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  • arnob Arnob - 70 minutes of great emotional journey of the one and only
    Bangali Life & Memory

    Arnob – 70 minutes of great emotional journey of the one and only

    October 3, 2021 - By Aziza Ahmed Paula

    Arnob – story of a musician, a boy and a magic by Tahmid Islam Arnob, you have most likely heard of him, if you’re a young, middle aged, old or just simply a person residing in any corner of Bangladesh and enjoy listening to music. You probably even have some of your favorite memories or a time in your life where Arnob’s music has helped you pass your time. Something about the chords that Arnob uses and the voice that he sings in just enraptured you in a way nothing else can. Such is the magic of the musical genius…

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  • Tagore 1 Tagore's Timelessness
    Books, Faith & Contemplation

    Tagore’s Timelessness

    August 17, 2021 - By Tasnia Naureen

    Tagore’s Timelessness : A name we are all familiar with from our childhoods, from the songs on the radio to the stories we would study in Bangla classes, is Rabindranath Tagore. In Bengali history and culture he is not just a name, but a pillar of the country’s literature and music. Not only that, his works have spread throughout the globe and earned him the title of Biswakabi. Tagore’s talents range throughout most, if not all, areas of Bengali literature. His philosophy and uniqueness depicted in his writing earned him the Nobel prize in 1913. Although he is given the…

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    Buddha

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  • Dhaka and Music – Peace in a Hectic City
    Books, Faith & Contemplation

    Dhaka and Music – Peace in a Hectic City

    July 26, 2021 - By Tasnia Naureen

    Music has been an integral part of most cultures around the globe. To this day, music continues to change and evolve, as more people use it to make unique soundtracks to their everyday lives. As a Bengali, it has been an even bigger part of our culture. From Nazrul’s songs about war to Tagore’s love songs, Bangla is able to truly capture the heart’s language through melodies. Songs in one’s mother tongue best expresses feelings of the soul. As much as music plays a part in our culture, and ultimately in our upbringing, the place we grow up in also…

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  • Bangali Life & Memory

    Durga Puja Festival

    October 12, 2015 - By Aziza Ahmed Paula

    [ Durga Puja Festival ] I am a person who enjoys every festival that takes place on earth. In Bangladesh, we get to celebrate the Muslim and Hindu festivals more. Durga Puja Festival is something that makes me happy instantly. When I was young my maternal grandmother’s house used to be in old Dhaka, a place called Hatkhola. There was a school called Narishikkha Mandir just beside my cousin’s house. As the boundary wall was half broken we could always go to the school without any permission. Especially on Puja days we used to go and enjoy the festivities. Old…

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  • Beautiful peaceful serene earthy home
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    Peace, love and happiness

    October 5, 2015 - By Aziza Ahmed Paula

    [ Peace, love and happiness] Blissful and calmI may not be a very religious person but I am a spiritual person. I prefer to meditate, do yoga and have small rituals that helps my mind to be calm and feel peaceful inside and out. Spirituality is not a belief but it is a lifestyle. We have to liberate our mind and be aware of all the happenings around us. Spirituality is our inner voice, it helps us to see through things better.  I live in a small apartment and it is not possible for me to have a room to…

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