Day: February 7, 2025

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Arpona Rani Rajbongshi’s Valentine’s Day Drama ‘Alo Andhare’

For the arrival of spring and Valentine's Day, the love-themed play "Alo Andhare" (Light and Shadow) has been created under the direction of Naznin Hasan Khan and written by Arpona Rani Rajbongshi. The play stars Shofol Khan, Maftoha Jannat Zim, Farid Hossain, Anwar Shahi, and others.Regarding the play, Naznin Hasan Khan said, "Valentine's Day is not just about love stories or exchanging flowers. It also includes the stories of failure, sacrifice, rebellion, deprivation, regret, and separation. 'Alo Andhare' is such a story, and I believe it will touch the hearts of lovers."Arpona Rani Rajbongshi said, "In 'Alo Andhare,' there is a multifaceted burning of love in life, where the protagonist is not only a husband but also a lover. In today's society, where divorces are happening fre...

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Botanical Gardens to Be Developed as Conservation Sites: Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan

Breaking News, National

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, has emphasized that botanical gardens are not merely recreational spaces but vital centers for nature conservation. The government is committed to transforming these gardens into conservation sites, and any effective proposals in this regard will be given due consideration.She made these remarks today while delivering the inaugural address as the chief guest at the Annual Botanical Conference 2024, organized at Jahangirnagar University. She joined the event virtually from her Dhaka residence.The Advisor highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to protect endangered forest areas, including hilly and coastal forests. However, she noted that while attempts ar...

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Two Books by Director Walid Ahmed at the Ekushey Book Fair

Breaking News, Literature

Director Walid Ahmed has released two books at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair. Published by Sadamata, the books are titled “Dure Godhuli” and “Kothar Jadu”. They are available at stall number 519 of Dhrupadi Publications at the book fair.This is the first time Walid Ahmed has published books at the Ekushey Book Fair. Regarding this, he said, "I initially started my journey with songwriting. Since 2010, my songs have been released regularly. Later, I had to write stories, dialogues, and scripts for the dramas and films I directed. However, this is the first time my books have been published at the book fair. Although, I have two other books in English—Infinite Success and Magic of Presentation—which are available worldwide on Amazon."Walid Ahmed explained that “Dure Godhuli” is a collec...

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The Next Generation Trapped in Weak Parenting!

Breaking News, Opinion

Rezaur Rahman RizviFor the past few days, one of the most talked-about news headlines across social media and mainstream media in Bangladesh has been the case of 11-year-old Arabi Islam Suba, a student of class six who went missing from Mohammadpur, Dhaka. When her father posted about her disappearance on Facebook, the post went viral almost instantly. People from all walks of life, including media personalities, shared the post and urged everyone to help find her. The news was widely covered by all major media outlets, and law enforcement authorities took the matter seriously, ultimately locating her.Most aware readers are already familiar with this case. However, this discussion is not about Suba’s disappearance or recovery but rather about the significant role that weak parentin...

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BRAC Bank inaugurates its second branch in Cox’s Bazar

Breaking News, Business

BRAC Bank has opened a new branch in Cox’s Bazar, strengthening its presence in the tourist city.With two branches in the city, customers will have more options for availing of best-in-class banking services in spacious premises with modern facilities.The inauguration of another branch in the country’s top holiday destination and commercially important place signifies BRAC Bank's commitment to covering more areas and reaching out to diverse customers.Meheriar M. Hasan, Chairperson, and Selim R. F. Hussain, Managing Director & CEO, BRAC Bank, formally inaugurated the branch at Kolatoli in Cox’s Bazar on February 6, 2025.Sheikh Mohammad Ashfaque, Deputy Managing Director and Head Branch Distribution Network, attended the inauguration ceremony. A. K. M. Tareq, Senior Zonal...