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Families of Measles, Cholera patients spend a bleak Eid inside Hospital in Bogura
While the country celebrated Eid-ul-Azha, several families in Bogura spent a somber holiday inside the isolation ward of a hospital as their loved ones battled measles and cholera infections.
Eid and spirituality
From external festivals to inner awakening, while Eid is a significant religious celebration in Islam, it transcends mere external joy, feasting, or social gatherings. The true essence of Eid resides in its spiritual teachings, which cleanse the human heart, awaken moral values, and strengthen the bond with Allah; thus establishing an enduring joy of introspection within the mind of the saint or individual. The two Eids in Islam, Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Azha—though differing in context—share a common objective: self-restraint, surrender, and self-realization. Eid-ul-Fitr represents a spiritual reward attained following the external and spiritual endeavors of the month of Ramadan. Ramadan instructs individuals to exercise control over hunger, thirst, and desires. By refraining from permissible things even during daylight hours, individuals come to understand that they can align their will with the will of Allah. This self-discipline fosters qualities such as patience, compassion, and gratitude within the human heart.
Teaching of Qurbani: A message of self-purification, sacrifice and social harmony
Eid-ul-Azha is among the most significant religious celebrations of the Muslim Ummah. The focal point of this festival is Qurbani, which transcends mere animal slaughter; it serves as a profound symbol of self-sacrifice, self-purification, and reverence for Allah. The essence of Qurbani lies in relinquishing greed, envy, pride, and self-centeredness, thereby awakening human values.
Colorful Eid celebrations in the days of black and white TV
Our childhood years were indeed uncomplicated yet filled with joy. At that time, there were not many forms of entertainment media available. The only options were Betar and Bangladesh Television (BTV). The television sets were black and white, with screen sizes of 14 inches, 17 inches, and 20 inches. I did not encounter a larger TV set in anyone's home during that period. However, despite watching TV programs in black and white, the experiences were quite vibrant. In the era I am discussing, particularly regarding Eid celebrations on television, there were no color TVs, VCRs, HD TVs, computers, DVDs, or YouTube. There was solely one channel, BTV. Most villages had not yet received electricity. Nevertheless, in our time, Raozan village in Chattogram had electricity. As far as I recall, we began watching TV in 1980. BTV's broadcasts likely commenced in the afternoon and concluded at midnight. The programming began with the national anthem and ended with the national flag and anthem being displayed.
From hand-cut semai to Arabian kunafa, the evolution of Bengali Eid food
The morning of Eid brings with it a delightful fragrance that fills the air. New garments, the scent of perfume, and families gathering to share meals and drinks, along with visits to neighbors and relatives, characterize the Bengali Eid.
Superhumans lie dormant in all individuals around the globe
When we were engaged in the organization of Eid-ul-Fitr, surrounded by lights, music, and the delightful aroma of polao-semai. Conversely, a man was deeply engrossed in meditation within a mountain cave. In this isolated cave situated in a remote mountain, he sought the answer to 'Mo Ko Ho (Who am I)'. To safeguard himself from wild animals and potential tiger attacks in the unprotected cave, he had placed a spear by his side. As we envision this scene, it conjures the image of a mythical saint; it may appear to be a surreal tale. However, this is not merely a story. Amidst his introspection in the mountain cave, the internationally acclaimed martial arts grandmaster and world record-holding superhuman Acharya Yuri Vajramuni was celebrating Eid. During this period of intense focus, he would occasionally descend to the city to gather food from the remote mountains. This respite allowed for a personal conversation with the globally recognized Thunder Shinman. The most intriguing aspects of the dialogue between Acharya Yuri and Views Bangladesh News Editor Maria Salam are summarized here.
Ramisa is gone: Heart immersed in dull, icy darkness
Currently, the familiar classroom of the second grade at the Popular Model School in Mirpur is enveloped in silence. Outside, the sun blazes, yet the interior of the room is shrouded in a dull, icy gloom. The bench where Ramisa, the class's top student, would sit daily to organize her books with remarkable skill, feels even more desolate and quiet today.
Korotoa river under threat from encroachment, pollution by TMSS
The Korotoa River in northern Bangladesh is facing severe environmental degradation due to alleged encroachment and industrial pollution, with local residents and stakeholders blaming several industrial facilities operated by Thengamara Mohila Sabuj Sangha (TMSS).
Along with measles, children are being infected with adenovirus: Dr. Muaz
A total of 459 children have died from measles and measles-like symptoms in the country from March 15 to May 17, according to the official data. Of these, 75 children have died after being diagnosed with measles and 384 children have died due to measles symptoms. Of the children, 82 percent are children under the age of five.
Political timeline of Bogura Airport Project
For over thirty years, there have been ongoing discussions concerning the airport in Bogura. Land acquisition and infrastructure development have been undertaken. Political declarations have been made repeatedly. Yet, no commercial aircraft have taken to the skies over Bogura thus far. This initiative was referred to as the gateway to the potential of the northern region.