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A Pivotal Year of Transformation in Bangladesh Cricket

Ahasan Uddin Bhuiyan

Bangladesh cricket's 2024 journey was a rollercoaster of historic victories and unexpected setbacks, marked by leadership changes and standout individual performances. A lot of on and off-field incidents make the year memorable. The month of December however, brought ample success.

Changing narratives of Eliza's path to dignity and progress

Ahasan Uddin Bhuiyan

Eliza, an inspiring entrepreneur from Bangladesh's Hijra community, has turned her challenges into opportunities, becoming a symbol of resilience and empowerment.She was born in a small village into a lower-income family as the sixth of eight siblings.Her early life was

How much will the graph of Bangladesh cricket go down?

Ahasan Uddin Bhuiyan

After nightmares against India and South Africa, Bangladesh cricket fans were hopeful for a rebound in ODIs against the statistically weaker Afghanistan. But due to poor batting and ugly fielding, Bangladesh not only suffered a 2-1 series defeat but also

Tithi's Chondrolota: A Beacon of Empowerment and Cultural Pride

Ahasan Uddin Bhuiyan

In a society where diversity often challenges acceptance, Ava MouskanTithi, an inspiring entrepreneur from Bangladesh's Hijra community, has carved a space for herself and others. Her journey from nursing student to successful entrepreneur showcases resilience, courage, and the power of

Shakib Al Hasan: The Star of Corruption and Controversy

Ahasan Uddin Bhuiyan

Shakib Al Hasan is regarded as one of the iconic all-rounders in cricket history, who boasts an illustrious career with 447 international matches, 14,730 runs and 712 wickets. He consolidated his status as Bangladesh's finest cricketer and a prominent figure

Bangladesher Chalacchitre Deshatmobodhok Gan

Ahasan Uddin Bhuiyan

�Let a little song appeal to the ear, or a noble book to the heart to discover a new world�- William J. Long�Beyond every book is a man; beyond the man is the race; and behind the race are the

How Papon turned BCB into 'Empire of Corruption'

Ahasan Uddin Bhuiyan

Nazmul Hassan Papon was appointed as the president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) by the government in 2012 and ruled for nearly 12 years. He was re-elected three times, though these elections were criticized for fraud and manipulation, with

Nayan's inspiring rise as a beauty entrepreneur

Ahasan Uddin Bhuiyan

Nayan's entrepreneurial journey is a striking testament to perseverance, transforming adversity into opportunity and building a flourishing beauty business in Bangladesh.Defying societal prejudice, she earned recognition for her artistry, creating a parlor that thrives on talent and determination.Nayan, a resilient

What corrodes our democracy?

Ahasan Uddin Bhuiyan

During my university years, one of my teachers humorously referred to 'democracy' in Bangladesh as 'democrazy,' means abrupt corruption and inherent flaws of democracy. Another professor cynically reinterpreted Abraham Lincoln's famous definition of democracy as government 'off' the people, 'before'

Arifa Jahan Bithi reinstated as Rangpur Women's team manager

Ahasan Uddin Bhuiyan

The Rangpur Division Sports Council has reinstated Arifa Jahan Bithi as the Manager of the Rangpur Divisional Women's Cricket team.Bithi was previously dismissed following accusations of being an anti-government activist after she showed support for the family of Abu Sayeed,