the textbooks suggested?” Textbooks can always be a simple way towards the basics of your subject, but your knowledge outside of your textbooks is the factor that will make you different. “Education is what you remember after you’ve forgotten what you learned in school.” Beside textbooks, surf the web. Be familiar enough with Google and Wikipedia, and the like.
  • Be confident. Believe in your capabilities, especially when you are deep into the competition. No matter how good your preparations may be, even the slightest of lacks of confidence will seriously increase your chance of messing things up at the assessments. Things are much tougher when it comes to verbal contact. You can’t afford a single mistake anywhere, or you let your competitor grab the competition. You can’t afford a lack of confidence while performing the public speech assessments, explaining your science project, explaining math, or attending a “severe” viva. Try out some motivational books and quotes, try to listen to some motivational music or search the YouTube for some motivational videos before the exam night. (Scientifically, motivation triggers important biochemical changes to create hormones those induce confidence.)
  • Ethics. Quite a sensitive topic to talk about. Let’s have a small example. Suppose, you’ve won a competition, and one of your “competitive” competitors is a bit furious. He goes on arguing that he deserves the victory and accuses you of cheating. He spreads rumours about your victory and also performs similar misconducts on social media.                        By now, you must be very angry with the guy above. Then, how do you deal with him? As you might have already guessed, there is only ONE solution that could possibly work. Yep, you CAN teach him a lesson by being successful again, and again, and again! Again, it is always very advisable to admire every aspect of a person’s talent with due respect and honour, therefore it is very much hoped that a participant will NOT behave like the person mentioned.You can also check out the Wikipedia article about Creative Talent Hunt Good luck!

 

Written by: Shadman Nasif National Talent, 2015 IX-X, Science, (ex) Khulna Zilla School, Khulna

 

Written by: Shadman Nasif

Smart masks and goggles invented by Moroccan teenagers

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Smart masks and goggles invented by Moroccan teenagers.Muhammad Bilal Hamuti, a teenager from Morocco, made face masks and goggles to prevent corona holidays.

Smart Mask
Smart Mask


Muhammad Bilal Hamuti, an 11-year-old small inventor, spends most of his time inventing and implementing various electric projects. “I’m very interested in electronics and robotics,” he said. My dream all the time is to invent something usable. I’m glad I was able to invent something myself. ‘

He adds, “When I learned about social distances, I started thinking about a goggle and was able to make it.” It will start ringing. ‘

Special sensors have been installed in the mask invented by Hamuti. As a result, if someone moves within one to two meters of the mask wearer, the nose and face will be covered automatically. He commented that the mask was made with those who work outside the home, especially in warm weather, in mind.

Expressing hope that Kovid-19 would spread, Kishore Hamuti said, “This is my first discovery of corona. I hope that any commercial organization will do more research and improve it. ‘

Source: Middle East Monitor

Apply for 10 positions to go to Canada quickly

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Canada
CANADA

Apply for 10 positions to go to Canada quickly. The process of settling in Canada has been made much easier than before.

By 2020, the country will take 1 million skilled workers in 3 years. They will get permanent residence, work permit and citizenship. Ahmed Hussein, Canada’s immigration minister, said recently.

This opportunity has been created under 60 types of programs in other categories including High Skilled, Family Migration, Trade Skilled. Looking at the downward trend of CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) points, it is expected that even with the lowest points this year, there will be an opportunity to apply in Canada.Apply for 10 positions to go to Canada quickly
In 2018, 2019 and 2020, that is, in three years, the government of Canada has set a target of recruiting more than one million professionals in different sectors. In 2016, they recognized 2 lakh 8 thousand immigrants permanently.

For this reason, like other countries of the world, experienced professionals of Bangladesh can also apply for any one of the 10 posts. Generally, more applications are received from Bangladesh through express entry and PNP.
How to get jobs in Canada, a guide for success | Moving2Canada
The 10 positions you can apply for quickly are: Sales Representative, Accountant, Engineering Project Manager, Business Analyst, Customer Service Representative, IT Project Manager, Senior Account Manager, Software Engineer and Manufactory. Other skilled professionals can also apply.

Wise lawyers can be consulted to find out if you have the necessary qualifications to become a Canadian citizen.

Note that Canada has always conducted immigration activities on a first-come, first-served basis. According to Bill C-6, you must have lived in Canada for at least 3 years out of 5 years to apply for citizenship. Before that it was 4 out of 6 years. In addition, those in Canada with temporary status, such as work or study permits, will also be able to calculate their stay in Canada as part of a 3-year period.

Applying for immigration to Canada usually requires a full biodata, family information, educational qualifications, at least a diploma or degree pass, IELTS, ECA certificate, at least two years of work experience, bank statement, medical report, police clearance, etc.65% of recruiters typically post a job ad… and wait | Human ...

You can apply online. However, there is no benefit in applying without a job offer. After determining whether you are eligible to apply, you have to create a profile and submit the required documents within the stipulated time and wait for the lottery draw. But first of all you need a job offer. In other words, there is a guarantee that you will get a job according to your qualifications after entering Canada.

Basically any skilled and experienced professional with a diploma or degree can take advantage of this opportunity. If Bangladeshis process files quickly and efficiently from the beginning, they are sure to get this visa in a short time. In fact, those who qualify should not be late.

The popular boy in the film is actually a girl

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Ahsas Chonna
Ahsas Chonna

The popular boy in the film is actually a girl. The girl actors name is Ahsas Channa. She set foot in Bollywood in her childhood.

My Friend Ganesha Actor Ahsaas Channa Is All Grown Up & She Looks ...
Ahsaas Channa

A little boy has won the hearts of the viewers by performing wonderfully on the TV screen. He has gained a lot of fame by acting in one favorite movie after another. But the viewers did not know that the naughty boy they were seeing on TV was not a boy but a girl. The director cast her as a boy. She was so perfect that no one knew she was a girl!

Everyone knows her as a boy. Because, He has acted as a boy in one movie after another., So the audience didn’t get time to realize that she was actually a girl. Her outfit was so neat and perfect that there was no way to recognize her as a girl. Remember that hit movie of 2006? In the movie ‘Kavi Albida Na Kah Na’, She played the role of Shah Rukh Khan’s son who is now a girl of eighteen!! August 5 was Ahsas’ birthday. She posted the picture on Facebook and wrote, Eighteen and Awesome.

The popular boy in the film is actually a girl
Ahsas Channa

At the age of five, Channa entered the world of silver as a little boy. The opening picture was ecology. After that “Kavi Albida Na Kah Na“, Aryan, my friend Ganesha. The first time she got a chance to be a girl in a movie was in 2009. Ramgopal Verma arranged the boy in one of his films and gave the character of Ahsas Channa in the ghostly picture. Then She has just turned from the boy into a sweet girl.

Many have said goodbye to the silver world by acting as children. But Ahsas doesn’t want to do that. News is already in Bollywood, that sweet boy on the screen is returning as a heroine. News that you have already received the script. Since 2004, Ahsas has acted in 11 films in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. She has also done a lot of work in television. This time waiting to become a Bollywood heroine.

Afridi set a century record with Sachin’s bat

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Afridi set a century record with Sachin’s bat.In the second ODI of his career, Shahid Afridi set a record of 36-ball century. But he had a place in the team as a bowler. As a replacement for leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed. Afridi scored that century against Sri Lanka with the bat given by Sachin Tendulkar.


Azhar Mahmood, the pacer who made his Pakistan debut with Shahid Afridi, shared that memory in a podcast for the popular cricket magazine Wisden. “Afridi was called up to the team due to the injury of Mushtaq Ahmed,” he said. At that time, Sri Lankan opener Sanath Jayasuriya and wicketkeeper Kaluvitarana were attacking from the front.Afridi set a century record with Sachin's bat

That’s why we wanted someone in the team who could attack and play. Wasim Akram arranged me (Azhar Mahmood) and Shahid Afridi for that place. Asked to practice slog sweep on the net. I came back with a fairly good slog shot, then Afridi went into the net against the spinners in a murderous mood.

The next day in the match against Sri Lanka, it was decided that Afridi would bat three. As far as I can remember, Waqar Yunus got a bat from Sachin Tendulkar. Afridi played with that bat and scored a century. In fact he was a bowler; That can take shots to say out loud. In the end, Afridi has a great international career.

Shahid Afridi’s record for the fastest century in Nairobi in 1998 lasted a long time. Later in 2014, Corey Anderson broke that record by scoring a century off 36 balls. The following year, in the 2015 World Cup, South Africa’s ABD Villiers set the record for the fastest century by scoring a great century off 31 balls.

ATM Shamsuzzaman is an extraordinary actor

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ATM Shamsuzzaman
ATM Shamsuzzaman

ATM Shamsuzzaman is an extraordinary actor. He was born in Dowlatpur, Noakhali on 10 September 1941.But he grew up in Dhaka. Adi Dhaka which means old Dhaka. At that time he was renting a house next to Armanitola field in Babubazar. Then in 1958 his father bought a house in Sutrapur.

His full name is Abu Taher Mohammad Shamsuzzaman. He is a Bangladeshi film and television actor, director and screen-playwright. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2015 by the Government of Bangladesh.He won Bangladesh National Film Awards five times for his roles in Dayee Ke? (1987), Madam Fuli (1999), Churiwala (2001), Mon Bosena Porar Table E (2009) and Chorabali (2012).

Although their home is in Sutrapur, the playground is Armanitola ground. There are many memories of dusty childhood and adolescence around the field. He wanted to be a lot in one life. This is probably the turning point of life. Otherwise how did he become an actor from a director. But his acting came from the source of management.

ATM Shamsuzzaman is an extraordinary actor
ATM Shamsuzzaman

Then listen to that history. In 1971, He started working as an assistant director in Udayan Chowdhury’s ‘Manusher Bhagwan’ and ‘Bisakanya’. Since then he has worked as an assistant with various directors. In 1975, He came in front of the camera for the first time in the role of a magazine seller in Narayan Ghosh Mita’s ‘Ettuku Asha’. In that film, Altaf Hossain played a newspaper seller. Speaking of acting with him as an assistant, he was absent that day for some reason. ATM was present on that set at the time. Producer Mita did not see Upayantar and asked him to play the role of Altaf’s assistant. At first he did not agree, but later he stood in front of the camera at his request. Seeing his expression, he said, you will one day be a great actor. ATM don’t know if he could be a good actor.

ATM Shamsuzzaman needs no introduction. The Ekushey Padak-winning actor, whose career spans over five decades, has won the hearts of millions by his stellar acting.His father Nuruzzaman was a noted lawyer who used to work in Dhaka. So, Shamsuzzaman’s mother Nurunnessa Begum moved to Dhaka along with her new-born.

This couple had five sons and three daughters. ATM Shamsuzzaman was the eldest of them.He spent his early childhood at their home in Debendranath Das Lane.ATM Shamsuzzaman’s schooling began at Dhaka’s once famous Pogose School. Another powerful actor of Bangladesh film industry Prabir Mitra and famous cartoonist Rafiqun Nabi were ATM Shamsuzzaman’s friends at school.

He used to watch films with his mother, though his father was against it. Shamsuzzaman said just because of his mother he could gather enough courage to step into the realm of acting.He always wanted to work in the film industry. In fact, acting was his passion from the very beginning.An incident he mentioned provides an indication what he had to go through initially to pursue his passion.

His father wanted him to be a lawyer. But ATM Shamsuzzaman was a very stubborn kid. He had harboured the dream of becoming an actor since his childhood.He moved to Rajshahi with his uncle who was in the army. There he got admission in Lokonath High School.Dr Muhammad Shahidullah was his relative. Shamsuzzaman used to call him ‘nana’, or grandfather. He had spent a lot of time with him in Rajshahi.

However, he wrote a short story titled ‘Obohela’, after being inspired by the tale of poet Ferdousi for his school magazine and showed it to Dr Muhammad Shahidullah for final revision.That was the beginning of his writing career. Apart from spending time in writing, ATM Shamsuzzaman used go to books – he was an avid reader. He loved reading books of different authors but Rabindranath Tagore was and still is his favourite among all writers.

Later, when he was in class X, his uncle had to move to Mymensingh. ATM Shamsuzzaman completed his schooling from Mymensingh City Collegiate School. After passing the matriculation examination, he came back to Dhaka and started living with his family again. Later he got admitted to Jagannath College.

Once one of his friends informed him that Indian filmmaker Udayan Chowdhury needs an assistant for his film Bishkonnya. ATM Shamsuzzaman met him in his office. He was asked to write his name on a paper and Udayan appointed him as his assistant. This is how in 1961 he stepped into the world of film.

‘Udayan Chowdhury is my guru,’ he emphatically pointed out.

Anwar Hossian played hero in that film for the first time. Though the film was never released, it paved the way for ATM Shamsuzzaman to begin a career in the film industry.

He worked for some other noted filmmakers, including Khan Ataur Rahman, Kazi Zahir and Subhash Dutta, as assistant director

ATM Shamsuzzaman got married on March 15, 1968 to Runy Begum. The couple had three sons and three daughters.

ATM Shamsuzzaman has written over one hundred scripts as well. He made his debut as a screenplay writer with the film Jalchhabi. H Akbar was the director of the film. Actor Farooque was introduced to the industry through Jalchhabi where actress Kabori Sarwar played the female lead.

Shamsuzzaman used to write stories and poems for newspaper as well. He considers writer Ranesh Dasgupta as his mentor in the literary arena. Ranesh Dasgupta used to go through his write-ups every time he needed a second pair of eyes to ensure quality.

Besides, ATM Shamsuzzaman expresses his gratitude to educationist Ajit Kumar Guha, novelist Alauddin Al Azad, Dr Hasan Hafizur Rahman and others for grooming him during his college days.

ATM Shamsuzzaman’s acting career saw its start when he acted in a film as a substitute actor. He also began to work as a prompter in films.

As an actor his first venture was a drama serial named Songsoptok directed by Abdullah al Mamun, which aired on Bangladesh Television. There ATM Shamsuzzaman played the role of a petty villain named Ramzan. The serial was a super hit of that time and he became popular among the audience.

In 1972, he appeared as a war criminal in the film Ora Egaro Jon. He started playing both comical and negative characters. He acted in Amzad Hossain’s film Noyonmoni and Golapi Ekhon Trene lending his weight to the characters that were central to the story but were villains. Later Shamsuzzaman earned nationwide popularity for his portrayal as a villain in Dilip Biswas’ film Ashami. From then on, he did not have to look back.

He has played different roles in over 400 films till date.

He has Surja Dighal Bari, Dayee Ke, Shasti, Hajar Bochor Dhore, Molla Barir Bou, Chander Moto Bou, Mon Boshena Porar Tebile and others popular films are under his belt.

However, as an artiste ATM Shamsuzzaman still craves for more challenging characters.

Which character is his most favourite? His reply bears the signs of discontentment.

‘I don’t think I got my desired role yet. But I will mention a few films which I like the most.’

Surja Dighal Bari, Chapa Dangar Bou and Biroho Betha are the films which the veteran actor feels have had an original dimension to them.

But how does he feel about the negative characters he has been playing?

‘I just followed the director’s command. I know I am popular enough as a villain, but I did not like most of the characters. I earned money by those films but it did not give me satisfaction.’

‘People used to throw at me negative comments after seeing me in real life. I remember once I was walking down a road in the village a lady saw me and she just ran away thinking I was a bad person in real life,’ ATM Shamsuzzaman remembered with a hearty laughter.

Apart from the silver screen, the seasoned actor has been busy with TV dramas as well. He had track record of working in famous TV serials like Ranger Manush, Noashal, Vober Hat, Greehogalpa and others.

Over the last five decades, ATM Shamsuzzaman has directed one film titled ‘Ebadat’. He had written the story and acted in the film as well. Eminent actors like Riaz, Shabnur, Prabir Mitra, Dolly Johur, Zamilur Rahman Shakha and others played different roles in Ebadat.

He has plans to direct more films.

‘If the almighty allows me, I’ll direct another film. The film will depict the society and its odds and errors,’ said ATM Shamsuzzaman shedding light on his future plans.ATM Shamsuzzaman is about to be 80 years old soon. Already he has been through six major operations. He faces difficulties moving even from one room to another. He is now focused on his recovery.‘It’s a miracle that I am still alive. I am grateful to Allah for this,’ said the veteran actor.He wishes to be back in acting soon.

Shamsuzzaman has Three sons & three daughters. In March 2012, one of his sons, ATM Kholikuzzaman Kushol, killed another son ATM Kamaluzzaman Kabir. Shamsuzzaman testified in court and in 2014, Kushol was sentenced to life in prison.

In 1986, filmmaker Amjad Hossain’s ‘Nayonmoni’ changed the course of his life. ATM Shamsuzzaman was not at all ready to act in this movie as it was a turning point in his life. One day Amjad Hossain called him. Then ATM Shamsuzzaman thought maybe I should work as an assistant director in his film. But when he asked him to play a character, He ran away saying ‘no’ out of fear. Later, he grabbed him and gave him a chance to play the role of ‘Moral’ in the film. ATM Shamsuzzaman just did as Amjad Bhai said in front of the camera. So far he had acted in more than three hundred films and several hundred TV dramas.

Quader visits ailing actor ATM Shamsuzzaman
Quader visits ailing actor ATM Shamsuzzaman

People want to be many things in one life. ATM Shamsuzzaman Wanted to be a writer. But his father wanted to make him a lawyer. After the performance started, his father kicked him out of the house. At that time he was living in the house of Jaffran Bhai in the next lane. Jaffrans mother loved him very much. Jaffran’s mother later died before ATM Shamsuzzaman receiving a national award for acting.

At present, ATM Shamsuzzaman is living with one of his daughters, Koyel Ahmed, who is resident at Basundhara residential area in Dhaka.

He spends most of his time praying and watching TV.He loves watching good quality films. Alongside Bengali language films, he enjoys international films as well.He admires Indian actor Soumitra Chatterjee for his acting; in Hollywood he sees Gregory Peck towering over the rest. Speaking about his favourite actors, he also mentioned the name of Anthony Quinn, the American actor known for his ability to tackle quirky roles.

While praising and expressing his fondness about the Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida, ATM Shamsuzzaman couldn’t hide his enthusiasm as he broke into an innocent laughter.At this stage of life, the veteran actor considers himself a ‘happy person’. ‘I am grateful to the people of Bangladesh. Though I have played numerous negative characters, people loved me from the core of their hearts,’ said ATM Shamsuzzaman in an emotion-chocked voice.

He thinks the love he got from his fans is the best asset he could earn in his lifetime.‘I have become old now. I play characters of grandfathers and uncles. I enjoy this as well. Doesn’t matter the character is a comedian, a villain or a grandfather, I am always respectful to my role. Acting gives me positive energy. I want to work till my last breath,’ the actor said with a certain resolve.

ATM Shamsuzzaman cried a lot. He said that he will never forget the role of Jaffran’s mother behind the performance. She helped him a lot. Let’s talk about one more incident. One day, after seeing the movie ‘Golapi Ekhon  train a’, a judge called his father; Said, ‘Is the ATM your Son?’ Dad said, ‘Have you been caught?’ ‘Hey Mia, it’s not. Did you see Golapi Ekhon train A ? ‘ Dad said, ‘Damn, I never watch any Movie’ ‘ Then the judge said that “Your son has performed very well.”

In the film, ATM Shamsuzzaman has played the role of a village matabbar, sometimes a variety of naughty people or comedy genres other than the usual ones. Whenever he appeared with that character, the audience responded quite well. ATM Shamsuzzaman have directed, acted, written stories, screenplays and stories for films. Actor ATM Shamsuzzaman has been loved by the audience more than anything else – this is more or less what.

Positive change is needed to build a developed state

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Positive change is needed to build a developed state

Bangladesh is a democratic country. Politics in this country was supposed to be a weapon of democracy, but politics is now being used for personal gain in many cases. In many cases factionalism, blaming each other has now become a daily routine. The two major political parties run like two parallel lines, while they were supposed to follow the same straight line.
The BNP and its leaders and workers who are out of power think that the people have nothing to do with the Awami League who is in power. On the other hand, those in power think that the people have left the BNP. Neither team has the will or the effort to fill this gap.
Independent Bangladesh was born with a dream. Bangladesh of that dream will be a state with bright potential in history, tradition and culture. In the fifty-nine years of independence, both the successes and failures of this country have been discussed. Politics is inextricably linked with the state.

Dhaka crippled as students' protests enter 5th day
Safe road movement

It is involved in all matters of the state, big and small. But it is a matter of regret that most of the youth are now averse to politics. Young people are a big part of the total population of the country. Those who think new about the country, society, economy, politics, want to build a happy, prosperous and non-discriminatory society. Where an honest and hassle-free state system will be built instead of corruption and subculture.

Only the young generation can expand the work with the power of modern thinking, thinking, building a Bangladesh free from unemployment and orthodoxy. And so there is a need for political awareness among the younger generation. As a developing country, Bangladesh is going through a fast-paced time. To take that time forward, the direct participation of all people in all fields is very important.

The youth can contribute the most there. In front of the present young generation of Bengalis there are some shameful social problems of the country, communalism, inequality, unemployment which is the complete opposite of 21st century civilization, modernity.

The pace of development of the state has slowed down as the interests of individuals and groups have grown away from the foundation on which the rise of independent Bangladesh took place, the practice of culture to which the war of liberation took place. Young people are creative, patriotic. It was these young people who set up the Ganajagaran Mancha to demand the trial of war criminals.Positive change is needed to build a developed state

At present, there are bipartisan circles in national politics, sometimes due to political shortsightedness, sometimes voterless elections, sometimes military rulers seize power through back door, and the overall development of the country has come to a standstill due to these political instability. Young people have a big contribution.

The direct a political depravity of the youth has hampered the practice of participatory democracy and is one of the reasons why undemocratic groups have been able to seize state power. One side says there is no political crisis in the country, the other side says Bangladesh is going through a political crisis. No one ever thinks about what the common people between the two think.
The only way out of the current political crisis in the state is to increase the participation of the youth in politics and create opportunities for the youth to participate in the running of the state. There is no denying that the seeds of communalism were sown among the non-communal Bengalis out of ignorance and political ignorance.
Young society has always turned the corner of politics. The revolution has come in their hands. But in the case of Bangladesh, if the recent time is framed, it seems a bit different. Sometimes you have to fall into hesitation. It seems that the old feudal pride is emerging in the use of people in positions of power and responsibility.
Safe Road Movement
Safe Road movement


There is no question about the speed with which the turn of the veterans can bring development in the field of politics. Everyone has seen their activities in the past years. So if we can put that same responsibility on the shoulders of the youth, we should create an opportunity to see how they can use the power of the youth to further develop the state and uplift the democratic system.


The word politics has become a lucrative business name for many nowadays. But the dream with which Bangabandhu called for independence was not supposed to happen anywhere. Bangladesh was born by breaking the chain of Pakistan from the British rule for human rights, minimum needs, social justice, human dignity. But even there, people’s reliance on food, shelter, health and education is on the rise, while people’s money continues to flow in unimaginable development expenditures and corruption, banks, share scandals in various ways.

To continue what the youth of this country have done in the historical tradition as partners of the younger generation; To prevent this disease, the deviation from the dream Bangladesh, in thoughts, at work, at home, in leisure, on the streets; Otherwise we may have to bear the burden of a rotting country and society.

When you go to TSC or fine arts, you can see pictures or tattoos of other revolutionary leaders including Che Guevara, Fidel Castro in bags, caps and notebooks of the younger generation. However, there is no direct interest in politics among those young people. As a result, a large part of student politics is being spread by some selfish people.
It is not possible for Sheikh Hasina alone to deal with them. The most urgent issues for the youth to practice healthy politics are free political practice in educational institutions, regular election of student parliaments and building cultural, social, political and democratic educational institutions in educational institutions. Although the system of student parliament elections has been closed for a long time, it has been introduced for some time but it has not raised hopes among the people.
There is also a tendency to show the influence of power.Where young people can have a big impact on the politics of voting, the participation of young people in running the government is absolutely disappointing. If the government was run on the basis of the views and participation of the youth in different sections of the state including the electoral system and the system of government, that government would have become more dynamic and effective.
All these positive changes are very important to build a developed country. We also need to amend the Digital Security Act and allow us to speak rationally so that the government can build a prosperous Bangladesh by taking timely decisions in its light. There will be no shaft.
(This is a Translated article)
Originally written in Bangla by: zazafee
5 August 2020

The changing world and the mental health of young people

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The changing world and the mental health of young people

The world is changing now. The big difference between today’s and past youth is the situation. Then it was one thing, and now it is another. In this situation, the parents have to understand the condition of the child. Everyone needs to be made aware of mental illness. Whenever someone’s child is bad in any case, they are abused or beaten, harsh words are said. If parents do not understand, a distance will be created between the youth. 

The changing world and the mental health of young people are both very important issues.

A lot of the time, even though they can’t speak, they get mentally ill and new problems arise. Are attracted to drugs. One such incident happened to a student of Bangladesh University of Engineering (BUET). Suddenly he made the fruit worse. The search revealed that the child was addicted to drugs. The mother is leaving the family and taking care of the child without getting any change. Living in Dhaka, he regularly brings his child to the university and takes him again.The changing world and the mental health of young people

Relationships have been added to new mental problems. There has been moral decay among the younger generation. It is not fair to do it at all. This will increase the problem. Instead, the problem should be solved by explaining to the young child.

We have to start creating a movement from the family to develop mental health. But in the family we do not treat our children fairly. The role model of the children is her parents. But it is seen that the father is driving the child in the opposite direction to the school. So what did they learn from their role model? If we do not stop these behaviors; It is also not possible to prevent mental distress in our children.

School teachers also need to increase their responsibilities. They create unhealthy competition among kids. As a result, various crises are created among them. Mobile phone misuse must be reduced. At night, the children chat on their mobile phones. The result is a disaster for the school. Then the tonic of the parents moved. At this time comes to take psychiatric treatment. Therefore, the mental crisis of their child is created from the family.

We are wary of young people, but do we know how young people are? No one can give the correct answer, but if you ask yourself the answer will match. Many problems of young people are not known to parents or anyone. Many times young people do not even want to say. Some of them have been beaten while talking or knowing their parents. Parents have to be tolerant. Young people commit suicide at this age. The changing world and the mental health of young people

Suicide is the second leading cause of death in the world. 92% of young people are online regularly. Drug addiction is also a mental illness. At present 60-70 lakh people in the country are addicted to drugs. A new drug called Khat is coming to the country. But psychiatrists should sit well with the law that is being made. Drug control laws have been enacted, but these are done in a group campaign. Some of the lawmakers get involved, but I don’t think about the long-term consequences of the law.
We can’t give data, they don’t take it. Mental health education is compulsory in New York from KG to Class XII. We should do the same. In order to get rid of mental illness, parents need to increase their involvement with their children. Communication also needs to increase. There is a time when everyone in the family can sit without technology. Turning off mobile phones will not be a solution either, because you need to know about the changing world. You have to do as much as you can, which will not be harmful.

History of painting in Bangladesh has not yet been written even today

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paintings of sahabuddin

No continuous history of painting in Bangladesh has not yet been written even today. For that we have no clear idea about our own painting tradition.

There is a lot of indirect evidence about the paintings of ancient and medieval Bengal: in the travelogues of tourists like Fa-Hien or in biographies like Chaitanyacharitamrita. But very few paintings of the past have survived the war with time.

It would not be wrong to say that the identity of Bengali painting was limited to illustrated manuscripts from the time of the Gupta Empire to the end of Muslim rule. From the pictures in these manuscripts it seems that the same customs and methods were followed in this vast territory from Bihar to Assam and from Nepal to the sea. These images, needless to say, are religious. The influence of Buddhist Jataka is more there than Hindu Purana, the shadow of Tantric sadhana is stronger there than Vaishnavism.

Kumar para in Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Kumar para in Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Beauty of Bengal Village by Samiran Sarkar
Beauty of Bengal Village by Samiran Sarkar

Some similarities with contemporary sculpture can be found in the attempt to clarify the image of the deity. It is not wrong to understand that the artists were aware of the drawing. They painted on palm leaves or parchment paper; Used home-made colors – yellow, blue, red and black are the predominant colors. It can be compared with contemporary Gujarati painting. But there is no evidence that the Rajput style or the richness of the Mughal motifs made any impression on the minds of the artists here.

An explanation of why he did not need to be obtained from historians. Was the Mughal or Rajput image unfamiliar in this region? Or our painters could not follow the discipline of those paintings? Or the emotion-tendency that is seen in Bengali painting, which is considered as a special tendency of our painters, to say that there was no similarity of mood between the two types of artists? Or did the difference between civic ingenuity and craftsmanship and the simplicity and temperament of folk art distinguish Bengal from the famous development of Indian art?
History of painting in Bangladesh has not yet been written even today
Patuarao also developed Bengal’s own tradition in painting. The image of the pot – known as the pot of Kalighat – probably developed with distinct glory from the late eighteenth century. The influence of pottery in its style of drawing does not go unnoticed, and the use of color is also an indication of local taste. Pot pictures were also printed in the nineteenth century. However, the demand for pot decreased when the celebration of Biliti started.

The first development of the western style in our country was probably through the portrait-drawing of foreign artists. Jyotirindranath Tagore was a prominent portrait artist among the natives. Many of his pencil-painted portraits fascinate the audience. But Western art critics like Rodenstein said that Jyotirindranath was not a blind imitator of the Western style – his portraits had a soul that could be considered the beginning of modern Indian painting.

That modern painting originated in Thakurbari. It was during the period of European influence that Abanindranath-Gaganendranath revived the Indian tradition of painting by becoming a connoisseur of Western painting. Havel’s motivation was unparalleled. The fact that the painting of Bengal has gone beyond the shelter of religion is a big part of their pursuit. However, in the case of this revival, we do not find the identity of Bengal’s own art form as much as we find the identity of following Ajanta’s art and Mughal painting.

The revival of Bengal’s own style took place in the hands of Jamini Roy and Nandalal Basu. Jamini Roy was initiated in the western style, his influence may not have been completely eradicated. However, like the Patuas, he made some basic colors himself, with local ingredients. The field of color that is limited by the line of the line, the nose and eyes of the imaginary people of Patua float up and scratch him, as if the carefree world of Patua is captured in the picture. And in Nandalal’s drawings, there is a hint of Alpana’s drawing style – conch, vine, whirlpool, earthen doll-horse and the impression of his childhood identity.

By that time, twentieth century Bengal had become a part of the world. So the line between domestic and foreign gradually became blurred. The artists got the education of painting nature from abroad. Wherever the river-fields of Bengal are their subject, isn’t the use of color also a part of Western art? There is a lot of folk art inspiration in Kamrul Hasan’s films – but his ladies are not exactly the creation of the native style. Nirad Majumdar revived a lot of Tantric painting, but if foreign viewers think of Chagall after seeing those pictures, what would they do wrong?

But it is also true that as a result of unfamiliarity with the history and patterns of indigenous painting, the minds of our artists are mainly attracted towards Western painting. Most of the recent talented artists have had the opportunity to study in Europe. How will they cut that effect? Why not?

Yet for those of us who love pictures, this question arises in our minds- what will make us more satisfied? If one can see the picture and say, it is a painting of a Bengali artist, then? No, if someone looks at the picture and says, this picture does not follow the bond of time, then? What will be the artist – native, or world?

Originally by: Anisuzzaman

Donated 60 billion rials now don’t have a penny

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Sulaiman

Donated 60 billion rials now don’t have a penny.Sheikh Sulaiman bin Abdulaziz Al Rajhi (Arabic :سليمان بن عبد العزيز الراجحي, born 1929) is a Saudi Arabian corporate figure and billionaire. As of 2011, his wealth was estimated by Forbes to be $5.9 billion, making him the 169th richest person in the world.

Born into his poor family. The school where he used to study once organized a pleasure trip. It is informed that every student has to pay one riyal. But the financial situation of Al-Razi’s parents was so miserable that it was not possible for them to arrange a riyal for the child. As a result, as the travel time approached, he started crying, thinking about how to arrange that one real.

What else is needed in this short life?

Donated 60 billion rials now don't have a pennyWhen the test results were published at that time, it was seen that Solomon was the first in the class. As a reward for this success, a Palestinian teacher rewarded him with a real. In this way, getting the opportunity to fulfill the hobby of pleasure travel, Solomon became an eightfold joy.

After graduating, Al-Razi quickly found success in his career. As an entrepreneur, he started working in a room in Jeddah under the name ‘Bank’. In a short span of time, he set up a bank network called Al-Razi all over Saudi Arabia. It is now the largest Islamic bank in the world.

Sheikh Sulaiman bin Abdul Aziz Al Rajhi is now looking for his Palestinian teacher. When he found the teacher he was retired, the financial situation was extremely miserable. Al-Razi brought his teacher and put him in a car. He said, ‘I am indebted to you.’ The teacher said, ‘How can a man be indebted to a poor man?’ ‘Do you want to give that one riyal back now?’ Then Razi brought his favorite teacher to a beautiful house, there was an expensive car. Said, ‘From today this house and car are yours. And we will bear all your expenses. ‘

The tearful teacher said, “It becomes too much for me.”

In 2010, Sheikh Sulaiman bin Abdul Aziz Al Rajhi waqfed his wife and children with half of his huge fortune. The current value of the waqf assets is more than 60 billion riyals. From which donations are constantly being made for the people. Forbes Magazine has included him in the list of top 20 donors in the world.

He founded the world’s largest Islamic bank as well as the world’s largest poultry farm in the Middle East, called Al-Watania Poultry. There is not a city in Saudi Arabia where a mosque was not built with the Al-Razi family’s money. Going to Islamic medicine and charities with regular financial support. 1.5 million workers working in their own organizations are paid before the end of the month.

We are indebted to our country, our society and our people for this success,” he said in an interview. So we have to do something for the country, for the people. ‘He was asked,’ You gave half of the property to your wife and children, you gave the other half. What did you keep for yourself? With a soft smile, Sheikh Sulaiman bin Abdul Aziz Al Rajhi replied, ‘Nothing.’ He said, ‘I am now 80 years old. What else is needed in this short life? The waqf covers my living, travel and medical expenses. I try to do that as little as possible. ‘

You are a billionaire but now you don’t have a penny, how do you feel? Al-Razi smiled softly at the question and said, “I feel like a free bird. When the Creator calls, I can respond immediately, there will be no setback. What could be a bigger relief than this? ’Source: Siasat.com.

Why is there no map of Bangladesh in the national flag?

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National Flag
The national flag is a rare symbol of a country and its race, language, caste, tribe, etc. When it comes to the wealth acquired in the life and history of the Bengalis, the first thing that comes to mind is the unique symbol of the glory of Bangladesh – the national flag of Bangladesh. In exchange for the blood of about 3 million martyrs which we achieved in 1971. However, the current flag that we see everywhere was not the same as before. Let’s find out how the history behind the change of flag and flag design of Bangladesh came about.
Decision to make the flag of Bangladesh. Why is there no map of Bangladesh in the national flag?

Why is there no map of Bangladesh in the national flag?

The design of the flag of Bangladesh was done some time before independence. The first flag of Bangladesh was designed by some activists and student leaders of ‘Shadhin Bangla Nucleus’. Nine years before the war, in September 1972, three BCL leaders – Sirajul Alam Khan, Abdur Razzak and Kazi Aref Ahmed – planned to form a secret organization. Named ‘Swadhin Bangla Biplobi Parishad’, however, they secretly named their party Nucleus. Which was unknown for a long time. In July 1974, the High Command of the Independent Bengali Revolutionary Council or Nucleus was formed with these three members.

June 7, 1980. Bangabandhu will be greeted by the workers’ alliance at Paltan Maidan in Dhaka, the then capital of East Pakistan. The ‘nucleus’ planned to give a separate flag of East Pakistan to Bangabandhu at this event. For this purpose, a Joybangla Bahini with students, ‘February 15 Bahini’ was formed.

To this end, on June 6, BCL leader Kazi Aref Ahmed, ASM Abdur Rob, Shahjahan Siraj, Marshal Monirul Islam, BCL leader Swapan Kumar Chowdhury in room 118 (now 116-117) of Sergeant Zahurul Haque Hall (then Iqbal Hall) of Dhaka University. Jagrannath University (then Jagannath College) BCL leader Nazrul Islam, Comilla district BCL general secretary and central student leader Shivnarayan Das, Engineering University BCL general secretary Hasanul Haque Inu and student leader Yusuf Salauddin Ahmed organized a meeting.

Flags of the past and present
The first design of the flag of BangladeshShiv Narayan Das

According to the unanimous decision of all, based on the initial proposal of Kazi Aref, after the discussion, the design of the flag with yellow map of Bengal as a symbol of golden jute in the middle of the red sun on the green ground was finalized. This map of Bangladesh was added to the flag for a special reason.

Kazi Aref Ahmed Saheb, Kamrul Alam Khan (Khasru) and two others were sent to Bazlur Rahman Laskar’s “Apollo” shop in New Market. Dressed in dark green and dark red, they went to the owner of Pak Fashion in Balaka Bhaban around 12 pm. He was Bihari (non-Bengali). Realizing the matter, he dismissed all the employees and made a flag by sewing a red circle in the middle of the green cloth according to the design without any payment.

Then Yusuf Salauddin Ahmed and Hasanul Haque drew a map of East Pakistan on a tracing paper with a map book from Enamul Haque in room 312 of Quaid-e-Azam Hall (now Titumir Hall) of Inu University of Engineering (now BUET). Comilla Chhatra League president Shivnarayan Das drew a map on the cloth from this tracing paper. He drew the map in the middle of the red circle of the flag using yellow paint and match sticks. He painted the map golden.

When making a map inlaid flag The first hoisting of the flag of Bangladesh on March 2, 1971, the first national flag in the history of Bangladesh was hoisted by ASM Abdur Rob, the student leader and the then Vice President of Daksu, at the West Gate in front of Kala Bhaban, Battala, Dhaka University. Other student leaders and workers were also present at the time. He was the vice president of the student union of Dhaka University at that time. The new symbol was created to prevent the East Pakistani symbol ‘moon’ from being used.

According to the CIA World Factbook, the green color of the flag was used to describe the green nature of Bangladesh. The flag at that time was therefore a map of Bangladesh (then East Bengal) in the middle of a bright green circle. Then at the beginning of the War of Liberation on 23rd March, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman hoisted the national flag at his residence at Dhanmondi No. 32. It was officially adopted as the national flag of Bangladesh on 16 January 1972.

Why the map in the middle of the flag?

According to Kazi Aref Ahmed’s book ‘National State of Bengalis’, it is known that the flag was made as per the decision of Nucleus on June 6, 1970 and this flag is likely to be adopted as the flag of independent Bangladesh later. Then Monirul Islam (Marshal Moni) and Asam Abdur Rob said that this is the texture of the flag
Must be bottle green. Shahjahan Siraj said that there should be some red flag. The position of the red sun in the morning on the bottle green ground.

This design of the flag was then approved by the ‘Nucleus’ High Command. Kazi Aref Ahmed then suggested that the flag should be given a golden map in the middle of the red sun to protect it from Pakistani deception. Because, often the just movement of Bangladesh is propagated by the Pakistani ruling class as having the hand of India or the infiltration of Indians or the activities of Indian agents.

Moreover, at this time a fictional country called United States of Bengal or Bangladesh United States was born. The government administration used to make a map of this fictitious United States of Bengal with the Indian states of West Bengal, Assam and Tripura, East Pakistan and Arakan in Myanmar as a conspiracy to undermine the demand for Bengali autonomy. In order to protect the flag from such propaganda, everyone agreed on the proposal to place the map of Bangladesh in the middle of the red sun in the colors of golden fiber and ripe paddy.

Also one of the most popular and widely used slogans of that time was “Joy Bangla”. In that case, the question remains, which Bengali is being spoken? East Bengal, West Bengal or two Bengalis? It was then decided that the flag would be a land portrait or map of the then East Bengal (present day Bangladesh). Interestingly, the decision was also taken that the map would not be needed if the country became independent – which later came true in the case of the flag (current flag) designed by Patua Kamrul Hasan.

Previously designed flag of Bangladesh
National flag of Bangladesh

After independence, in 1972, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s government asked Patua Kamrul Hasan to remove the map from the flag designed by Shiv Narayan Das and submit a report on the size, color and interpretation of the flag. The color green symbolizes the green nature and youth of Bangladesh, the red color of the circle is the rising sun, the war of independence
Symbol of the blood of the self-sacrificing. So the national flag of Bangladesh has a red circle in the green rectangle.

The flag will have a red circle in the middle of a rectangular green color of 10: 8 length and width. The red circle will have a radius of one-fifth of the length of the flag. This version of the national flag of Bangladesh was officially adopted on 16 January 1972. The modified form by Kamrul Hasan is now the national flag of Bangladesh.

On March 2, 1971, the first flag-emblazoned flag flew


One of the reasons for the omission of the map of Bangladesh in the current flag is that the map cannot be seen properly from both sides of the flag. There will be complications with sewing the right way on the map on both sides of the flag. It will be difficult for anyone other than the painter to draw the flag. The red circle is pressed slightly to one side, so that when the flag flies it can be seen in the middle of the flag.
Originally Shiv Narayan Das was the chief designer of the flag of Bangladesh. Kamrul Hasan changed it a little. However, since the map-emblazoned flag is not used at present, Kamrul Hasan is said to be the designer of the current flag. Shiv Narayan Das is mentioned as the designer of the flag during the war of liberation.

The history of the national flag of Bangladesh is emotional. This flag holds the whole country in its bosom.

Written by: Arif Hosen Rajon

Pandemic COVID-19 Lockdown: Curse or blessing?

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Pandemic COVID-19 Lockdown: Curse or blessing?

When I am writing the content; Oxford University with Astra Zeneca combine just declared “an experimental corona virus vaccine triggered an immune response against COVID-19 in study participants” and In the meantime WHO’s daily health bulletin says the total number of death crossed 617k. In these Lock-down period peoples are divided into two groups basically; one group confidently says they are grateful in this situation and another groups argues they are suffering a lot to manage their livelihood.

Considering both aspect, really COVID-19 is both blessing and curse in different aspect. Let’s discuss the key aspect:

1Blessing side of COVID-19:

We believe this lock-down has turned everyone’s life Topsy turvey and it’s really not clear to us when this situation will end and when we all turn to safe and normal life. Despite all these worries and obstacle, it’s really a great time for reflection, self growth, family bonding, passing pleasure time, studying new books or watching new movies. Some research shows that this lock down has created an Eco friendly environment and some economist believes the virus would be the cause of multiple businesses becoming entirely digital.Oxford Learning Centres Launch Online Learning Program Virtual ...

Children get rid from a big load of book running for classes sometimes without having breakfast or even without finishing morning brushes. In this situation people are not disrupting the nature like before. Some big changes added to the environment like birds are chirping, air pollution is decreasing, animals are returning to their own habitat and sky is clearly visible with beautiful stars. Some environment activist also says Corona virus is not the actual virus; it’s like a vaccine for earth against the real virus which is human being.

CNN reports that countless children are happier these days, they are not busier, have more control over their time and sleeping better which really helpful to make their mental health sound. Parents are getting more time to pass with their child which gives positive messages. According to Peter Grey, psychology researchers at Boston college, “We tend to think children develop best when carefully guided by adults” and this lock-down is the best time to guide the child and helped them to grow, mature and calm down.

Downside/curse of Lock-down in COVID-19 Pandemic:

Having few upsides surely is added a lot of downside in every aspect of Human life. It destroys the economy, the mental health, create violence.

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the threat of domestic violence worldwide. One question has already been raised “Quarantine in home or Prison?” Social distancing could be a nightmare for people facing abuse at home by their partners.

A big number of people as already lost their job, according to World Economic Outlook global growth in 2020 to fall to -3 percent. For the first time since the Great depression, both advanced and emerging market economics will be in recession in 2020.

Corona virus pandemic has severely affected our mental health and we don’t even recognize what is happening because it’s totally foreign and unexpected to us. According to World Economic Forum- Lock down is the world biggest psychological experiment – and we will pay the prizes? People who are quarantined a very likely to develop a wide range of symptom of psychological stress and disorder, including insomnia, stress, anxiety, anger, irritability, emotional exhaustion and depression.  Which may be the great curse for human life in Lock down? Another research shows that among quarantined hospital stuff, almost 10% reported high depressive symptoms.

The COVID-19 has affected the educational system worldwide. Approximately 1.725 billion learners are currently affected worldwide due to closure of schools, colleges and universities. Although different institutions has already started online leaning, but the impact was more severe for disadvantaged children and their families causing interrupted learning which create extra pressure to their mind.

According to Forbes the great lockdown is saving lives while increasing poverty and hunger globally. As business closed their doors and factories shut down their gate, unemployment surged. About 26 million workers field jobless claims since the lockdown. This is also a great curse both for low and middle income family.

Having both sides, we always wish to back the normal life.

Written by:Md. Rony Ibne Masud

Education is the passport to the future

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online-learning
online-learning

“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.”
Malcolm X

When I first heard about the concept called, Zoom. I thought about it and asked myself, is it a stereotype? Then, I learned that, it is something else. In addition, today throughout the whole world, it is the new normal classroom, or should I say meeting room. I do not think Zoom company thought of their bumper success in this period. When people are stuck at home, classroom have been placed to their computers screen or phone screen.

Let us focus on the new normal of our students that is online education. Online education is a type of educational instruction that is delivered via the internet to students using their home computers. The truth is, the education methods and materials provided in online degree programs are often the same as those provided for on-campus programs.

The question remains, is this platform helping our students? The reality is, today we all do not have internet access. So, for the students who live in remote places of the country, they are deprived of education in many cases. Still, we hear news about teachers being harasses at meetings. We hear facts about ignorance, irresponsibility and institutions charging extra fees in this situation. Is it worth enough?Education is the passport to the future

For conducting online classes, some basic requirements must be available to the students and teachers. The first three primary requirements are digital devices, high-speed internet and a platform. Devices mean a personal desktop computer, laptop or at least a smartphone. Uninterrupted high-speed internet is also a primary necessity for online class, as the users have to stream online videos or live videos.

However, unfortunately, the global average mobile internet speed is 25.08 megabytes per second (Mbps) while it is only 9.06mbps in Bangladesh, according to a new report on online habits released by Hoot Suite and We Are Social.

Without high-speed internet, we might browse on the internet and use Facebook or Whats App but cannot stream live videos. The third necessary facility is a user-friendly platform or learning management system. There are many platforms available on the internet such as Google Classroom, Zoom, Moodle, etc. With a short training, students and teachers can use these platforms. This short training is also important for remote learning, as it requires a little bit of digital literacy of the users. Actually, if these three things can be ensured for both teachers and students then online class could be started.

But the main point is that whether these basic requirements are available to the students and teachers or not.

The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics’ Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2019 shows that only 37.6 per cent of households in the country have access to internet. It also found that only 5.6 per cent of households have a computer. I have already said that only internet connection is not adequate for remote learning. It requires uninterrupted high-speed internet. Truly, we are yet to meet infrastructural requirements of online class for all students.

The policy makers need to address these issues to accommodate all the students or a large number of students will be left outside of the system. Government should take initiative to increase Internet facilities to tackle this new normal, and make all the citizens of the state capable of contributing for the country. Because, in this era, you need education above all.

There was a time, when online education was a myth. Many local authorities of our country rebuked it. But, this pandemic taught us a lesson, the significance of online education. For ensuring education for all, we need to rely upon this sector. We cannot send teachers to everywhere, but Internet gives us the scope to reach at the top of any mountain to the southern corner of rivers.

In these circumstances, we should be humble towards our teachers, because at the end they are taking our classes not for just money. Rather, they take care of ourselves. One day, we can again go back to our desks and chairs, for chasing our dreams. As Arthur Ashe said,

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”

Written by: Syed Al Farabi

Cultural Management Executive

Rizwan Rohan

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Rizwan Rohan
Rizwan Rohan

Rizwan Rohan is in fifth grade at Cantonment Public School. At this young age, he has a good reputation in the country. Rizwan Rohan is one of the current child artists in acting and modeling. Rohan has acted in many dramas and commercials.

He has also acted in films. His most notable play is ‘Eclipse’ directed by Mabrur Rashid Banna. ‘Gift 1’ directed by Jayant Rosario, ‘I Love You Mother’, ‘Colors’, ‘Flower Basket’, Telefilm ‘Bodh’ directed by Kishore Mahmud. ‘Reflection’, ‘Kira’, ‘The Unseen’ directed by Nelson Mandal.

Mehdi Hasan has acted in the web series ‘Devil’ and ‘Singara Babu’ directed by Hridoy. And starred in the 6-episode drama series ‘Bhalo Thakhi Bhalo Rakhi’ directed by Gias Uddin Selim and written by Masum Reza. Rohan has also gained a good reputation by acting in the serial drama ‘Baba Thake Basay’ on Duronto TV.

In the play ‘Baba Thake Basay’, the one you know as Uday is our favorite Rohan. He is well known all over the country as Uday.Rohan’s first work was in 7 breast milk awareness dramas officially made for UNICEF Bangladesh and Bangladesh Television. I would be surprised to know, Rohan was only two years old then! The plays are still screened at the main gate of Mohakhali ICDDRB in Dhaka.

Hear another funny thing? So, every Mother’s Day, the drama ‘I love you mother’ starring Rohan has been airing on NTV for the last 5 years. The play ‘Upahar 1’ has been airing every Christmas for the last 7 years.Rohan has been a model for the first time in an advertising image in Ocean City. Then in the television commercials of Ifat Agi Noodles, Robi, Bashundhara Khata, Sevlon Hand Wash, Pran Juice, Pran Achar. Rohan has also been a model for various clothing brands.
Rohan has shocked everyone once again by starring in the film ‘Chiranjeev Mujib’ based on the nation. Everyone was impressed by his performance. He also acted well in the movie ‘Adventure of Sundarbans’.

Rohan sings in his spare time. But not Bengali songs. English songs. Or he has a lot of trouble to pick up the melody of Bengali songs! Can’t pick up the tune properly. So Rohan sang English songs. Practice from YouTube alone. Apart from acting and singing, Rohan can draw very good pictures. Rohan can also recite and swim. Rohan can also give advertisement jingles. Jingle in many advertisements.

Rohan wants to be a solid actor when he grows up. He is continuing that effort. And yes – one more thing – Rohan is so talented and his mother’s constant inspiration is behind his progress. His mother Asha Majid is also a theater worker and actor. He has been with the theater since 1991. Many have worked in drama and advertising. And he also gives jingles in advertisements and dramas. His mother also has many dreams about Rizwan Rohan.

5 Ways to be Mindful and Healthy during the Pandemic

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It’s difficult dealing with the state of the world during the COVID-19 pandemic; the economy and your health, both physical and mental, have taken a hit. Ergo here are 5 Ways to be Mindful and Healthy during the Pandemic. Five surefire ways to get you, your body, and your mind back on track to deal with the present situation.

1. Talk to a friend or a family member

Keep smiling and be you

Studies have shown that stress can be reduced by talking to friends and family members. Stress can have negative impacts on memory and overwork the brain and an article in the American Society of Aging points out that older citizens have better long-term memory, cognitive functions, and allostatic load when they have a better social life and more friends and family members around. This was noted by Piedmont Healthcare in an article called ‘4 Reasons Friends and Family are Good For Your Health.

Talking to family members and friends help to deal with mental health and give a person more coping mechanisms during hardships.

2.Switch to tea instead of coffee

Switch to tea instead of coffee

Tea has less caffeine, this is a known fact but did you know that coffee can drain the body of energy more quickly than tea? Studies have shown that people who drink tea more than coffee have energy that is longer lasting. There are antioxidants in tea; it hydrates your body and skin.

Tea can help reduce stress and it prevents clogged arteries to form which reduces the development of potentially fatal diseases like cancers and tumors. It does wonders for the immune system and helps reduce irritable mood.

3. Read Books

Read Books

Reading helps your brain stay mentally stimulated and improves cognitive stimulation especially when you are in a time of lockdown and do not have a lot going on. It keeps your brain active and of course, increases knowledge. It gives higher analytical ability and so next time you are reading a mystery/ thriller book and guess what happens before you read it, give yourself a pat on the back.

Reading relieves stress and helps you to fall asleep quicker. A study conducted in 2009 at the University of Sussex found that reading can reduce stress by an amount of 68%. It can even help fight depression. Reading fictional books can make you feel better because it can forge a route that leads to escapism. Reading non-fiction can help you deal with mental health as you read about methods of coping and strategies to deal with grueling moments in life. It gives a sense of peace to your mind.

Reading can contribute to an increase in life expectancy. “People who report as little as a half-hour a day of book reading had a significant survival advantage over those who did not read,” said the senior writer, Becca R. Levy, a professor of epidemiology at Yale in the journal, Social Science and Medicine. “And the survival advantage remained after adjusting for wealth, education, cognitive ability, and many other variables.” This was published in 2016 in an article in The Statesmen called ‘People who read books may live longer.’

4.Sleep

We need to sleep as much as we need a proper balanced diet. If you are sleep deprived your body releases higher levels of stress hormones. Sleep also lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels. So those with high blood pressure need to make a habit of getting enough sleep regularly as it can lead to a higher risk of stroke and heart disease.

Sleeping regularly can also help you remember things better and improve your memory. It helps process things better. It may even make you smarter. Catching an afternoon nap can do more than just feel refreshing: it can make you effective, sharp, and alert.

Sleep can impact chemicals in the body including serotonin. A lack of serotonin is more likely to cause depression. Getting good sleep can help fight depression.

5.Reduce salt and sugar intake

5 Low Sodium Foods and Tips to Reduce Salt Intake - NDTV Food

Salt is a mineral that is much needed by the body but an excess of it for a long period of time can lead to terrible impacts on the body.

In a time of stress with the terrible situations during the COVID-19 pandemic, it might be better to have a smaller amount of salt. Lowering salt can help lower blood pressure. Packaged products can have a high level of salt and may lead to higher cholesterol levels that have effects like heart disease.

A high sugar intake regularly can lead to type 2 diabetes, heart disease, dental issues, cavities, etc. At a time of boredom, (especially during a lockdown) even though binging on sugary snacks is common we can try to replace them with healthier options that have more minerals and vitamins, e.g. sliced carrots, cucumbers, or if you still want a little sugar intake sliced apples, pears, etc.

Written by: Shomapty Khandaker

 

 

 

 

The plasma king Sahid Ahmed

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Sahid Ahmed is called The plasma king. He is the Founder of the Plasma Bank of Bangladesh.

He is fighting for his country with this fullest effort along with his amazing and strong team to cope up with this pandemic of COVID -19. He was born on 14 April 1997 in Old Dhaka. And his home town is in Bikrampur.

He is a Child of a business family. His father’s name is Shahadat Hossain. And the mother’s name is Majeda Begum. His volunteer work started from school life. Through scouting, he was given the President Award of Scouts. In spite of being currently the Founder – Plasma Bank of Bangladesh. He is also the Deputy Youth Organizer – Corona Volunteer Networks Also he is with Bangladesh Coordinator – that is working in the American Bangladeshi newspaper named Awaazbd. The plasma king Sahid Ahmed

Also COVID 19 as a rescue member – was associated with UHDP. Despite being a non-medical person in this epidemic, many young people have come forward voluntarily to serve humanity, one of whom is Sahid Ahmed. Whether it was a young man who was brought to Corona, tested, admitted, arranged if someone needed oxygen, managed when an ambulance was needed, where he did not have a foothold, starting from attending a funeral?

He also worked with his team to distribute food aid, masks, and hexisole to helpless families, and at one stage coroner patients created Plasma Bank of Bangladesh, the country’s largest online platform, when they needed plasma. They are already taking steps to help the Barns. Assisted in handing over the bodies in the launch sinking. Undoubtedly Sahid Ahmed is a pride for us. He is an example for every one of us, for every age, a pride for our Bangladesh. Also, he teaches us that if our intentions are strong enough and honest, we can set an example in front of the world.

Written by: Nafisa Tabassum Juena

It is painful to think about not having a home

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It is painful to think about not having a home.The capital of Bangladesh, Dhaka is quite well known to all for it is densely population. Dhaka’s 2020 population is now estimated at 21,005,860. Even, in 1950, the population was nearly three lakh. So, what was the reason behind such a massive shift of people in the capital?

Bangladesh remains one of the most vulnerable countries to the climate crisis with its flat topography making it more prone to significant floods. In 2016, it was ranked sixth on the Climate Risk Index.

The answer is quite simple, climate change. Well, it looks awkward. But the truth is, due to the continuous rise of average sea level. My country has to go thorough river erosion in the southern parts. Due to such calamity, people are losing their homes. In such circumstances, when what you have is only, life with you. There lies no option to settle around rather finding an informal job at the city itself.It is painful to think about not having a home

When countries are destroying the environment, for the sake of power, technology and life style. A country like, Bangladesh known as the Delta of the world. Probably, known for its natural beauty and environment, need to go through immense suffering. Nature always follow a conservation law of happiness. At one end, where someone is becoming billionaire through running mills and factories. In addition, on the other, people like us, have to lose our home, and have to lose everything. It is painful beholding your grandfather’s graveyard demolishing into rivers water. It is painful to think about not having a home, where our golden days of childhood passed.

Climate change is the change in global or regional climate patterns, in particular a change apparent from the mid to late 20th century on wards and attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels.open road

Rising global average temperature is associated with widespread changes in weather patterns. Scientific studies indicate that extreme weather events such as heat waves and large storms are likely to become more frequent or more intense with human-induced climate change.  Climate change has also been connected with other damaging weather events such as more frequent and more intense hurricanes, floods, downpours, and winter storms. Burning fossil fuels, like natural gas, oil, and coal. Burning these materials releases what are called greenhouse gases into Earth’s atmosphere. There, these gases trap heat from the sun’s rays inside the atmosphere causing Earth’s average temperature to rise. This rise in the planet’s temperature is called global warming.

Barack Obama said,

No challenge poses a greater threat to future generation than climate change.”

In terms of carbon emission as per the reports of Union of Concerned Scientist, the top countries with highest carbon emission are China, U.S.A, India, and Russian Federation and so on. One of the key factors of this climate change is of course, emission of greenhouse gases.

For the cause of a resolution, United Nations Climate Change Conferences are yearly conferences held in the framework of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). They serve as the formal meeting of the UNFCCC Parties (Conference of the Parties, COP) to assess progress in dealing with climate change, and beginning in the mid-1990s, to negotiate the Kyoto Protocol to establish legally binding obligations for developed countries to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

World annual deforestation is estimated as 13.7 million hectares a year, equal to the area of Greece. Only new forests or forest growth compensates half of this area. In addition to directly human-induced deforestation, the growing forests have also been affected by climate change, increasing risks of storms, and diseases. Kyoto protocol includes the agreement to prevent deforestation but not the actions to fulfill it.

Clearly, what Trump and his cohort fail to understand is that silly tweets like “Whatever happened to Global Warming?” and press statements downplaying the real impact and causes of climate change can only go so far. Ultimately, the truth will out, by bitter, lived experience if we do not wake up to the urgency of this crisis.

Today countries like, Bangladesh need the support of all for tackling this climate change issue. However, due to such ignorance about the topic, a smooth resolution is still not available.

The sustainable development goal’s 13 number is about climate action. There are over 1.8 billion young people in the world today, 90 per cent of whom live in developing countries, where they tend to make up a large proportion of the population. There are more than 235 million youth in India and 225 million in China alone. Therefore, the population number tells us about the impact that can be played by the youth generation.

Meanwhile, experts worry that a large surge of climate migrants is forming because of increasing climate risk, especially in the coastal areas of the South Asian nation of 160 million people. This migration, causing overpopulation in inner cities, is further leading to the human trafficking of children and women.tahmid

Actually, the effects of climate change is not going to occur now. We have to pay for it in the nearby future. Since, the world leaders and administration will not be at that time, they are not paying any heed to the impacts of climate change at all. However, due to the outbreak of covid-19, it is now or never.

Actually, nature does not see any races, religion, castes and many more while attacking upon us. Today, we have to face the cruelty of nature through this covid-19 pandemic. For the sake of our luxury, we are destroying our earth, where after 50 years our children will exist. Aren’t we doing injustice for them? Aren’t we destroying their childhood in the name of industrialization?

We are the future of this planet. If the administration cannot support us to reduce carbon emission, we shall stop it. Because, it is now or never. The teenagers of this 2020, not by the grown up ones, shall face the upcoming pandemic.

 

Written by:Syed Al Farabi

Barishal Cadet College

 

 

 

 

Ekdala fort

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In about 600 AD, a Hindu king built Ekdala Fort, about 5 km long and 2 km wide, on the west side of the Shitalakshya and Brahmaputra rivers, about 10 km from Kapasia upazila of Gazipur. In 1352, Ilyas Shah renovated the fort to protect it from a possible attack by Sultan Firoz Tughlaq of Delhi. Sultan Feroze Tughlaq of Delhi attacked Ekdala fort twice in 1353 and 1358 AD but could not capture it.Ekdala fort

Later, Nasir Uddin Shah, son of Alauddin Hussain Shah, renovated the fort between 1517 and 1532. During the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar, King Todarmal incorporated this region into the Bhawal Pargana, but the fort was gradually abandoned. Dwar-i Dariya (Dardariya) fort, situated on the banks of Kali Banar river in Rayed union, was used as a branch fort of Ekdala fort.
How to go?

Ekdala fort
Ekdala fort

There are numerous bus services from different parts of Dhaka city to Gazipur crossroads. There are various buses going to Kapasia Upazila from Gazipur crossroads. From Kapasia Upazila Sadar, you can take local transport like CNG, rickshaw or easybike to Ekdala fort located on the bank of Shitalaksha river near Taraganj market.
Where to stay

Kapasia has several interesting resorts. Among them Sarah Resort, Nakshatrabari Resort, Jaleshwari Resort, Rangbasanti Resort, Saheb Bari Resort, Rajendra Eco Resort, Bhawal Resort are some of them. If you want, you can leave Dhaka in the morning and see Ekdala fort and come back effortlessly in the evening.

The shrine of the three leaders

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Shrine of three leaders

The shrine of the three leaders near Doel Chattar in the capital Dhaka is one of the landmarks of Bangladesh’s architecture.

The mausoleum of three political leaders of Bangladesh, namely Sher-e-Bangla AK Fazlul Haque, Hossain Shaheed Suhrawardy, and Khwaja Nazimuddin, has been built on the tombs of the three leaders. The mausoleum of these three leaders is basically an architectural sculpture. There are three Bengal tigers lying in the middle of it. Our three national leaders are AK Fazlul Haque, Hossain Shaheed Suhrawardy and Khwaja Nazimuddin.Shrine of Three National Leaders | The Shrine of Three Natio… | Flickr

Architects Masood Ahmed and SA Zahiruddin designed the sculpture. It was built in 1973 by architects Masood Ahmed and SA Zahiruddin in memory of three eminent leaders. It is a false theory. The shrines of these three popular leaders are located on the north side of Doel Chattar in Dhaka University. The tombs of these three leaders are surrounded by the Shishu Academy and the High Court. These three leaders have played an important role in the politics of per-independence Bengal in the twentieth century as well as in the independence of Bengal.

These three leaders were the then Chief Ministers of Bengal. Sher-e-Bangla AK Fazlul Haque, also known as the Tiger of Bengal. Fazlul Haque was a famous Bengali politician. He was the mayor of Calcutta and the prime minister of undivided Bengal. He was elected Prime Minister of East Pakistan in 1954 and Home Minister of Pakistan in 1955. He later served as the Governor of East Pakistan. He is one of the key leaders in the formation of the United Front.Shrine of the three leaders

Born into the Nawab family of Dhaka, Khwaja Nazimuddin was one of the leading politicians of Bengal. He became the Governor General of Pakistan in 1947 and became the second Prime Minister of Pakistan in 1951. On 16 April 1953, Nazimuddin was deposed. Hussain Shaheed Suhrawardy was a famous Bengali politician and lawyer. In 1924 he became the Deputy Mayor of Calcutta Municipality and in the cabinet of Khwaja Nazimuddin he was the Minister of Labor and Minister of Municipal Supplies. He was the Chief Minister of East Bengal. He formed the East Pakistan Students League in 1948 and the East Pakistan Awami Muslim League in 1949. He formed the United Front with AK Fazlul Haque and Maulana Bhasani. Until 1958, he was the Prime Minister of Pakistan.Tin Netar Mazar - Three Leaders Mausoleum (AK Fazlul Huq, Khwaja ...

Just as this historic shrine will bring you the history of Bengal, its beautiful environment will keep you away from mechanics for a while and give you peace. You can visit this place with your family at low cost.

It was built in 1973 by architects Masood Ahmed and SA Zahiruddin in memory of three eminent leaders. It is a false theory.

The context of Humayun Ahmed’s short stories

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Humayun Ahmed

The context of Humayun Ahmed’s short stories. As far as I can remember, the first book I read by Humayun Ahmed when I was very young was called ‘Neel Hati’. That time I was probably in fourth grade student. Then when I start reading his book again, I read Ninth grade, and at that time I probably read a book called ‘Tomader Jonno Bhalobasha’, also called Science Fiction, I don’t remember it that way anymore, because that was thirty-five years ago. .

Then I read two of his most famous books at that time, one ‘Nandito Naroke’, the other ‘Shankho Neel Karagar’. What used to happen was that Humayun Ahmed’s writings were written almost everywhere in the Eid issues of the newspapers of that time. They were also read.

The thing that happened at that time was that I started writing prose little by little even though I didn’t want to print it. There was a time when I would get up in class XI, so the two books that was written by Humayun Ahmed had such an effect on us that I secretly tried to write a novel based on the story of Humayun Ahmed’s ‘Nandito Naroke’. Even the names of the characters in my attempt to write that novel were close to the names of Humayun Ahmed’s characters, and I named that novel-effort ‘Nindito Naroke’, and I wrote in good men like Humayun Ahmed.

It is through this incident that one can better understand how I was influenced by Humayun Ahmed in my early life.

Then I noticed that there was a regular drama on television on Fridays, called ‘Ei Shob Din Ratri’. We watched it with great enthusiasm, and I think the popularity of Humayun Ahmed as a fiction writer, novelist, storyteller or writer started with the huge popularity of this play. This was not the case before.

Whatever I have to read, whatever I have at hand, I read, many times I don’t want to judge. It is true that I read Humayun Ahmed’s books as much as I enjoyed watching television dramas. I once calculated that I read the lion’s share of his books. I can say by name, I have read even the last writings which are big in size, I am talking about the books after ‘Jochana and Jananir golpo’, ‘Jochana and Janani’s story’ is first published continuously in the literary pages of Bhorer Kagoj, later It closed after a few installments were printed and came out in book form much later. So ‘The Story of Jochna and Janani’, ‘Deyal’, ‘Matal Hawa’, ‘Badshah Namdar’, I mean the books that are a little healthy, I have also noticed that I have read them.

But after further reading, what I think is that storytelling is very enjoyable, but storytelling and novel are not the same thing in one breath. And that is my perception. But I’m not talking about small or large size. Shape is not an issue here, but the art we understand to mean a novel is not just an extraordinary story that we enjoy reading, the novel is much more than a story. And from this point of view, I don’t think there is anything special in Humayun Ahmed’s novel beyond the story or that he has been able to do it.

Even if I talk about ‘Nandito Naroke’ or ‘Shankho Neel Karagar’, I would say, those are wonderful writings. If we call it a novella, it’s not exactly a novel — and that’s why they’re great, but I can’t find what I mean by a novel. But that doesn’t matter to a writer. And at the same time it needs to be said that the writings that Humayun Ahmed wrote as a novel are the writings of Humayun Ahmed but have not been written before in Bengali literature, and these writings have also influenced the mind of the reader.

If we come to the context of Humayun Ahmed’s short stories, I will first say that many stories have been written in different languages ​​in the world, they have also gained readership, but many times we do not call them short stories compared to Rabindranath or Chekhov. And from that point of view, in this comparison, I think Humayun Ahmed is a very successful story writer. His technique of writing short stories is remarkable, he has written some good short stories in tight weaving.
Humayun Ahmed did not use any superfluous words in the prose of short stories, I have to say that. He says exactly what he wants to say in the tight weave in his short stories, sometimes with humorous sentences, lots of hints inside the sentences that are not found in his novels called long stories. Rather, I think their structure or wheels would have been a bit sloping, irrelevant, but it never happened in the case of his short stories. I still remember reading one of his books at first, probably ‘Nishikabbo’ or ‘Winter and Other Stories’.
Some of the stories from there fascinated me a lot. After that I became a very discerning reader of his short stories. Read and read yet. In my opinion, in terms of art, he has written several successful short stories in Bengali. If I say by name – ‘Mrittu Gondho’, ‘1971’ – I think he wrote this story later in the form of a novel, although it is only my idea. Then ‘Chokh’, ‘Khadok’, ‘Jalil Saheber Petition’ — which is a remarkable addition to Bengali prose in the context of the liberation war of Bangladesh.

That is why I would say that Humayun Ahmed is very successful as a short story writer.

Original: Prashant Mridha

Audio writing: Ashikur Rahman