Rabindranath Tagore
Bangalees united by linguistic identity, not communal affiliation
Nationalism is inherently political; it raises questions about the formation and dissolution of states. Language, however, transcends the state and holds possibilities that are not only vast and profound but also both democratic and socialist in nature. This is because linguistic identity has the power to surpass class divisions. Our language movement was democratic in multiple ways. Firstly, it aimed to establish the rights of the Bengali-speaking majority within the Pakistani state structure. Secondly, it sought to unite Bengalis not on the basis of class or communal identity but through linguistic identity, which carried an inherent socialist aspiration.
ISPR requests not to get misled by rumours over security of St. Martin’s
Inter Services Public Relation Directorate (ISPR) has urged all not to be misguided by rumours spreading through social media over the security of St. Martin’s island centering Myanmar's ongoing internal conflict near the island.
Take measures to stop the rampage of forest destroyers
In his poem "Vrikshabandana" (Praise of Trees), Rabindranath Tagore wrote, "From the dark depths of the earth, you heard the appeal of the sun / In the first awakening of life, you, tree, primordial life." However, a study conducted using satellite images of 28 out of the country's 53 protected forests, including wildlife sanctuaries, has shown that the number of trees in each forest has decreased over the past two decades. Despite various initiatives to protect the forests, tree cutting has not ceased. This indiscriminate destruction of forests is damaging the environment and driving many forest animals towards extinction, which is very concerning.
Rabindranath Tagore's 163rd birth anniversary today
The 163rd birth anniversary of Biswakabi Rabindranath Tagore, who reshaped Bengali literature and music as well as arts of Indian subcontinent with contextual modernism, is being celebrated today (May 8) in a befitting manner.
Rabindranath illuminated light like the sun
I am remembering Kobiguru Rabindranath Tagore with deep respect on his 163rd birth anniversary. Today, I want to share my thoughts about anti-Rabindranath sentiment during the Pakistan period as even after 53 years of Bangladesh's independence, anti-Rabindrasentiments still exist. So, the new generation needs to know the historical context of such ideology.
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