Bangladesh Politicians: Is This All we got? Do we have to choose One of them?

Khondoker Delowar Hussein, the nominated Secretary General of BNP. recently returned from USA after almost a month of post-medical Check up. Before that Abdul Jalil the Secretary General of AL. got release on bail for treatment in Singapore. He is

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On departure of Pamela Bone by Dilruba Shahana

This is sad to know that Pamela Bone is no more there to write her column. She is the one while I disagreed angrily with her she still wrote personally to me to explain her views. Yes, I disagreed with

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Make sure next govt won't allow hartal, Business leaders ask CG

Top business leaders of the country yesterday urged the caretaker government to make sure before the next general election that the political forces which will come to power through polls will not allow hartal or closure of ports in any

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My Boss Told Me to Come

Mr. V. Toxo is a 39-year-old senior Executive official came to a private Psychiatrist. "My boss thinks I need help with my management style." He stated the reason to the Psychiatrist. Mr.Toxo first confirms with the Psychiatrist that the content

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ক্যানবেরার খেরোখাতা ১ (originally wirtten for somewhereinblog.net)

ব্লগ জীবনের শুরুতে অনেকের দেখাদেখি আমিও প্রবাস জীবন নিয়ে কিছু লেখার চেস্টা করেছিলাম। ভেবেছিলাম অন্যসব লেখার মাঝে মাঝে নিত্যকার কিছু ঘটনা,অনুভূতি ব্লগের পাতায় লিখে রাখবো। তবে অস্থিরমনা অলস মানুষদের যা হয় আমারও সেই একই দশা। লেখা আর হয়ে উঠেনি। ভাবছি

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Spectre of food rationing hits US

The spectre of food rationing arose in America today as retailers began imposing limits on rice and flour sales following bulk purchases by customers alarmed by rocketing global prices for staple foods. Wal-Mart’s cash-and-carry division, Sam’s Club, announced that it

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Meeting to discuss building a Permanent Cyclone Shelter in Bangladesh by the Community members in Australia on 11 May 2008

To : All Concerned Community members/organisations/Media in Australia Subject: Meeting to discuss building a Permanent Cyclone Shelter in Bangladesh by the Community members in Australia Dear All, A meeting to discuss the proposal for financing the construction of a permanent

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2008 Annual General Meeting for BASSA in Adelaide on 4 May 2008

From: – General Secretary Dear Members, Assalamualikum. Notice is hereby given that the 2008 Annual General Meeting for BASSA will be held at 4:00 pm on Sunday 4th May, 2008 at Richmond Primary School, 8 Surrey Rd, Keswick, Adelaide. Agenda:

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Bangla School Sports and Pahela Boishakh in Adelaide

Bangla School sports has celebrate Bangla new year 1415 held on Saturday 19th. April 2008 at BonythonPark, Port Road, Adelaide at 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.There was plenty of activities for children as well as their parents. As this event

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‘Peace train’ between Dhaka and Kolkata: A new era of relationship?

The opening of the passenger train service on 14th April on Bengali New Year’s day between Dhaka and Kolkata, has ended the 43 year hiatus in Dhaka-Kolkata rail link. The passenger train that was introduced during the British days was

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An artiste bares her soul : Krishnokoli's debut album 'Shurjey Bandhi Basha' by Karim Waheed

Kazi Krishnokoli Islam aka Krishnokoli is not new to the creative sphere. Born and raised in Khulna, she was introduced to the world of music by her mother, Meherun Nesa. Krishnokoli trained under Shadhon Ghosh (Tagore songs) and Basudeb Biswas

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Our fiscal year should be based on Bangla calendar by Syed Muazzem Ali

PAHELA Baisakh, the first day of the Bangla year, was recently celebrated with much gaiety and enthusiasm all over the country. The celebrations over, we now ponder the question: How can we go beyond the rituals and make Nobo Borsho

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Ethnic clothing can boost mental health: study

By Corinne Podger from Radio Australia A new study says allowing school children to wear clothes that reflect their ethnic identity can be good for their mental health. One-thousand white British and Bangladeshi teenagers were asked about their culture, social

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Bitter Truth : Choice of candidates crucial in the Parliamentary polls by Md. Asadullah Khan

THE forthcoming parliamentary election could turn out to be a poll that marks a turning point in Bangladeshi politics. Exasperated with the performance of the democratic governments in 15 years, voters will have a chance of either putting things straight

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Message from Mrs. Ouderland, wife of Mr. W A S Ouderland Birpratik

Message from Mrs. Ouderland "I am delighted to know that the Ouderland Memorial Committee has organised a month long film festival in honour of the gallant freedom fighters of Bangladesh liberation war including my husband Mr. W A S Ouderland

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Film Festival in Bangladesh Fair 20 April 2008

ITIHASH KOTHA KOI On the occasion of past independence day of Bangladesh a series of film festival has been organised by the Ouderland Memorial Committee in Australia. Feature films and documentaries on our liberation war are now periodically screening in

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The IPL Revolution _ It’s now reality by Nawshad Shah

The much anticipated and sometime controversial Indian Premier League (IPL) is going to start from 18th April (Friday). We have heard of houses being auctioned off, as also cars, memorabilia, stocks and shares. But in an innovative and historic scheme,

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Kaaba key sets new Islamic art auction record

By Mike Collett-White Reuters – Thursday, April 10 04:50 pmLONDON (Reuters) – A 12 century key to the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest site in Islam, sold for 9.2 million pounds late on Wednesday, setting a new record

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Evening Stars by Abrar Ahmed 0

Evening Stars Happiness and laughter is All I offer to you,Pride and pleasurePeace and joy, all wrapped in love, I gift them all No matter where I am or where I may be, asEvening stars I shall twinkle on.Sense of

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BSPC presents a youth drama (Passageways of Suburbia) in Sydney on 3 May 2008

Bangladesh Society for Puja and Culture Inc (BSPC) pleased to inform you that we will host a youth drama (Passageways of Suburbia) on 3rd of May 2008 at Polish Club, Ashfield. We would be honoured if you attend. It will

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Bangladesh Politics : When Time entered in the tunnel

It was clearly visible to the people of Bangladesh the failure of the above two top leaders prior to 1 /11 as they failed to exhibit statesmanship and which end in so-called “ Derailed Train” situation. Since 1/11 the two

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