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Bangla Academy
The Bangla Academy ( bn, বাংলা একাডেমি, ) is an autonomous institution funded by the Bangladesh government to foster the Bengali language, literature and culture, to develop and implement national language policy and to do original research in the Bengali language. Established in 1955, it is located in Burdwan House in Ramna, Dhaka, within the grounds of the University of Dhaka and Suhrawardy Udyan. The Bangla Academy hosts the annual Ekushey Book Fair. History The importance of establishing an organisation for Bengali language was first emphasised by the linguist Muhammad Shahidullah. Later, following the Language movement, on 27 April 1952, the All Party National Language Committee decided to demand establishment of an organisation for the promotion of Bengali language. During the 1954 parliamentary elections, the United Front's 21-point manifesto stated that, "The prime minister from the United Front will dedicate the Bardhaman House for establishin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohammad Barkatullah (author)
Mohammad Barkatullah (2 March 1898 – 2 November 1974) was a Bangladeshi writer. Barkatullah was born at village Ghorashal under Shahjadpur which was belong to Pabna district at that time. Life Barkatullah was a deputy secretary of education department of East Pakistan, later Bangladesh. Writing career In ''Parasya Pratibha'' (''The Talents of Persia''), he praised the thinking of the '' Mutazilites'' in the eighth century, and described the literary, philosophical, and scientific advancements made possible over the succeeding four centuries by their independent spirit. Barkatullah's literary works were included in the curriculum of school level, secondary, higher secondary and graduation level Bengali Literature in Bangladesh. Books * ''Parasya Pratibha'' (''The Talents of Persia'') (1924 and 1932) * ''Manuser Dharma'' (1934) * ''Karbala O Imam Bangser Itihas'' (1957) * ''Nabigrha Sangbad, Makka Khanda'' (1960) * ''Naya Jatir Srasta Hazrat Muhammad'' (1963) * ''Hazrat Osman'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Government Of Bangladesh
The Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh ( bn, গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশ সরকার — ) is the central executive government of Bangladesh. The government was constituted by the Constitution of Bangladesh and represented by the president, the prime minister and the cabinet of Bangladesh. The legislature represented by the Jatiya Sangsad, and the judiciary, represented by the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. Bangladesh is a unitary state and the central government has the authority to govern over the entirety of the nation. The seat of the government is located in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. The executive government is led by the prime minister, who selects all the remaining ministers. The prime minister and the other most senior ministers belong to the supreme decision-making committee, known as the Cabinet. The current prime minister is Sheikh Hasina, leader of the Bangladesh Awami League, who was sworn-in by the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muhammad Enamul Haque
Muhammad Enamul Haque (20 September 1902 – 16 February 1982) was a Bangladeshi researcher, litterateur and educationist. Early life and education Haque was born on 20 September 1902 in Bakhtpur, Fatikchhari Upazila, Chittagong District, Bengal Presidency, British India. He studied at Raozan High School. As a student he met Ismail Hossain Shiraji who inspired him with nationalism. In 1923, he passed the Entrance Examination. He was awarded a Mohsin scholarship. In 1925, he passed the FA Examination from Chittagong College. He completed his undergraduate in Arabic in 1927 and Masters in 1929 in Oriental languages from the University of Calcutta. From 1929 to 1935, he completed his PhD research on Sufism in Bengal under Suniti Kumar Chatterji. Career Haque started working in the Writers Building in Kolkata as a translator. After which he started teaching at Jorwarganj High School in Meersarai in 1936. He taught in Barasat High School in 1937, Howrah Zilla School in 1941 a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monzur-I-Mowla
Monzur-I-Mowla (1 October 1940 – 20 December 2020) was a Bangladeshi author, poet and former director general of Bangla Academy. He was elected director general of Bangla Academy from 1982 to 1986. His list of poetry books include ''Nimagna'', ''Ki Kore Pabo'', ''Mati Here Jai'', ''Shawla o Dinghi'', ''Pure Pure'', ''Ai din Mitthey'', ''Bandana Bristir'' and ''Peyecho Ki''. He was awarded Bangla Academy Literary Award in 2007 and Bangla Academy Rabindra Award in 2014. Career Monzur-I-Mowla was born in 1940. He was elected as the director general of Bangla Academy, the leading institution of publications in Bangladesh. The month-long Ekushey Boi Mela book festival throughout the entire February month was introduced by him during his tenure at the Bangla Academy as its director general in the early 1980s. As the DG of Bangla Academy, he introduced some revolutionary movements in Bengali culture. He organised the first National folklore workshops. He also introduced severa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Language Martyr's Day
(''Bhasha Andolôn Dibôs'') , nickname = bn, শহীদ দিবস (''Shôhid Dibôs'') , duration = 1 day , frequency = Annual , observedby = Bangladesh and Bengali speakers in India and elsewhere , date = 21 February , firsttime = 1955 , celebrations = Flag hoisting, parades, singing patriotic songs, the ''Amar Bhaier Rokte Rangano'', speeches by the President and Prime Minister, entertainment and cultural programs. , observances = , relatedto = International Mother Language Day Language Movement Day ( bn, ভাষা আন্দোলন দিবস ''Bhasha Andolôn Dibôs''), also called State Language Day or Language Martyrs' Day ( bn, শহীদ দিবস ''Shôhid Dibôs''), is a national holiday of Bangladesh taking place on 21 February each year and commemorating the Bengali language movement and its martyrs. On this day, people visit Shaheed Minar to pay homage to the movement's martyrs and arrange seminars discussi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Académie Française
An academy (Attic Greek: Ἀκαδήμεια; Koine Greek Ἀκαδημία) is an institution of secondary education, secondary or tertiary education, tertiary higher education, higher learning (and generally also research or honorary membership). The name traces back to Plato's school of philosophy, founded approximately 385 BC at Akademia, a sanctuary of Athena, the goddess of wisdom and Skills, skill, north of Ancient Athens, Athens, Greece. Etymology The word comes from the ''Academy'' in ancient Greece, which derives from the Athenian hero, ''Akademos''. Outside the city walls of Athens, the Gymnasium (ancient Greece), gymnasium was made famous by Plato as a center of learning. The sacred space, dedicated to the goddess of wisdom, Athena, had formerly been an olive Grove (nature), grove, hence the expression "the groves of Academe". In these gardens, the philosopher Plato conversed with followers. Plato developed his sessions into a method of teaching philosophy and in 3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangla Academy Inside 2 By Ashfaq
Bangla (Bengali: বাংলা) may refer to: *Bengali language, an eastern Indo-Aryan language *The endonym of Bengal, a geographical and ethno-linguistic region in South Asia *''Bangla-'', a prefix indicating Bangladesh Businesses and organisations * Bangla Academy, an academy in Bangladesh * Bangla College, a college in Dhaka, Bangladesh Television *ATN Bangla *Bangla TV *BBC Bangla *Colors Bangla *DD Bangla *Jago Bangla *Sun Bangla *Zee Bangla Others * Bangla (band), a folk-rock band from Bangladesh * Bangla (drink), an alcoholic drink from West Bengal * ''Bangla'' (film), a 2019 Italian film * Bangla, Nepal * ''Dak Bangla'' or ''bangla'', originally referring to a bungalow, used to mean "a house in the Bengali style" * '' .bangla'', the secondary Internet country code top-level domain for Bangladesh See also * * Bangala (other) * Bengal (other) Bengal is a region in South Asia. Bengal or Bengals may also refer to: Places * Bangladesh * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajshahi University
The University of Rajshahi, also known as Rajshahi University or RU ( bn, রাজশাহী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়), is a public co-educational research university in Bangladesh situated near the northern Bangladeshi city of Rajshahi in a campus at Motihar, East of the Rajshahi city center. It is the second largest, in terms of academic activities and campus area and also the second oldest, university in Bangladesh. The university's 60 departments are organized into ten faculties. It is considered one of the top research universities in Bangladesh. Researchers of this university have recently contributed a significant amount of effort and played a key role in bringing back medieval Bangladeshi Muslin fiber. It has a formidable alumnus base around Bangladesh and abroad. Because of its beautiful and well-planned verdurous campus, academic atmosphere and traditional inclination towards outdoor sports, it is popularly known as the Cambridge of the East. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mazharul Islam (poet)
Mazharul Islam (1 July 1929 – 14 November 2003) was a Bangladeshi poet, folklorist, and academic. He served as the vice-chancellor of the University of Rajshahi. In 1972, he was appointed as the first Director General of Bangla Academy. Education and career Islam obtained his PhD in Bengali literature in 1958 and another PhD in folklore studies from Indiana University in 1963. Personal life and legacy Islam was married to Nurjahan Mazhar. Together they had two sons and two daughters. His four children are Merina Jahan Kabita, a member of the Bangladesh Awami League Central Committee and imcumbent member of Jatiya Sangsad The Jatiya Sangsad ( bn, জাতীয় সংসদ, lit=National Parliament, translit=Jatiyô Sôngsôd), often referred to simply as the ''Sangsad'' or JS and also known as the House of the Nation, is the supreme legislative body of B ... (2021-present), Choyon Islam, a prominent industrialist and former Member of Parliament (2008–2014), Dr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
History Of Bangladesh After Independence
History (derived ) is the systematic study and the documentation of the human activity. The time period of event before the invention of writing systems is considered prehistory. "History" is an umbrella term comprising past events as well as the memory, discovery, collection, organization, presentation, and interpretation of these events. Historians seek knowledge of the past using historical sources such as written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers. History is not complete and still has debatable mysteries. History is also an academic discipline which uses narrative to describe, examine, question, and analyze past events, and investigate their patterns of cause and effect. Historians often debate which narrative best explains an event, as well as the significance of different causes and effects. Historians also debate the nature of history as an end in itself, as well as its usefulness to give perspective on the problems of the p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Farrukh Ahmed
Syed Farrukh Ahmad ( bn, সৈয়দ ফররুখ আহমদ; 10 June 1918 – 19 October 1974), later simply known as Farrukh Ahmad, was a Bangladeshi poet and author. He is commonly known as the ''poet of the Muslim renaissance'', as many of his poems embody the spirit of resurrection in the hearts of the colonised Muslims of Bengal. Other than being a distinguished bearer of Islamic thought in modern Bengal, his poetry is also significant for its diction and literary value. The transition from romanticism to modernism is evident in his poetry and he is best known for his magnum opus, ''Sat Sagorer Majhi''. Early life Ahmad was born on 10 June 1918, to a Bengali Muslim family of Syeds in the village of Majhail in Sreepur, Magura, which was then under the Jessore District of the Bengal Presidency. His grandmother gave him the daak naam of Ramzan, as his birth coincided with the month of Ramadan in the Islamic calendar. The family claimed descent from Ali, the f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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