Tag Archives: Eid

Happy’s New Year

by Shahidul Alam Posted on April 14, 2007

“No one ever comes back,” she said. She was baleful, half a tear welling on her eyes. I had no way of knowing when I might be back. I hugged her tight as she sat on my lap, but my … Continue reading →

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On One Eid Day

by Shahidul Alam Posted on October 23, 2006

      Dr A.K.M. Abdus Samad, the director of the mental hospital in Hemayetpur, Pabna, was pragmatic. “An average of 2% of all populations are schizophrenic, and of course there are many other mental ailments. In this country of … Continue reading →

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