Shout | The Daily Star
Published December 15, 2013
Shirin Ahmed’s son Iftekhar Uddin Ahmed (L).

Rising from the Ashes

A COMPLEX HISTORY A. Qayyum Khan was a university student during the Liberation War. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant of Sector 7. His book on the war, “Bittersweet Victory: A Freedom Fighter's Tale” was published by UPL. “Our aspirations were not so much economic as they were human.” In the brutal months of the war, what had led the freedom fighters on was the dream of a free country, says Qayyum Khan. When Qayyum Khan returned to Bangladesh after twenty years ...

Not Just Telling Stories

Not Just Telling Stories

Three million killed during 9 months of Liberation War. Over 26 killed during the recent barrage of blockade/hartal. Numbers are important but so are stories -- mind-blowing and mind-numbing, larger than life and trifling. Numbers might be the canvas that frames history but it's the stories, collective and personal, that paint the picture. In this issue, you'll find stories of perseverance and survival through the worst of times; stories that hold relevance today because we're trying to survive what ...

Victories, Past & Present

In the 42 years of having sovereignty (whatever the political situation may be), we've had our list of ups and downs, triumphs and downfalls. Despite natural disasters and national tragedies like the killings of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Ziaur Rahman, the 2004 grenade attack, the Pilkhana massacre, the Savar tragedy, and every other incident that ravaged us, we have had our share of victories. But which victories specifically? We asked ...

ON LIBERTY ROAD

PHOTO: DARSHAN CHAKMA

Dr. Atia Jehan was a third year medical student in Lahore in 1971, when the war broke out. She was stranded in Pakistan after liberation, and crossed the border into Afghanistan by hiding in a ...

On Impulse

On Impulse

Ever notice when we're upset our natural tendency is to think more upsetting thoughts? At times, we use this as a coping mechanism, to distract ourselves from the original issue. It's not the healthy way ...

CONNECTING Classrooms

In 2009 Naziria Naymia Mahmudia Madrasa was a remote secondary level institution in Chittagong. Then, under the guidance of its Principal, Hafez Allama Mohammad Mohiul Hoque, the institution got involved with the 'Connecting Classrooms' project. 'Connecting Classrooms' is British Council's global education programme for schools. In 2012, the madrasa became one of the best secondary level educational institutions in the country, winning the British Council's prestigious International School Award. This year, ...

Clannad & Clannad After Story

Rating: 9.8 out of 10

Seasons: 2 Episodes: 22 in each season Genre: School life, Comedy, Drama, Romance, Psychological, Fantasy Almost every anime lover knows about this much acclaimed anime. So before starting the main review there is a special note. ...

PBS Idea Channel

PBS Idea Channel

Here's an idea: what about we take a break from all the acoustic covers, trailers, tutorials, cat videos, vlogs and home-made animation clips made by and for sociopaths that we find on YouTube, and talk ...

Remnants of Men

Remnants of Men

In 1971, genocide was committed in Bangladesh. While the nation was fighting for independence from Pakistan, with the help of local collaborators (razakars), the Pakistan military unleashed a full-scale crackdown on Bengali civilians. The survivors ...

This Side That Side: Partition Retold

This Side That Side: Partition Retold

“Partition is not a 1947 thing or a 1971 thing, but it is an ongoing thing,” said Vishwajyoti Ghosh at the Hay Festival '13 Dhaka about his incentive behind Bangladesh's very first graphic novel. Except ...

Classics Reimagined

Classics Reimagined

Our war for independence was a time when people of all ages and backgrounds united under one flag. There were many unsung heroes who remained behind the scenes, but lent their voices to encourage the ...

The Chain Status Epidemic

The Chain Status Epidemic

“Like my status and I'll inbox you a person's name. Comment about that person below without mentioning the person's name.” Ring any bells? Don't be ridiculous of course it does. Don't expect me to believe something ...

INTERNET TREASURES

INTERNET TREASURES

Finding free software on the internet is like searching for a needle in a zombie infested haystack. You never know what might infect your computer with malware. Sourceforge.net offers completely free and open-source software ranging ...

BULLETIN BOARD

BULLETIN BOARD

Changing Role of Management Accountants    Management accounting is a provision of information designed to enhance the ability of management and other people within an organisation. Management accountants play significant roles in three main areas: planning, decision-making ...

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