Monday, February 22, 2016

Old Bangla (Bengali) Prose


Cover of the book Purono Bangla Goddo (old Bengali prose)
Image courtesy: The Daily Star (Dhaka)

The Bengali-language book, Purono Bangla Goddo, by Professor Anisuzzaman has been published by the Mowla Brothers, Dhaka. It provides the development and examples of old Bengali prose. Lovers of Bengali language and literature would find it both handy and useful.

The writer of the book says: "The history of Bangla prose is generally described from the beginning of the nineteenth century. But most scholars agree that some examples of Bangla prose can be found from the sixteenth century. They say that prose from the sixteenth to the eighteenth century is scattered and limited to records and documents. The development of Bangla prose, on account of continuity and essence, is noticed from the nineteenth century." 

For additional details, please read the following: Old Bangla Prose

 

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Sunday, February 21, 2016

The Quotation of the Week (February 21 - 27, 2016)


A quotation of Jose Rizal on 'one's own language (mother language)', and compiled by Jerome D'Costa

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Saturday, February 20, 2016

BANGLA MAIL: A Publication of Toronto


Bangla Mail - a Bengali-language weekly - from Toronto
The Bangla Mail weekly provides news, features, articles and columns on Bangladesh, world, Bangladeshi Canadians, politics, economy, sports, movies, beauty, food and more.

Email contact: thebanglamail@gmail.com

Now it's also available online at: Bangla Mail


(Updated on April 30, 2018)

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Sunday, February 14, 2016

Pope Francis meets Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill in Cuba





A kiss of peace between Russian Patriarch Kirill and Pope Francis when they met at Cuba's Havana airport VIP lounge on February 12, 2016
Photo courtesy: telegraph.co.uk/
Pope Francis meets privately with Patriarch Kirill in Cuba
Photo courtesy: indianexpress.com
Pope Francis meets with Patriarch Kirill
 Cartoon courtesy: Osmani Simanca - Brazil (through www.caglecartoons.com)

 Exactly after 962 years, leaders of both the separated Churches -- Roman Catholic Church and Russian Orthodox Church -- met and embraced each other in Cuba's Havana airport lounge on February 12. 

Pope Francis, leader of the 1-billion-member Roman Catholic Church, and Patriarch Kirill, leader of the world's 165 million Orthodox Christians, met and exchanged the kiss of peace in their first historic encounter. 

"We are brothers," Pope Francis said as he embraced Patriarch Kirill. Then the patriarch responded,"Now things are easier," as he and the pope exchanged the kiss of peace. Finally the pope said,"This is the will of God."

For more details on their visit and background information on relations between these two Churches, please read the following:

(Updated on March 5, 2016)

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The Quotation of the Week (February 14 - 20, 2016)


A quotation of Steve Allen on 'God and holy war,' compiled by Jerome D'Costa
Photo and design by Jerome D'Costa

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Saturday, February 13, 2016

SHUKHOBOR: A Publiction of Toronto


Shukhobor - a Bengali-language monthly - from Toronto
This monthly places emphasis on the good or positive aspects of life than negative ones. It covers news, features, and articles on Bangladesh, world, and Bangladeshis abroad including Canada, politics, economy, education, technology, sports, and others. 

Contact email: shukhoboronly@gmail.com

It's available in print edition only.

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Sunday, February 7, 2016

The Quotation of the Week (February 7 - 13, 2016)


A quotation of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on 'climate change and our responsibility,' compiled by Jerome D'Costa
Courtesy: metroNEWS, Toronto

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