Sebastião Salgado: Legendary Brazilian photographer dies at 82

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Sebastião Salgado: Legendary Brazilian photographer dies at 82

Sebastião Salgado, the acclaimed Brazilian documentary photographer known for his profound black-and-white images capturing the human condition and environmental landscapes, passed away on May 23, 2025, at the age of 81. His death was confirmed by Instituto Terra, the environmental organization he co-founded with his wife, Lélia Wanick Salgado. Salgado succumbed to leukemia, a condition linked to malaria he contracted in 2010 during his “Genesis” project . Born in Aimorés, Brazil, in 1944, Salgado initially pursued a career in economics before transitioning to photography in the 1970s. Over five decades,…

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শিশু যত্নকে ছবিতে তুলে ধরা- একটি আলোকচিত্র প্রদর্শনী

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শিশু যত্নকে ছবিতে তুলে ধরা- একটি আলোকচিত্র প্রদর্শনী

ছবিঃ যুবাইর বিন ইকবাল আন্তর্জাতিক শ্রম সংস্থা (আইএলও) এবং বাংলাদেশ ইনস্টিটিউট অব লেবার স্টাডিজ- বিলস ঢাকার দৃক গ্যালারিতে তিন দিনের (১৮-২০ মে ২০২৫) একটি আলোকচিত্র প্রদর্শনী আয়োজন করেছে। প্রদর্শনীতে বাংলাদেশে শিশু যত্নের বিভিন্ন মডেল, কর্মজীবী অভিভাবক ও তাদের পরিবার যারা শিশু যত্ন পরিষেবার সুবিধা ভোগ করছেন এবং শিশু যত্নে নিয়োজিত কর্মীদের যাত্রা এবং অভিজ্ঞতার চিত্র তুলে ধরা হবে। কর্মক্ষেত্রে নারীদের পদচারণা বাড়ার সাথে সাথে, বাংলাদেশে প্রতিটি আর্থ-সামাজিক ক্ষেত্রে শিশু যত্নের চাহিদা বৃদ্ধি পাচ্ছে। পরিচর্যা অর্থনীতি বা কেয়ার ইকোনোমিতে অনেক কর্মসংস্থান সৃষ্টির সম্ভাবনা রয়েছে, যেখানে ন্যায্য মজুরি এবং সামাজিক সুরক্ষা নিশ্চিত…

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Mohammad Rakibul Hasan: A Visionary Lens on Humanity

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Mohammad Rakibul Hasan, widely known as M R Hasan, is a distinguished Bangladeshi documentary photographer, filmmaker, poet, author and visual artist whose work delves deep into pressing global issues such as human rights, social justice, and environmental challenges. Born on September 29, 1977, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Hasan’s journey into the world of visual storytelling began with a foundation in film and video production at the University of Sydney. His passion for capturing the human condition led him to further studies at esteemed institutions, including the International Center of Photography in…

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POPE: Robert Prevost Named First American Pontiff In History

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POPE: Robert Prevost Named First American Pontiff In History

Pope Leo XIV (born Robert Francis Prevost; September 14, 1955) is the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City. He is the first North American to be elected pope, the second pope to come from an English-speaking country (after Pope Adrian IV), and the first American and Peruvian pope. He is the first pope to belong to the Order of Saint Augustine, according to the Vatican. The Pope is the Bishop of Rome and the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church, revered by millions of Catholics…

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Preneur Lab Hosted Youth Policy Making & Content Creation Fellowship Freedom Fellows Cohort 8 in Bangladesh

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Preneur Lab Hosted Youth Policy Making & Content Creation Fellowship Freedom Fellows Cohort 8 in Bangladesh

Preneur Lab, in partnership with the Atlantic Council, successfully organized and hosted the Freedom Fellows Cohort 8 on 18th February 2025 at Bishwo Shahitto Kendro, a transformative initiative aimed at empowering young leaders through interactive learning, community engagement, and digital advocacy. Building on the success of previous cohorts, this latest edition of the Freedom Fellows program brought together a diverse group of young changemakers, equipping them with the necessary skills to drive civic engagement, policy advocacy, and leadership in Bangladesh. The bootcamp featured an array of distinguished speakers who provided…

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International Mother Language Day: Honoring Linguistic Diversity and Cultural Identity

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International Mother Language Day: Honoring Linguistic Diversity and Cultural Identity

International Mother Language Day is observed every year on February 21 to promote linguistic and cultural diversity, as well as multilingualism. The day holds deep historical significance, particularly for Bangladesh, where it originated. In 1952, the people of East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) fought to have their language, Bengali, recognized as one of the state languages of Pakistan. The movement led to the tragic deaths of several students who were shot by police while protesting in Dhaka. Their sacrifice is remembered as a symbol of the right to speak one’s mother…

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পাখির তালিকা

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পাখির তালিকা

অ্যালোট্রা গ্রিব(Aletra Grib) (1) আইবিস(Ibis) (1) আবাবিল(Swallow) (2) আলবাট্রস(Albatross) (1) ইমু(Emu) (1) ঈগল(Eagle) (4) উটপাখি(Ostrich) (1) এ্যালিফ্যান্ট বার্ড(Elephant Bird) (1) কবুতর(Pigeon) (4) কাক(Crow) (2) কাজল পাখি(Brown Shrike) (1) কাঠ ঠোকরা(Woodpecker) (2) কাদাখোচা(Snipe) (1) কালেম(Purple Moorhen) (1) কিউই(Kiwi) (1) কুকো(Greater Coucal) (2) কুটুম পাখি(Guest Bird) (6) কেশওয়ারী(Cassowary) (1) কোকিল(Cuckoo) (5) কোয়েল(Quail) (2) খঞ্জন(Wagtail) (1) গাঙচষা(Skimmer) (1) গাঙচিল(Gull) (1) গ্রেট অক(Great Auk) (1) ঘুঘু(Dove) (5) চড়ুই(Sparrow) (5) চিকাডি(Chickadee) (1) চিল(Kite) (4) চুটকি(Large Billed) (1) জলপিপি(Jacana) (1) জাটিংগার(Jatinga) (1) টিয়া(Parrot) (10) টুনটুনি(Tailorbird) (1) ডাহুক(Waterhen) (1) ডোডো(Dodo) (1) তিতির(Lapwings) (4) দুধরাজ(Flycatcher ) (4) দোয়েল(Robin)…

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