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36B Quarter of Nilkhet Barracks. It was right next

36B Quarter of Nilkhet Barracks. It was right next to Dhaka Medical College. In 1952, a brave soul was living there. He used to work as a Peon in the Industrial Department in Dhaka under the Pakistan ruling. Sounds like an ordinary person, huh? No, he is not an ordinary person like us. He is someone whose description can not be given in words. Words, sentences, language! The reason why we can speak in our mother tongue (Bangla) is because of him. He was one of the martyrs in the Language Movement of 1952, who sacrificed his life for us to speak in our mother tongue. He is none other than Basha Shaheed Abdus Salam. Swipe right to read his full story! #mukti #muktijodda #bangladesh #bengali #bangla1971 #bangladeshindependenceday #history #desi #southasian #southasia #bangla

Social media is buzzing after the International Mo

Social media is buzzing after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicted that Bangladesh will overtake India in per capita GDP for 2020 thanks to robust agriculture production, exports and remittance despite the coronavirus pandemic, in another testimony to the country's steadily growing economy. Not only that, Bangladesh is set to post the highest per capita GDP growth rate in South Asia and the fourth-highest in the whole of Asia in 2020 compared to that of last year, comfortably ahead of India and China, data from the IMF showed. As India's growth falls, amongst the most in the world, India is on track to fall below Bangladesh in terms of the per capita GDP. India will grow smartly next year, as per IMF. As per the World Economic Outlook report of IMF released on Tuesday, India's per capita GDP is set to plunge by 10.5 percent to $1,877 this fiscal year ending March 31, 2021. This will make India the third poorest country in South Asia with only Pakistan and Nepal behind. Bangladesh's per capita GDP in dollar terms is expected to grow 4 per cent in 2020 to $1,888, overtaking India. Till five years back, India's per capita GDP was 40 percent higher than Bangladesh. In the last five years, Bangladesh has grown three times the rate of India, at 9.1 percent compared to 3.2 percent for India, a much larger economy. Apart from Bangladesh, only two countries in South Asia, namely Bhutan and Nepal, would register positive growth in the per capita GDP, expanding by 2.2 per cent and 3.4 percent respectively in 2020. Caption from The Daily Star and National Herald India #bangladesh #bengali #india #money #country #wealth #southasia #asia #gdp #monetary #economy #southasia #desi #growth

Happy Saraswati Puja! Although this pandemic may

Happy Saraswati Puja! Although this pandemic may have altered the ways in which we normally celebrate, let’s remember to do our best with what we have and value the knowledge, music, art, speech, and wisdom within us and all around us. Read the full article at bengalisofnewyork.com. Direct link in our bio. By: Sumaya Ahmed @lavishsuma_ #saraswatipuja #hindu #celebration #puja #bengalihindu #saraswati_puja #holiday #hinduism #bengali #bangla #india #bangladesh #music #art #dance #bony

Writing is very special to me as I can process my

Writing is very special to me as I can process my thoughts and feelings. Although writing is challenging and exciting, when I’m finished I have the reward of a poem that I’ve brought to life. It’s strange because most of the time I can’t dedicate atime slot to just writing; some days are more productive than others. Lyrics come to me when I’m in the middle of doing other things, such as making a coffee or even when I’m brushing my teeth! When these words come to me, I have to write them down straight away. I remember when I wrote my first rap ‘Accept Me Please’, after hearing stories about tackling racism. I ran up the stairs, taking two steps at a time as so many ideas came flooding to me, and then I spilt everything onto paper. I had never written so quickly! It was an incredible feeling knowing that I had my first rap right in front of my eyes. It’s amazing what poetry can do. It has enabled me to learn about the world around me and most importantly, who I am as a person. I’ve been writing poetry since I was eight. My journey began when I won the poetry category of the Young Muslim Writers Awards in 2015. I submitted my poems ‘Spring’, ‘Autumn’ and ‘Winter’. I had only written about three of the four seasons — how could I leave out Summer?! In 2016, I wrote my first poetry collection ‘Poems by Aminah’. I was the joint-winner of the Cambridge News and Media Education Awards: Pupil of the Year in 2017. In 2018, I wrote ‘Soul Change’, my next collection of poems about social issues that affect humanity today. I wanted to touch on this because it is vital that we fight against racism and celebrate who we are as individuals. Last year, I represented Cambridgeshire at the BBC Upload Festival which showcased talent from across England and the Channel Islands. Being in lockdown in the UK has meant that we’ve had to think creatively. This allowed me to explore this adventure further, so I released videos of my spoken word poetry because I wanted to provide comfort and remind you that there is hope in these uncertain and unprecedented times. I hope my passion for poetry inspires you to raise your voice. Continued in the comments*

South Asians are the most susceptible to lead pois

South Asians are the most susceptible to lead poisoning. This is because the masalas bought in South Asia may contain lead. Due to the lack of regulation, it can be harmful to use these spices in your foods. Therefore, it's best to buy your spices locally. If you must use spices brought from South Asia, be sure to ask your doctor for a blood lead test. 1496 samples of 50+ spices from 41 countries were tested and more than 50% (797) had detectable lead. Turmeric, Masala, Chili Powder, Kviteli kvavili (yellow flower or Georgian saffron), kharcho suneli, svanuri marili, soup spice, utskho suneli (fenugreek), adjika, and curry powder had some of the highest lead concentrations. Average lead content in spices was significantly higher for those purchased abroad than in the US. The spices with the highest lead concentrations were purchased in the countries Georgia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and Morocco. Lead may be added as a coloring agent, to add weight for products sold by weight or introduced due to poor processing equipment; the presence of lead in air, dust, or soil where food is grown or processed can also contribute towards contamination. We've partnered with @nychealthy to bring awareness to this situation and keep NYC healthy! Data taken from: Hore, Paromita, et al. “Blood Lead Levels and Potential Risk Factors for Lead Exposures Among South Asians in New York City.” 2016, Springerlink.com. In partnership with @nychealthy #SouthAsia #Bangladesh #India #Pakistan #Spices #Leadpoisoning #Lead #Health #NYC #NYChealth #Masala #food #spice #masala #desi #bangla #lead #desis #kitchen #cooking #food #foodstagram #chef

France was where I was able to start over; it was

France was where I was able to start over; it was a destiny I forced upon myself that wasn't always all fun and adventure but a lot of solitude and guilt as well. In a way, I had a glimpse of how my parents must have felt over 30 years ago immigrating to an unfamiliar New York, oceans away from their home. When I fell for Jonathan I had no idea we would get married. My first concern was, what would I tell my parents? To not waste anyone’s time, I decided to tell Jonathan early on what was expected of us if we were to be together-- a Bengali Muslim wedding with my parents’ blessings. He accepted without hesitation, and since then, has gone above and beyond to earn my trust. That’s when I decided to tell my dad. I was terrified, so I told God that I would accept my dad’s reaction as a sign. My dad replied that he trusted my choices because he had faith in my character. When he learned that Jonathan’s parents had died tragically years ago, he asked to see a picture of him. “Tell him he is my son,” my dad replied lovingly. My French husband was welcomed by my entire family with open arms (I think his Bengali fisherman dance at our wedding helped). Jonathan doesn’t really have family in France, but now he has a ginormous Bengali one in the U.S, including my adorable nieces who say “Bonjour Uncle Jonathan!” My advice to Bengalis in interracial relationships is to be upfront from the beginning regarding of each others’ expectations — especially when it comes to family, culture and religion. It may seem scary, but trust me, the right person won’t be scared off. My second word of advice is something my mother told me in Bangla one day: “the five fingers of a hand are never equal.” No one is perfect, but everyone has something wonderful and unique to offer. My husband is not into literature like I am, but he can read my emotions like no other (even when I am silent in the dark) and will not sleep until I feel better. He is nothing like me, and yet he is everything I need. — Jasmin Sultana @eatcleanflyoften
PC: @amirbangs and @studio_legresy #love #bengali #bangla #valentines #marriage #wedding #valentines #valentinesday #amor #bhalobasha #valentine #valentinesday

Revisiting Pohela Falgun celebrations in Banglades

Revisiting Pohela Falgun celebrations in Bangladesh. Read the full article at bengalisofnewyork.com. Direct link in our bio.
By: Sadia Noor #bangladesh #bengali #banglaholiday #bengalisanskriti #pohelafalgun

Actor Humayun Faridi died on this day in 2012. Fro

Actor Humayun Faridi died on this day in 2012. From theatre to commercial Bangla films, the gem of an actor made his mark in every medium of acting in Bangladesh. In the space of a four decade career, Faridi became a league of his own. His signature style in acting is still talked about in social media posts, tribute videos and even in memes. Director Shaer Khan, a close colleague of Faridi, fondly dubbed the actor as 'Pagla' and 'Genius' in a newspaper article. Shaer wrote, "Actors like Humayun Faridi are a rare breed. We will have to wait for a hundred year for the next Faridi, just like Hollywood is still waiting for the next Gregory Peck." Shaer dubbed Humayun Faridi as the 'Gregory Peck of Bangladesh.' His euology wouldn't be an overstatement as Faridi is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors Bangladesh has ever seen. Faridi has done a variety of roles in Bangla films, a number of them were antagonistic roles. But even in a villainous role, he stole the spotlight. His portrayal of 'Kan kata Ramjan' has become a phenomenon is the TV history of our country. However, his slightly lesser known role of Mr. Hawladar, a sexist and abusive manager in the cult classic film 'Palabi Kothay,' is also one of his finest works. In the age of MeToo movement, the film looks more relevant and it was certainly ahead of its time. Faridi was equally adept at recitation. He had done recitation since his campus days at Jahangirnagar University. His recitation clips of the poem 'Nobin Kishor' or 'Jodi Nirbashon Dao' are widely watched on social media.
Even after seven years after his demise, his fans admire him just as before. #dhallywood #actor #bengali #bengal #bangladesh #india #bangla #bangali #dhaka #script #movie #cinema Caption from The Business Standard

At a time when the public conscience is gripped by

At a time when the public conscience is gripped by fears over women's security, three sisters from a remote village in Lalmonirhat decided to take up matters in their own hands. "Our family is poor, it's hard for us to even afford education. So we practise at home, every day, to develop our martial arts skills," said Jannati Khatun, the eldest of the three. Jannati is an honours third-year student at Lalmonirhat Government College. It's located some 14km away from her family's homestead, which she has to cover by cycling. She was the one who first learned the craft and proceeded to teach it to her younger siblings. It all happened when a Taekwondo teacher from Dhaka's Cambrian College came to Jannati's college to teach them martial arts. Sharker Rani Roy, the sensei, visited the college in 2017 on two three-month term and trained them within that time. Jannati ended the training period with a Red Belt, which in Taekwondo is just below a first-degree Black Belt. Despite their struggles, the sisters at least have peace of mind. Khadizatul said they now feel safe to cover the long routes to their schools and colleges. Following their example, girls from their village now come to them to learn martial arts. "Everyone should learn martial arts. It could serve as an inspiration for a safer and better life," she added. "Martial arts is more than just a self-defense tool, it keeps the body and mind fresh and strong too. It's never an obstacle for any kind of work, but makes them more dynamic," chimed in Jannati. "I am proud of our daughters. They are moving forward with a very optimistic and disciplined take on life," she said. Caption from The Daily Star #bangladesh #bengali #bangla #bengaliwomen #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #karate #womenkarate

Check out these romantic Bangla movies on the occa

Check out these romantic Bangla movies on the occasion of Valentine's Day. Read the full article at bengalisofnewyork.com. Direct link in our bio. By: Sadia Noor #bengalimovies #banglamovie #banglamovies #bengali #bangladesh #filmindustry #valentinesday❤️

This week, we feature the Tanchangya Tribe #benga

This week, we feature the Tanchangya Tribe #bengali #tanchangya #bangladesh #tribe #desi #bangladesh #bengal Facts gathered by BoNY team member, @captain_nchaa @chobiakabychaity Sources
https://nijhoom.com/tribal-people-bangladesh/ https://tongnexusglobe.wordpress.com/2016/11/29/ethnicity-of-chakma-and-tanchangya/ http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php/Tanchangya,_The

The Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project (PMBP) autho

The Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project (PMBP) authorities installed the 41st and last span of the long-awaited bridge, making the dream of millions fully visible for the first time. Even though it signifies a historic milestone in the history of Bangladesh, this megaproject opens up numerous possibilities for further development in the southern region. The peripheral regions of developing countries are usually found to be always less developed than the central regions and are oftentimes overlooked by policymakers like the North-Eastern India and the Arakan province of Myanmar. But the Bangladesh government justifiably targeted to connect the country's southern part to the burgeoning central regions via the aforementioned project. The two regions with the highest poverty rate in Bangladesh are located in the southern and northern parts of the country. But the connectivity provided by the Jamuna bridge played an important role in reducing poverty rates and increasing economic activities in North-Bengal and hopefully, the Padma bridge will play a similar part in the lives of people living in Barishal, Satkhira, Noakhali, Khulna, Bhola, Madaripur and Barguna. Bangladesh is marked by the "East-West Divide", which describes the development disparity between the urbanised and industrialised eastern parts like: Dhaka, Chattogram and Sylhet and largely rural and agricultural regions of Khulna, Bagerhat, Satkhira, Barishal, Bhola and Barguna, situated in the western half of the country. Padma bridge is likely to be a key to merging this division and ensuring holistic development. Caption from The Financial Express BD #bangladesh #bengali #bangladeshbridge #bengalinews #banglanews #padmariver

It is February ~the month of LANGUAGE! We are only

It is February ~the month of LANGUAGE! We are only a few weeks away from Ekushey February! In honor of this historical month, we want to test your knowledge of the Bangla language! Be sure to comment your answer below and swipe right for a fun challenge 🙂 #bengalis #bengalisofnewyork #ekusheyfebruary #ekusheyboimela #internationalmotherlanguageday

Anti-Hindu violence is a reality in Bangladesh. Wh

Anti-Hindu violence is a reality in Bangladesh. What's the history behind it and what does the future of Bangladesh's Hindus look like? Read the full article at bengalisofnewyork.com -- Direct link in our bio. By: Bushra Mollick #bangladesh #bengalihindu #hinduism #bangla #bengali #hindugenocide

COVID VACCINE MYTHS DEBUNKED — Available in Bang

COVID VACCINE MYTHS DEBUNKED — Available in Bangla and English. Share with family members who are hesitant to take the vaccine #covid #vaccine #facts #myth #debunked #health #care #medicine #vaccination #coronavirus

Pakistan has lifted all restrictions on visas for

Pakistan has lifted all restrictions on visas for Bangladeshi citizens, a move being seen as an ice breaker in the frosty relations between the two Muslim-majority countries in South Asia. Bilateral relations between the two nations have remained tense since, but reached a peak in 2009 when Bangladesh established a tribunal to prosecute those accused of war crimes in 1971. During the liberation war, the country’s largest Islamist party had sided with the Pakistani military in a bid to prevent the breakup of the country.
India, Pakistan’s regional rival, had supported the Bangladeshi fighters for independence. But analysts say Bangladesh began seeking closer relations with Pakistan over India’s “partial attitude” recently, including monopoly control over shared rivers, killings of unarmed Bangladeshi civilians on the borders, and the passing of the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). In July 2020, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan made a rare phone call to his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina as Dhaka declared pursuing a foreign policy of “friendship to all and malice to none”. Bangladesh foreign ministry, Minister Alam, also urged Pakistan to offer an official apology “for the genocide committed in the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971”. The Pakistani envoy also handed over a signed copy of the Tripartite Agreement of 1974 to the Bangladeshi state minister “which had addressed all the outstanding issues between the two countries”.“ The agreement should serve as a foundation for further strengthening of the existing fraternal relations,” the statement quoted Pakistani High Commissioner Siddiqui as saying. Caption from Al-Jazeera #bangladesh #bengali #bony #banglanews #bangladeshews #pakistan #urdu #bangla #dhaka #islamabad

My father left everything he knew at 12 and was in

My father left everything he knew at 12 and was invited to rebuild the economy after WW2. However, in 1968, the UK wasn’t welcoming. My father would read signs that would say, “No blacks, no Irish, no dogs” as he passed through London. His brown skin led to racial abuse-- beaten black and blue by far-right fascists, but he remembered why he left everything behind and was determined to strive for a better life. My Amma makes up the other half of this story. She also left behind everything. Together they built an army of us, a family of 9, by 1995. Whilst Dad built his empire, my mother raised, nurtured and taught us everything. Receiving an education was a must and she was very adamant on us graduating and receiving a well-paid city job. In 2013, we stood together for my graduation photo and I realized my accomplishments were also theirs as they are a testament of their mentorship. I was given no warning that things would change that summer of 2013. I remember the physicians telling me the cancer was aggressive, and had already reached stage 3 of metastasis. My precious Amma had cancer. After chemotherapy, radiotherapy and a mastectomy in 2013, things seemed to clear up by 2014 until a brain tumor arose shortly after in 2015. My mother diminished and disappeared right in front of my eyes. While my father told me not to think too much about it, the silent grief was killing me; everyone deals with loss differently. My life transformed from being centered around success to simply surviving without her. Everyone tells me to find hobbies or distractions that give me happiness but happiness in itself feels guilty to experience without her. It has been five years and my heart and body still ache for my mother. Her absence lingers in every aspect of my life but I choose to feel that pain because it's a reminder of her existence. Our community choses to dismiss grief; they would much rather we focus on what’s present. The stoicism in the desi community during tragedy is damaging. It’s killing us inside. We purposely fail to address emotions and provide affection when we need it the most. Continued in the comments*

I found I work with a very specific type of health

I found I work with a very specific type of health insurance policy, which is a medically underwritten policy, which is typically not what's offered to you guys through employers or on the marketplace. So it is harder to get access to. So I work with a very limited population. But I've learned to marry my clinical background to this type of a plan, and because being a medical doctor, I can offer very quick health evaluations and eligibility for these types of plans for my clients.
Listen to the entire conversation with Dr. Noor, Health Advisor on the BoNY Podcast. Available on all Podcast platforms and on BengalisofNewyork.com/bony-podcast. Subscribe and share. Link in bio. Also, Amazon Alexa/Echo knows us! Just say, “Alexa, play BoNY Podcast. #bengali #bangladeshi #bangla #podcast #healthadvisor #health #bengalidoctor #medicalfield

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