Canada thinks of Bangladesh a secular Muslim nation
When Canadians think of Bangladesh, they think of garment manufacturing and tragedy. In that vein, many will have seen headlines of the recent disaster where nearly 75 people perished in a ferry accident in the Muslim-majority nation of over 150 million — the most densely populated large country in the world.
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The country remains an ideal partner for Canada to increase its economic base and regional influence, and to help grow a healthy, educated, strong, free and secular Muslim...
The country remains an ideal partner for Canada to increase its economic base and regional influence, and to help grow a healthy, educated, strong, free and secular Muslim...
“I just want to be human”
The gate closes and the ferry sails away from Lampedusa en route to Sicily.
On board are over 80 children who 12 days ago survived one of the most treacherous sea crossings in the world, traveling on rickety boats or rubber dinghies from lawless Libya to seek asylum in Italy. They came to Italy in search of a better life, a future in Europe. Like all children they are full of dreams and hopes but many grew up in very difficult circumstances and lost the chance to have a childhood.
Some of them, like 17-yea...
Some of them, like 17-yea...
A Valentine to Bangladesh
On a frigid and windy Friday afternoon after listening to a Philharmonic concert at Lincoln Center, my husband and I snatched a cab on Columbus Avenue to race down to meet our daughter for drinks. As we settled into the cab, the driver asked me, “When is Valentine’s Day?”
I replied, “It’s tomorrow.” Then I suggested that he send either flowers or bring candies to his girlfriend.
He replied, “What about my wife?”
“Absolutely,” I exclaimed. “Is she here?” I asked.
“No”, he replied, “she’s in Bangladesh.” Then he passed back ...
He replied, “What about my wife?”
“Absolutely,” I exclaimed. “Is she here?” I asked.
“No”, he replied, “she’s in Bangladesh.” Then he passed back ...
Floral decoration for a housewarming party
Experts give tips on doing up your home with flowers when you first invite friends and family over after moving in.
Everyone loves to show off a new house and what better way to do that, than by throwing a housewarming party. Weave a party theme, colour scheme or floral arrangement through your house. Let your home decor take centre-stage or dress it up with rainbow colours, spangles, lights and flowers, say experts from leading flower retailer Ferns N Petals.
You can never go wrong with floral decoration. ...
Hookahs becoming antiques in Bangladesh
Once widely used throughout Bangladesh as a cheaper—and perhaps healthier—smoking alternative, the good old hookah is now turning into an antique piece owing to changing lifestyles and social mores.
However, it does not mean that hookah users have given up smoking. Arup Ratan, a campaigner against smoking, said smokers have shifted to other modes. Smokers now prefer cigarettes or bidis as a result of their changing lifestyles and greater financial abilities, and indeed, to make smoking hassle-free.
Smoking a hookah is a bit cumbersome th...
However, it does not mean that hookah users have given up smoking. Arup Ratan, a campaigner against smoking, said smokers have shifted to other modes. Smokers now prefer cigarettes or bidis as a result of their changing lifestyles and greater financial abilities, and indeed, to make smoking hassle-free.
Smoking a hookah is a bit cumbersome th...
