The historic Andarkilla Shahi Mosque in Chattogram tells the story of the Mughal conquest of Chattogram. It is said that this fort was once a hideout for Mughal and Portuguese pirates. On January 27, 1666 AD, Umed Khan, son of Shaista Khan, the then Mughal ruler of Chattogram, entered the...
Time travel has always been one of the most fascinating dreams of humankind. From cartoons like Doraemon’s time machine to great scientists like Albert Einstein, everyone has shown deep curiosity about moving beyond yesterday and tomorrow. But is it really possible, or is it only imagination? Science tells us that...
We are the children of lightning and screen, Born in the chaos, digitally keen. They said we’re lazy, lost in our phone— But we brought a dictator down on our own. We knew no fear, we had no sleep, We cried for the dead, but never weep. We fought not...
Mahmoud Abu Nujaila, was a Palestinian human rights defender, medical doctor, and humanitarian healthcare worker with Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF). He had written on a hospital whiteboard used for planning surgeries: “Whoever stays until the end, will tell the story. We did what we could. Remember us.” They...
It was a sunny morning like any other. Yet, something felt different that day. Alisha could sense an unusual tension in the air. The faces of her family members were clouded with worry, and anger simmered in the silence. Her brother, Abdullah, hadn’t gone to college, nor had he told...
Sometimes, I battle a shadowy foe, A demon all too familiar, Depression’s woe. There are nights my body makes me weep; I cannot eat, nor find solace in sleep. The pain consumes, and tears I cry, A whisper says, “Perhaps it’s time to die.” But then, my mind screams, “No!...
Come to the Holy Quran, It will give you peace; It is important for you, Please don’t miss it. The Quran spreads light, Can’t you see that? Do you enjoy darkness? That is not good.
Words coming out of a dear one Can either make or break, Positive words make difficult battles Seem like pieces of a cake. Words can heal, or can kill too, How to use words? That’s up to you. Words can be harsh, or can be sweet Words can be cool,...
In search of the quietest quiet, I found a place full of chaos. Seeking a utopian world, I arrived on dystopian lands. Yearning for divine love, I stumbled upon a world of hate. A world of fear and treachery, A world of torment and destruction. A world consumed by lust,...
This terra is canoodled by all. A few can keep away, But many cannot surreptitiously fall. As they perceive it, it’s not all. The unobtrusive endeavours, But later fall. Legionary theories- it’s an Olympus. Just to eat, to sustain, and to live, Since they passed into oblivion to leave. Hear!...
I’m not someone who always wanted a Prince Charming. I don’t want to be the type of woman who needs a man, but I’d rather be the type of lady a man needs. I’m definitely looking for a man with an attractive personality. My man should keep me neither below...
Recently, I was watching a musical show aired at one of the Bangla channels to mark Rabindranath Tagore’s death anniversary. Here in the USA, I miss being with Tagore every single minute. Yes, there might be a lot of trumpets, tubas or pianos everywhere, but a harmonium beside a pair...
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