Category Archive for "Bangladesh & Liberation War"
Divisions of Bangladesh & ৬৪ জেলার নাম ও প্রতিষ্ঠিত সাল
The administration of Bangladesh is divided into eight major regions called Divisions (বিভাগ). Each Division is named after the major city within its jurisdiction that also serves as the administrative headquarters of that division. Each division is further split into…
What is Pitha Utshob (পিঠা উত্সব)?
Many Bangladeshi organizations around the world organize this festivity call “Pitha Utshob (পিঠা উত্সব)” to promote and maintain the heritage and the vibrant rich culture of Bangladesh. During the festival cultural programs such as Music, children’s dance, art competition, singing,…
Victory Day (বিজয় দিবস – Bijoy Dibos), 16th December 1971
Victory Day (বিজয় দিবস – Bijoy Dibos), 16th December 1971, Declaration of Independence, March 26, 1971 Victory Day (বিজয় দিবস – Bijoy Dibos): is a national holiday in Bangladesh celebrated on December 16 to commemorate the victory of the Allied…
THE POLITICAL SCENE OF BANGLADESH IN THE EARLY YEARS OF PAKISTAN: AN ASSESSMENT
Bijoy Setona Sodie Poduk Ridoe Ridoe: The movement for a separate homeland for the Muslims of Indian subcontinent had reached its pinnacle with the emergence of Pakistan as an independent nation-state on August 14, 1947. Mohammad Ali Jinnah was the greatest…
41 Years of Democracy or 41 Years of PORIBAR TONTRO?
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” – Declaration of Independence, December…
“Shubo Nabo Barsho” ~ Bengali New Year
(Bengali: নববর্ষ Nôbobôrsho (from Sanskrit Navavarsha=New Year) or Poela Boishakhi (পহেলা বৈশাখ Pôela Boishakhi or পয়লা বৈশাখ Pôela Boishakhi or Pohela Boishakhi, from Sanskrit= Pohela Vaisakhi) is the first day of the Bengali calendar, celebrated in both Bangladesh and West…
40 Years of Democracy
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” – Declaration of Independence, December…
Radwan Chowdhury serves as the CEO of McWeadon Education. He was the founder and CEO of AA Global Solutions, a leading consulting firm and UDiON Foundation a global non-profit organization. Radwan is a motivational speaker, activist, author and an entrepreneur with nearly 15 years of executive management and consulting experience. Radwan believes “Education is the best way to end the cycle of poverty and the exploitation of children”. He’s “Dedicated to the Unfinished Work of Equal Opportunity and Justice for All”.
