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Intel's turnaround: Where fear becomes motivation
Intel President Andy Grove was a dynamic individual and he had true stories of hard work. He was a refugee from Hungary who had fled the Soviets and the Nazis. Timidity and discipline were his main mantras in running a business. In his famous book 'Only the Paranoid Survive', he wrote: "Fear of competition, fear of bankruptcy, and fear of failure - these are powerful motivators for people to move forward."
Salutations to you, conversational poet Shaheed Quaderi
If one were to ask, who was the most passionate conversationalist among Bengali poets, one of the first names that would come up is poet Shaheed Quaderi. At one time, Shaheed Quaderi himself was synonymous with adda (casual intellectual gatherings). It was said of him that he could strike up a conversation even with a lamppost. The poet himself said, “I am an immigrant addabaj (conversation enthusiast).” He would lead the adda himself. Where did the adda not take place—Beauty Boarding, Rex Restaurant, the home of novelist Rashid Karim, the home of poet Shamsur Rahman, the office of educationist Fazal Shahabuddin, office of the magazine Sandhani, and Purana Paltan—everywhere. Adda was held regularly.
Rise of global chip industry and low-wage transistor girls
Female workers in Asia played an extraordinary role in the chip-making revolution from the beginning of the modern semiconductor industry. Although mainly men were working on the design of transistors, a group of skilled hands was needed to transform the designed chips into real products that would be fast, accurate, and low-budget. Women filled this gap, especially women workers on assembly lines.
Pete Seeger: A protester against war
Amid the global wars of the 20th century, one of the most vocal voices against them was American folk music legend Pete Seeger. A passionate singer devoted to folk music, Pete was a tireless advocate for peace.
Pohela Boishakh must be celebrated as a non-communal festival
Boishakh is the first month of the Bengali calendar. April 14, or Pohela Boishakh, marks the first day of the Bengali New Year — a celebration deeply rooted in the hearts of Bengalis. As Boishakh approaches, the end of spring is adorned with golden flowers lighting up the surroundings, spreading the radiant beauty of nature. Marigolds fade away, leaving behind their turmeric-hued petals. Unseasonal rain brings forth stunning new blooms, covering green leaves as if to announce their arrival.
May the human dignity of women in Bangladesh be established
Today, 8th March, 2025, is International Women's Day. The theme for this year's observance is "Rights, Equality, Empowerment - Development of Women and Girls." If we look at the theme, an inevitable question arises: What is the position of women in Bangladesh today? What rights do they have? How far have we come in establishing gender equality in society? What progress has been made in empowering women? And what role are we playing in the development of girls in society and the state
How Thomas Nast’s donkey and elephant became symbols of US election
On November 5, the United States will hold its 60th presidential election. Who will win this time? The donkey or the elephant? If you are unfamiliar with the presidential candidates' symbols in U.S. elections, you might wonder why these animals are even mentioned. But here’s the story: the donkey represents the Democrats, and the elephant represents the Republicans. But could a donkey really be a party symbol? If it were a tiger and an elephant, it might seem more fitting. Yet, for over 150 years, Democratic presidential candidates have been represented by the donkey.
Police arrest dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters in Columbia University raid
New York City police raided Columbia University late on Tuesday to arrest dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators, some of whom had seized an academic building, and to remove a protest encampment the Ivy League school had sought to dismantle for nearly two weeks.
Suspect arrested for killing two Bangladeshis in New York
The Buffalo police have arrested the man who allegedly killed two Bangladeshis at Buffalo in New York. The suspect, identified as Dale Cummings (31), was produced before the Buffalo City Court on Monday afternoon.
2 Bangladeshi nationals shot dead in US
Two Bangladeshi nationals were shot dead in broad daylight in the city of Buffalo in the US state of New York. Police confirmed the matter on Saturday night (local time).