The Failed Man’s Vesuvius and Rebecca
In the thriller novel Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier, the protagonist Maxim’s “success”—his wealth, status as master of Manderley, and … Read more
Reflections
Personal essays and reflections, in English and Bangla, on life, society, nature and the questions that stay with us after the reading is done.
Sheikh Hasina Resignation: Unexpected way of repetition of history in 2024
Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh has resigned as the protesters attacked the Gono Bhaban, her state residence today … Read more
Beauty and Shamelessness of Love: When Shamelessness In Love Is a Quality of a Great Lover
Shamelessness in love is the audacity to express your emotions without restraint, defying the rumours of doubt with the cries … Read more
When poverty is a shame to the glittering world
Poor and poverty humiliate the posh world and are an embarrassment to the very people who are running the economic … Read more
International Day of Happiness 2026: What is Happiness, Why Happiness Matters, and How to Attain Happiness
Celebrate International Day of Happiness by exploring the meaning of happiness, why it is important, and how you can achieve it. Discover practical tips and insights to help you cultivate greater joy and fulfillment in your life.
Hill cutting in Bangladesh and the heart-breaking deforestation 2023
Deforestation, forest degradation, hill cutting, and filling up of ponds, natural water reservoirs, canals and rivers have been the man-made … Read more
Darkside Of Showbusiness: Performers Died During Performances
This article explores the tragic and sometimes shocking phenomenon of performers who have died while on stage or in the midst of a performance. From famous musicians to actors and stunt performers, we delve into the stories behind these untimely deaths and the impact they had on the world of entertainment.
Why a mother would sell her son and Kairun Nahar commits suicide for unrequited love
Pressured by scarcity a mother took her son to sell in the market for $130 in Chittagong and Kairun Nahar, … Read more
Philosophy of love and our different lovely ideas
Philosophy of love is to philosophise love. Philosophy is defined as “love of knowledge and wisdom. Love has degenerated into a modern-day commodity.
Coastal Erosion in Bangladesh: The Land, Homes and Crops Lost
My personal observation on climate change impact on low-lying areas in Bangladesh. The coastal erosion caused by prevailing changes in the weather pattern is heart-breaking to witness with my own eyes.
Ted Williams Went Viral, Then Relapsed. His Golden Voice Survived
Tad Williams, a man from Brookline, New York, Famed as ‘ man with golden voice’ has gone to Hollywood from homeless, drinking Grey Goose from drinking rotgut in a matter of minute.
শান্তির প্রতীক কি: কোরিয়ানদের স্বেচ্ছা-কারাবাস
শান্তির প্রতীক কি? কারাবাস শান্তিময় হয় কি করে? কোরিয়ানদের শান্তির সন্ধানের স্বেচ্ছা-কারাবাস প্রমান করছে যান্ত্রিকতার এই শান্তির কতটা দরকার, হোক তা কারাবাসের মাধ্যমে।
Paying to Be Locked Up: Korea’s Prison Retreat for Peace of Mind
Peace of mind and self-paid self-imprisonment of Koreans is a new term for the modern world how peace is to be redefined in a broader way. Peace in confinement!
Science And Nature: The alarming Expansion Of Science And Reduction Of Nature
science and nature and the alarming expansion of science and annihilation of nature and men have perhaps been closely knitted. … Read more
প্রকৃতি ও বিজ্ঞান আর মানুষ: এক পরিব্রাজকের যন্ত্রণা Science and human fatality
প্রকৃতি ও বিজ্ঞান আর মানুষ হয়ে উঠেছে এক অবিচ্ছেদ্য সম্মিলন যা মানবজাতির বিনাশের খুব সম্ভবপর কারণ হয়ে উঠতে পারে অদূর … Read more
Kulsum Johar Godabari and the Saudi Beauty Contest Buzz of 2024
Every few months a photograph travels across Bangladeshi Facebook with a caption calling the woman in it a Saudi princess … Read more