Durga Puja and its Roots with Women Power
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For all Bangladeshis the national flag of the country is not just a piece of cloth, it is who we are and what we represent together. It is a source of constant pride and glory for the entire nation.
Its flag is the representation of democracy and our struggle for it that brought us independence.
The History behind the National Flag
On March 2, 1971, the flag was first hoisted on the rooftop of the Arts Faculty of Dhaka University led by then DUCSU (Dhaka University Central Students' Union) president ASM Abdur Rob.
Since then, Bangladesh has been celebrating the 2nd of March as the National Flag Day. The national flag of Bangladesh is a symbol of inspiration, courage, and determination for its people. It is the pride of the entire nation.
The Red, The Green, and the story of Bangladesh
The national flag of Bangladesh with its green background and a red circle symbolizing the rising sun on a fertile land was designed by Shib Narayan Das. The red circle also represents the blood of our freedom fighters who had sacrificed their lives in the nine months long Bangladesh Liberation War.
This year like every previous year we celebrate the National Flag Day, a symbol of our unity and common aspirations. It is a flag that for many of us which holds a special place in our hearts. It is an integral part of our story, as a nation of individuals belonging to religious secularism, social and racial diversity.
It tells the story of people whose struggle for democracy, economic and political rights as individuals led to the rise of an independent Bangladesh.
This flag is our identity and inspires us to build a beautiful and prosperous Bangladesh by working together.
The Bakultala of Charukola will hold all light. Something about the arrival of Boshonto – when it comes, the joy makes way through the chilly wind of winter discarding the warm clothes and adorning one in pretty yellow. Pohela Falgun brings love and joy into Bengali lives affirming that the golden ray is here to stay. Not just for a day but as long as the heart needs.
Although they may operate in established industries, the following agencies stand well apart in terms of creativity. Let us look at some strange agencies in Dhaka which you didn't know about.