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Protests erupt over demolition of poet Rafiq Azad's Dhanmondi residence
poet Rafiq Azad

Protests erupt over demolition of poet Rafiq Azad's Dhanmondi residence

The house located at 139/4A, Road No. 1 in Dhanmondi (western side) is situated on approximately 5 kathas of land. According to sources, the one-story house was temporarily allotted in the name of poet Dilara Hafiz by the ‘Estate Office’ in 1988. At the time, Dilara Hafiz was serving as a lecturer at Eden College.

Soumitra Dev: Demise of timely voice of protest
Soumitra Dev: Demise of timely  voice of protest

Soumitra Dev: Demise of timely voice of protest

a shadow of sorrow fell over social media, especially Facebook, as news spread of the poet’s passing at a hospital in Khilgaon on Tuesday morning (April 15). Poet's admirers, writers, and journalists expressed their grief over his death. His friends described the loss as 'sudden' and 'unreliable', flooding the online space with messages of mourning. Many wrote: "A clear-spoken, protest-oriented voice of his time."

What kind of protest is looting?
What kind of protest is looting?

What kind of protest is looting?

There is no doubt that the occupying Israel is carrying out the greatest massacre of the century in Gaza. A completely planned genocide. The Israeli aggression is no longer limited to occupation; it is a well-planned blueprint to completely annihilate the Palestinians. Gaza is now a huge mass grave. One after another family is buried under the rubble.

Liberation War: The murder of Saint Sudharam and his twenty devotees
Liberation War: The murder of Saint Sudharam and his twenty devotees

Liberation War: The murder of Saint Sudharam and his twenty devotees

Sri Sri Sudharam Baba was a Hindu ascetic. While he was quite known among the people of Old Dhaka, he also had countless devotees and disciples throughout the country. Despite being a Hindu saint, he was respected by Muslims as well. Although there are no books dedicated to him, many stories about him are passed on through local traditions.

Book fair ends with no specific info on sales figure
Book fair ends with no specific info on sales figure

Book fair ends with no specific info on sales figure

The Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2025 has concluded amid concerns over low customer turnout and various uncertainties. Traditionally, on the last day of the fair, Bangla Academy announces the total sales amount, but this year, no such data has been released, raising numerous questions and uncertainties.

Publishers express "utter disappointment" over book sales at fair
Publishers express "utter disappointment" over book sales at fair

Publishers express "utter disappointment" over book sales at fair

Publishers had high hopes for the final day of the book fair, especially since it coincided with Friday, a weekly holiday. They expected large crowds of visitors and a surge in book sales. However, the turnout was relatively low, leaving most publishers deeply disappointed with their sales. Although the number of visitors increased slightly in the evening, sales remained poor.