Archive for February, 2008

Bangladesh Singers Singing Hindi/Urdu Songs?

Friday, February 29th, 2008 497 views

I am astonished to see how many Bengali singers there are in Indian Idol and Sa Re Ga Ma. No doubt Bengalis are great singers and musicians who have resonated their talents to others places. One of these gifted singers is Runa Laila, a Karachi born Bengali who ...

Problems with Grooms from Abroad

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 231 views

A lot of parents are crazy for young grooms from abroad who are settled in western countries and who have a good education. However, a lot of the Desi parents overlook the culture that some of these young men experience while living abroad. Some of the factors of ...

Sheikh Mujib Rahman Wanted a Confederation Not Independent Bangladesh

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 340 views

The history of Bangladesh is not what it seems as there are no credible, confirmed written documentations from the international level and the history being passed on orally among Bangladeshis and Pakistanis and adding lies to them. However, with declassification of US papers, we can actually find out a ...

Bangladeshis and Pakistanis Admit It, You Love Indians

Friday, February 22nd, 2008 285 views

I go around the web on forums and blogs and I'm appalled to see how many Bangladeshis and Pakistanis hate and talk shit about Indians. In America I have met a lot of Indians, and they are more friendly than Bangladeshis and Pakistanis as a whole. I have ...

Ekushey February: International Mother Language Day

Thursday, February 21st, 2008 191 views



Hindi Song Sung in Boishakhi Mela UK

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008 375 views

Refering to my previous post about Hindustani (Hindi/Urdu) having more influence over Bangla, the Bengalis in UK have a stronger influence of it. Now in melas and other special Bangla functions, Hindustani songs are composed and performed by Bengalis. The following song's name is called "Haire Meri Jaan" performed in ...

Gaibona by Sumon and Anila

Saturday, February 16th, 2008 3,182 views

In an old post I said that Bangladesh music videos improved, yet most Bangla songs, with few exceptions, aren't appealing to listen to. However, Sumon and Anila's duet is one of those exceptions. Anila's natural voice brings a soothing atmosphere to her songs. When I select Bangla ...

Now Which Dumbass Says Bangladesh Is A Poor Country

Friday, February 15th, 2008 230 views

From the minds of arrogant people, they say Bangladesh is a poor country due to the overwhelming level of property. They say the country is poor due to poor development, I beg to differ. Bangladesh is developing at an unusual fast rate, as more innovations in society are ...

Music Give Away - Batch 1

Friday, February 15th, 2008 227 views

Another day and another post. Most of the time I talk about politics and history but here is something entertaining; download the several selected Bangla songs that I think stands out from the rest. DownloadPreview Tomar Lakhaan by Laal Miah (Sylheti Rap) Tomar Jonno by Balam Shudu Tomar Jonno by Balam Janala Khule by ...

Did Hindi/Urdu Win Over Bangla in Bangladesh?

Thursday, February 14th, 2008 393 views

The Mohajirs, the Urdu speaking Desis, who migrated to the West and East wings of Pakistan from India, decided to impose Urdu as the national language of the Pakistan Union. Some may disagree and say Urdu was already there in West Pakistan. I won't argue, since Urdu was ...