Monthly Archives: February 2011

Pathshala excels in Sony World Photography Awards

Subscribe to ShahidulNews Tushikur Rahman and GMB Akash shortlisted in prestigious photo contest. Tushikur Rahman, a second year student of the three year BA programme in photography at Pathshala South Asian Media Academy, was yesterday announced as one of the … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on February 23, 2011
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Politics of Cultural Industries in the neo-Liberal Jomana…

Subscribe to ShahidulNews by rahnuma ahmed A vicious cyclone had struck the night before. Dawn, stillness. A calm and eerie light. I tagged behind my older brothers as they ventured out, gazing in awe at a neighbouring house, its roof … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on February 21, 2011
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ICC World Cup Opening Ceremony

Subscribe to ShahidulNews Photos by K M Asad/Drik/Majority World Colourful performances highlighting the cultures of India, Sri Lanka and the host country Bangladesh enthralled the audience of the opening ceremony of ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, in Bangandhu National Stadium, … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on February 20, 2011
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Bangladesh double in World Press Photo

Subscribe to ShahidulNews While Bangladesh might be the minnows in test cricket. In the field of photography, Bangladesh has carved a space for itself. Former students of the prestigious Joop Swart Masterclass, GMB Akash, Andrew Biraj, Munem Wasif and Saiful … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on February 20, 2011
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Questions for police

Subscribe to ShahidulNews By William Gomes February 16, Dhaka Source: Sri Lanka Guardian Kazi Imtiaz Hossain Abir, a student of higher secondary level at the Northern College at Mohammadpur was killed in a so called “Cross Fire” in the capital. … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on February 19, 2011
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THE END OF AUTHORITARIANISM IN THE ARAB WORLD?

Subscribe to ShahidulNews Mubarak’s Ignominious Departure and the Fear Factor by rahnuma ahmed Mubarak is gone! Egypt is free! Equally true is the fact that power has been assumed by the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces. That the 30 … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on February 16, 2011
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Police break the law, all in the name of international cricket!

Subscribe to ShahidulNews By Rahnuma Ahmed When southern countries host international events, it has become de rigeur to punish poor people and beggars. The Delhi government cleared the capital of beggars, particularly areas tourists were likely to visit during the … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on February 14, 2011
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We all helped suppress the Egyptians. So how do we change?

Subscribe to ShahidulNews By Johann Hari The Independent Friday, 4 February 2011 Very few British people would beat up a poor person to get cheaper petrol. But our governments do it all the time. Why? The old slogan from the … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on February 11, 2011
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Poems of war, peace, women, power

Subscribe to ShahidulNews By Suheir Hammad I will not dance to your war drum. I will not lend my soul nor my bones to your war drum. I will not dance to your beating. I know that beat. It is … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on February 8, 2011
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Morten Krogvold Workshop

Subscribe to ShahidulNews Chobi Mela VI 2011 First of all, I would like to thank all 26 of the students in this workshop for being willing to undertake hard labor and endure pressure to push limits, break boundaries and grow. … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on February 7, 2011
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