Dhaka Tribune Thursday, October 2, 2014 Volume 2, Issue 22Dhaka Tribune Thursday, October 2, 2014 Volume 2, Issue 22

An Opportunity to coexist

An Opportunity to coexist

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This year Puja and eid coincide, leT’s Take This oPPorTuniTy To coexisT

Model Tarannum Mahmood NiniRaisa Rafsana

Photo Anup Munir Make-up Tanya Fariana Mahmood

art direction Natasha RahmanShah Nahian

About the cover

A weekly production ofDhakaTribune

EditorZafar Sobhan

Executive EditorShahriar Karim

Managing EditorJahangir Hyder

Magazine EditorSabrina Fatma Ahmad

Asst Magazine EditorNatasha Rahman

TMAG TeamTahsin MominFuad M HossainSaudia AfrinBaizid Haque JoarderRad ShararRaisa RahimShah Nahian

ContributorsNasif ChowdhuryEhsan SunnyKyoko BhuiyanMustafid Raiyan KhanNadia Abdullah

GraphicsMohammed Mahbub AlamTahsin Momin

Colour SpecialistShekhar MondalKazi Syras Al Mahmood

ProductionMasum Billah

AdvertisingShahidan Khurshed

CirculationWahid MuradEmail: tmag.dt@dhakatribune.com Website: www.dhakatribune.com

More insidePicks of the week2 room of the week Armin Musa3 doodle of the week Latiful Jawad10 spotlight Trxye10 The goodsheet Does’t remind me by Audioslave11 Film 101 Morally Inspiring

Your world5 car Live and let live9 non-fiction Prayer manners9 comic strip Nasif Chowdhury

horoscoPes5 your forecast

reAl life3 event Tweets6 hot topic The Korbani12 listology Heads up

fAshion4 Beauty check Colours, traditions and

simplicity4 look of the week Maisha Samiha

tMAG sAYs2 your room Bring out the spirit2 Fyi The Problem of Problems10 Playlist Festival Fever

dear readers,as eid and Puja are right around the corner, this week we you a platter of festive flavours form both sides of the coin. in hot topic(pg6&7) we have for you some funny cow adventures and a take on what eid looks like from a cow’s perspective. also, read on to find out how we can be more humane towards animals. on Fyi(pg2) find out how you can coexist with each other. also on Teenarama(pg12) if you are wondering about what you can do for the festivals, we have for you an eid and Puja planner to make planning your day easier. as holidays are rolling in, take some time off and plan an outing with friends and family. it will be a much needed breather from the everyday hustle and bustle of schools and classes. do send in your thoughts, queries, and let us know how you liked this issue. happy holidays!

Cheers,From the TMAG desk

editor’s noteFanta. It’s orange man. I can’t even describe the taste of Fanta with words because words are not orange. Fanta is the most orange thing in the history of orange. In the history of the spectrum. And orange is not even enough to describe it because orange is a fruit and a color and Fanta is Fanta.Tarequius Primus

Status of the week

#HeForShe#HeForShe is a trend started by Emma Watson, with the interest of feminism. For years, women all around the world have been struggling to achieve equality. This campaign is really geared towards men starting to fight, too. When women are fighting alone, they are considered radical and strange, but if men and women join together, they will seem strong and be strong. So will you support your significant ‘her’?#HeForShe

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4 Room of the week Bring out the spirit

5 Road cover live and let live!

8 Written in the stars hridoye Bangladesh

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The tension between Hindus and Muslims predate the birth of Bangladesh, or East Pakistan for that matter. Mahatma Gandhi described the social tension between Hindus and Muslims as “the problem of problems”

The issues existed since the period of the mughal rule of emperor aurangzeb due to his many anti-hindu practices, which spiked religious intolerance in the hearts of men and resulted in atrocities committed by both Muslim and hindu extremists. The issues sustained during the British colonial times as well, resulting in the partition and continue to exist even today.

The problem with us as an ethnic group, including people from india and Pakistan, is that we’re racists. Though our caucasian rulers have been gone for decades, we still like to put a pedestal under the feet of anyone with light skin, while practicing intolerance and hatred towards our own kindred.

racism isn’t recognised as a real issue in our country. While jokes about

dark skin, different ethnic and religious groups might sound funny, they often originate from very miserable ideas and help sustain intolerant practices.

We’re not the uneducated rural people we once were. ignorance is no longer an excuse. The issues need to be recognised from an early age so one does not grow a mindset fuelled with hate. While it’s uncommon running into people passing hateful comments they genuinely believe in, looking closer into the matter, it’s easy to see that the difference between various groups are quite minimal. They too are just normal people.

last year, we’ve seen hindu properties looted, houses burnt to the ground temples desecrated; hate propagated by politics. The entire

country spiralled into a state of chaos because of hatred propelled towards Pakistanis and people of different religions. in the same year, Muslims in two villages from Tripura jointly celebrated the durga Puja with hindus. despite the majority of the population being Muslim from that area, people from both religions helped fund the festival and celebrated as one, in peace.

religious extremism gets ignited if you let hearts get blinded with rage. We’re all part of the same world, with nowhere else to go. There will always be differences, but if we fail to coexist and love one another, our future is indeed bleak. Shah NahiaN

use gold or bronze metal plates ornamented with delicate carvings to complement your feast. This can be accompanied by antique mugs and dinnerware. This will add a vintage, imperial vibe to your party and teleport you and your guests to the golden days of the nawaabs, while of course still dining in this era!

do you have a plain wall adding nothing but blandness to your room? hang a large antique mirror on the wall with a matching corner table to go with it. a stone vase with fresh or artificial flowers can be placed on the table to add liveliness to this classic ensemble. This arrangement works perfectly if the wall is painted in a bright colour. a wallpaper also adds a modern twist to it.

What is perfection without a few details? you can border your mirror or your bedroom door with some fancy

multi-coloured rice lights. This string of tiny lights will bring a smile on anyone’s face and add a joyful essence to the room.

a large metal antique bowl can be filled with water and red rose petals. you can also throw in some shiny floating candles to illuminate this rustic arrangement.

do you have a plain vase just standing idle on your side table? add in some excitement by stuffing it partially with scented dried flower petals (some brightly hued crunched paper will do the trick too) and top it with an abandoned pearl necklace, placing it delicately just so it peeks out from the neck of the vase. This will add an effortless look to your hard work and make it stand out.

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brinG out the sPiritWith Eid and Puja knocking on our doors, it is time to awaken our minds and welcome the religious festivities with arms wide open. Along with your lively spirits, your home could reflect the gaiety of these joyous occasions. This year, why not adopt a modern take on the imperial styles of the kings of Bengal? And to help you execute that, TMAG has a few ideas to share

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Mild pink curtains in the background and simple white wooden dressing table with a halogen table lamp spotlights the contents

pleasantly. The jewellery, cosmetics and perfumes are well organised that doesn’t

make you feel uncomfortable but enhances the appearance and makes the room more

vibrant

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If you are a classroom doodler, email your doodle to tmag.dt@dhakatribune.com and see it in our weekly!

Part of every teenager’s high school life involves dealing with problems. However, one of the difficulties we should never be dealing with is religious intolerance. Sadly, evidence of religious intolerance appears quite often in our schools

The knowledge gapBangladesh is full of colours and festivals from various cultures and religions. starting from the advent of the Pahela Boishakh, eid, Puja, christmas, various festivals are celebrated gaily all over the country. Thus, diversity and multicultural awareness are very important and should surround every student during their learning experience. at a glance, one may think that should be the situation, right? however, how many of our schools really indulge themselves and provide such practices?

The example-setterThere are a few schools promoting such practices to enlighten students about diverse cultures. in this regard, we can talk about aisd’s south asian club (sac) which not only promotes multicultural art but also, various festivals in their events. starting from Bengali cultural night, Victory day,

Mother language day, eid celebrations, diwali night, holi day and shaheed day, students learn firsthand through participation, all about Bangladesh, india, Pakistan, sri lanka and nepal.

The perkBe it political unrest (hartals and oborodhs!) or natural disasters, the notion of holidays always elates us. But if you look a little closer, you’ll find that there isn’t much equality in the religious holidays that we receive. Being declared a secular nation, all religions should receive a plausible leave according to their respective traditions. unfortunately, if we take a look at the holiday list for schools, we will find that besides eid, all other religious festivals, be it Puja or

christmas, get only one-day off and for others none. Why is there such religious discrimination prevailing in our country?

in terms of teen factions, Bangladesh has it all. We have the cool crowd, the nerds, geeks, jocks and plenty more. sure they think differently but fundamentally they all have one thing in common - they want to be entertained. everyone looks forward to religious and cultural festivals. That is what schools need to properly employ to help make us global citizens. after all, isn’t that what we want to achieve at the end of school?

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the leArninG PreJudice International Day of Non-Violence (Advocating Social Harmony)October 2, 10amVenue: Volunteer for Bangladesh, sadek khan road, rayer Bazar, dhaka, Bangladesh

Peace In, Peace OutOctober 2, 4pmVenue: eMk center, house 5, road 16 (new) 27 (old) , 9th Floor, Midas center, dhanmondi, dhaka, Bangladesh

Leadership Workshop by Dr. Elanie SteynOctober 2, 4pmVenue: Wedding diary Bangladesh, house-37 1st floor B1, road-27 Block-a, Banani, just beside Banani Graveyard, dhaka, Bangladesh

MEHENDI FESTIVAL Eid-Ul-AzhaOctober 3, 10amVenue: niketan r/a, Gulshan, dhaka, Bangladesh

ABONG live @ Undergournd Massacare VOL 1October 3, 10amVenue: 1219 dhaka, Bangladesh, dhaka, Bangladesh

EID MELA VOL 2October 4, 10amVenue: drik Gallery, house 58, road 15a (new), dhanmondi residential area , dhaka, Bangladesh

RE-UNION S.S.C Batch of 2011October 5, 10amVenue: natore, natore district, dhaka, Bangladesh

CLUB ASIA ACOUSTICA L!VE On RTVOctober 5, 7:30pmVenue: rtv, 102 kazi nazrul islam avenue, dhaka, Bangladesh

WATER PARK Presents EID HIP-HOP MANIA 2014 AT DREAM HOLIDAY PARKOctober 6, 11pmVenue: dream holiday Park, chaitanna, Panchdona, narsingdi, Bangladesh

Special Meeting for REUNION 2015October 7, 3:30pmVenue: urea sar karkhana collony(1), Polash, narshingdi, dhaka, Bangladesh, urea sar karkhana collony(1), Polash, Ghorashal, Bangladesh

LK Taltola Boyz Eid ConcertOctober 8, 6pmVenue: lalkuthi,mazar road,mirpur,dhaka, Bangladesh

GP Marathon for Saving Our Rivers October 8, 3pmVenue: Patuakhali, Bangladesh

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Bring back the lehengasGet inspired by women from Bangla literature and find yourself feeling like a goddess in beautifully embroidered lehengas, preferably in the colours red and gold, pink and yellow or any other bright colour! Wear it with loose hair and pair it with dangling earrings. keep it simple with the jewellery, as the whole point is for the lehenga to stand out. it is as great for eid-ul-azha parties and social gatherings, as it also is for durga Puja.

The traditionsThis durga Puja and eid, don’t forget to get yourself beautiful saris to wear them the Bangali way. The rich and simply bordered ikkat sari will go wonderfully with this festive season, and will take us back to the traditional days when Bangali women mastered the drape over generations. another one could be the pall sari in a gorgeous red or even a subtle yellow colour.

The coloursThe colours are back as we step into a new era of pop colours being used everywhere. Make yourself one of those puff-sleeved blouses and get your hair done the way they did in the 50s and 60s in our continent. With colours becoming the thing this season, don’t hesitate to

experiment with saris that are bursting with colours and unique combinations.

Be subtleWhile the women are out flaunting their colours, men, on the other hand, could go for dark and bold colours to complement the women you will be taking out. kurta - salwars are in at the moment. keep it nice and simple, with maybe patterns such as stripes or such to go with the look. it’s very subtle yet good looking. don’t worry! We know it’s hot out there, so you don’t have to wear silk and heavy fabrics to look fabulous. instead you can opt for simple designs, perfectly and beautifully done in cotton, lawn, etc.

Elegance through sherwanisif simplicity isn’t your style and you want a bit more than just plain kurtas, go for sherwanis. They’ve got unique embroidery patterns. you can also go traditional and have outfit embroideries such as dabka, salma and threads customised as they did back in the day. For colours, you might as well go all out with eye-catching colours such as green, black, red, white, rust, sky blue, brown etc. These are the colours you can wear when you go out during the festival or to different parties.

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So it’s that time of the year again. Eid-ul-Azha and Puja are just around the corner and it’s time to show off all the latest designs and clothes that we have been buying for these occasions. TMAG has a few ideas about what you can flaunt this time around

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Be an effortless beauty with a gold jhumka and a beige and gold sari for the festivals

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during the holiday season’s hustle and bustle, it seems everyone is in a hurry, trying to wrap up their last minute chores and go home early to enjoy the festivities. But while dashing around town, it is important to keep road safety on top priority, as the streets are busier. even drivers are distracted by their own holiday to-do lists. here are a few friendly tips to ensure this holiday season is a safe one

Slow down in the rush to get last minute shopping done, the night before eid or Puja, you may be tempted to speed. But there is a greater possibility of traffic on the roads during this time of the year, that too with cows going out of control every now and then, you definitely do not want an accident on your holiday wish

list.Wear your seat belt always remember to buckle up! Wearing your seat belt can reduce your risk of sustaining a fatal injury in a crash by about half. While you do that, also make sure that your passengers are buckled up too.

Watch for emergency vehicles during emergencies, every second counts. The moment you hear a siren, be sure to pull off to the side of the road immediately to allow the ambulance, fire truck or police car to pass.

Obey road rules remember to always obey traffic rules. you might be tempted to overlook them, but they are there for a reason. stay within the speed limits

and maintain the lanes to avoid any unnecessary circumstances.

Carry an emergency kit Make sure you are always prepared for the worst. carry an emergency kit, be it a tool box or a first aid kit, which would come in handy if you are involved in an accident or marooned on the side of the road.

Pull off the road if you feel tired Please don’t insist on driving when you can’t keep your eyes open. you can get yourself or others a halo if you fall asleep on the wheel. it is always wise to have turns driving, especially over long distances, if you are with another person in the vehicle with a driving license. or else pull over regularly to take breaks. tahSiN MoMiN

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ARIES (MAR 21-APR 19) even the best plans may go astray, so make sure you’re

ready for surprises. The coming few days may not look so rosy or be full of dancing pixies.

TAURUS (APR 20-MAY 20) even the most prudent of all bulls is ready to take a risk

this week. Before you embark on an unknown path, try to at least be aware of any possible dangers.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUN 20) laugh, cry, laugh, and cry again. This week is going to be a merry

roundabout of feelings.

CANCER (JUN 21-JUL 22) The future holds many fantastic and wonderful things. however,

people will exclude you in their plans.

LEO (JUL 23-AUG 22)opportunity is right around the corner. all you’ve got to do is

catch up with it.

VIRGO (AUG 23- SEP 22) you may experience unexpected family events which will provide

you with wonderful excuses to take a break and have some fun.

LIBRA (SEP 23-OCT 22)inquisitiveness and communicability may prompt

you to make new friends and be braver in unfamiliar situations.

SCORPIO (OCT 23-NOV 21) The quietness you’re currently experiencing is unlikely to last

long, so savour each moment because once they’re gone; it’s a long way ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22-DEC 21) something of a chain reaction will occur this week when each

person you say “i love you” to starts thinking you’ve lost it. serendipity is right around the corner.

CAPRICORN (DEC 22-JAN 19)you will have to be open, friendly and sensitive in order to reap

the benefits of the upcoming events. at this time, an opportunity to do away with the boredom of your everyday life will present itself.

AqUARIUS (JAN 20-FEB 18) you might consider saving as overspending is on its way. By

the end of the week, you might find yourself broke.

PISCES (FEB 19-MAR 20) This week will see big advances in your love life. your lonely

existence will be replaced by tempting proposals. Be wise!

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Road Cover

Dashing through the holidays with TMAG’s road safety tips

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How Cow!

Let’s not kid ourselves. Eid-ul-Azha might be about sacrifice and abnegation, but when this time of the year rolls around, all anyone

can think about is cows. Never mind the other animals at the haat; never mind the spiritual aspect of the festival, it is the horned bovines that take

centre stage. This week, TMAG also puts the cow in the spotlight, with a light hearted fictional insight into the mind of a cow, a more serious side of the act of

the sacrifice, and a comical anecdote about the experience of buying the cow

By Shah Nahian, Natasha Rahman and Mustafid Raiyan Khan

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From humble beginnings, mankind has earned his right on this planet as an apex predator and the smartest of all beings. however, in the process, man has also forgotten what it means to respect other life forms and exist in harmony.

no matter how much one might hate this realisation, but food doesn’t come from the supermarket. it is important to understand that animals feel fear, happiness and other emotions not too different from our own. The question has never been if they can reason or talk, but can they suffer?

When slaughterers and farmers are growing food for the masses,

the process often gets dehumanised for which in return, the animals are mistreated and lead out horrible tormented lives. “if slaughterhouses had glass walls, everyone would become a vegetarian,” said Paul Mccartney from the British rock Band, The Beetles.

islam recognises these issues and teaches us not to act with cruelty towards other living things. halal meat is not just pronouncing the name of allah during the slaughter, but to ensure a humane slaughter. according to Majid katme of theMuslim council of Britain, the slitting of the throat has been described as: “a sudden

and quick haemorrhage. a quick loss of blood pressure. The brain is instantaneously starved of blood and there is no time to start feeling any pain.”

inflicting unnecessary pain on animals during hunting or slaughtering makes that meat haram to Muslims. however, when taking a closer look at dhaka during eid-ul-azha, animals are constantly mistreated, confined into small spaces, poorly fed and beaten by the animal’s caretakers.

This eid is not about how much of a bargain the animal was in regards of his immense size, how soft the meat is or how rich your parents are-

bringing home as many animals as they did. rather, it is about sacrifice and understanding the food on your plate once used to be a living thing. if the entire experience of eid has no impact on your perception of life, other than a chance to boast about how rich your family is, what’s the point of it all? Furthermore, exercising compassion and not exploiting other living beings is not living up to standards set by some religion or by some self righteous writer, but its living up to your own.

if we fail to care and show kindness in the final hours of another living being; what kind of monsters have we become? Shah NahiaN

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With korbani eid just around the corner, the city is already bristling with the sounds of incessant mooing and little kids bragging about their new pets (amar goru tomartar cheye boro). cows are marking their territories left right and centre (they literally stink up your entire front lawn with dung) and people are diva-ing up said cows with ornaments and pink horns, giving them the full celebrity treatment. But just how do cows justify this lavish lifestyle of lazing around and getting fed? isn’t that the dream, minus the becoming beef curry part which they are blissfully unaware of? We bring to you the sad tale of hipster cow

The hipster cow is a rare breed. he is typically found to be chilling under the cool shades (pun intended) of the local aamgach (mango tree) of his herd, mooing at all the sunbathing lady cows out in the field. oh how he loves watching them graze! The hipster cow

himself does not, however, consume such ordinary ghash (grass). only premium ghash(hay) complements his rocking skinny figure; he has over a 100 followers on Gorugram (goru-gram in a cow-farm, geddit?) and so needs to look fabulous at all times after all.

hipster cow’s agent, the farmer who owns his herd, takes a couple of the cows out to the city every year to cast in a famous soap opera, “The korbani.” his agent is the best in the business, because all the cows, even the fat ones, fast track to fame in the city and somehow never come back. hipster cow can’t wait for his shot at The korbani, and dreams of all the exotic ladies he’ll meet and gourmet ghash he’ll eat afterwards. When his year finally arrives, hipster cow boards a truck with a few of his contemporaries. hipster cow is a little irked about the injustice of being put with the fat cows on the truck (he deserves first class),and he gets a bad

gut feeling about this new adventure too. But maybe that’s just the overload of premium ghash his agent strangely has been forcing him to eat lately. nonetheless, he’s giddy with excitement about all the awesome new pictures he’ll get to post on gorugram! #korbanistyle

The city vibe mesmerises hipster cow, all the tall buildings and sweet rides. he daydreams of casting in “Moos in the city”, and is nonplussed by all the attractive foreign cow ladies he sees at the Gorur haat, the name of his hotel. he flashes his slim hot bod at them, but something’s amiss! nobody notices him! hipster cow blames his agent for all the extra ghash, and immediately starts working off the butt fat.

days go by, and nearly all of the fat cows have been selected for The korbani. hipster cow watches them being adorned with fancy necklaces and make-up wistfully, cursing his own luck. all the jealousy is making

his stomach burn, or maybe it was the extensive no ghash diet he was still following. even those weird necked camels and foreign gorus were selected to cast for The korbani. just what is he doing wrong? is his coat the wrong colour? he blames bad taste.

The day “The korbani” is to be filmed arrives. hipster cow is still at the Gorur haat, sulking away with some other scrawny little goats who seem inappropriately overjoyed to not be at the film shoot. he hears distant moos of “oh my god, what the heck is this!” and “This is so not what i expected!” from his contemporaries at the shoot and thinks of how they’re having the time of their lives.” he has blemished his agent’s reputation. With one last gorugram upload, hipster cow gets back on the truck to the farm; he’ll be the first cow to ever return. #lifeisoverWishicoulddie

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The rattling fences, the unruly hooves, and who can forget the unbearable smell? ladies and gentleman, it’s time to roll up those sleeves and dump the high heels - TMaG brings you

the adventures in a gorur haat.

Save your life Girls, if you have never experienced a gorur haat, you are missing out on life. yes, the thought of stepping out in the heat, trudging through mud to find your favourite cow, may not sound

like the perfect Friday morning, but it’s definitely going to be a morning you can’t forget.

remember that the cows aren’t as silly as they may look sometimes, hence your every move is like red alert for them. The more you fear them, the more they may try to chase you. one moment you have managed to pat a cow’s head, and the next there is one charging towards you. in a cattle market, life is unpredictable.

according to Maria yakub: “When i first when to the gorur haat last year,

i could never imagine that this is the chaos that guys get into every year, and that too willingly. i decided to join my father and brother to the haat, and although they tried to keep me in the car, i got out. as soon as i entered the haat, there were echoes of mooing left and right. i clung on to my brother, but he kept shoving me away. in my desperate attempt to make it look like i am at ease, i patted cows left and right. With headphones in my ear, i really couldnt hear what my father was saying to my brother. suddenly, they

started running, even the cows were frightened. That’s when i saw a mad cow running wild, flinging himself on to other cows and trying to run away. it was only two feet away from me, when i ran for my life and jumped off the fence and crouched behind my car. i then realised that i was always too frightened to jump over fences but i did today. What my PT teacher, my father, and my best friend failed to teach me in all these years, a mad cow did.” salute! NataSha rahMaN

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Many students normally fail to fully realise their potentials due to the lack of funds or financial support, and here hridoye Bangladesh helps make a difference. They believe that a good education can play an instrumental role in pushing these people out of poverty and help them succeed their goals.

since its formation in 2007, hridoye Bangladesh has been actively supporting academically brilliant but financially insolvent students complete their college education in one way or another. it currently supports over 300 students every year, from over 15 districts in Bangladesh. about 40% of the students they support are females, most of who suffer due to the existing structures in today’s society.

although their fundamental aim was to support students at school and college levels finish their education, they have recently undertaken several projects which slightly differ from their quintessential motives. one such project is to help fulfill the undergrad dream for students who, despite all the adversities they have endured, yet achieved exemplary results at ssc and hsc levels. several of these students face even greater financial difficulties than they might previously have when attempting to pursue an undergraduate degree; hridoye Bangladesh helps these students overcome this barrier

by providing them with a monthly influx of money to cover their educational expenses. although they have limited this facility to mostly women, and some exceptionally talented men, they plan to employ a more flexible and equal system where funds are more plentiful. The results are already apparent and satisfying; one of the students they funded in dhaka university stood

second in her respective department.Besides funding undergraduate

education, hridoye Bangladesh has initiated projects to fund other non-profit organisations. one such organisation is the society for the

Welfare of the intellectually disabled (sWid), which promotes education among autistic children. sWid runs schools which aim at helping autistic children become self-reliant in society by teaching them a variety of skills. although the schools have big aspirations, they lacked the financial base to fully realise them. hridoye Bangladesh has thus partnered with

sWid to help make their dreams become a reality.

swapnadhara is another non-profit organisation hridoye Bangladesh has helped alleviate and finance. This organisation aims to promote education

among slum kids. The destitute parents of these children are usually hesitant to send their kids to school assuming that would mean one less working member to the family and hence a lower income. This makes them view education as a waste of time. swapnadhara tries to assist these kids by teaching them basic education and giving them vocational training like how to make grocery packing items or handicrafts. The training also encourages parents to send their kids to school more often as they learn brand new skill sets which may help them earn a better income.swapnadhara motivates kids to lead up a better life by teaching them the value of proper education. Their long term goal is to encourage kids to study up to university-levels so they can become financially stable and independent. They have over 320 students now, and with the help of hridoye Bangladesh, they’re progressing stronger than ever.

hridoye Bangladesh is run by donations from all over the globe, and every donation, big or small, is being used towards a much greater cause. if you wish to contribute to an existing project or start a new one, email at info@hridoyabangladesh.org

if you wish to donate money to hridoye Bangladesh, follow this link. http://hridoyabangladesh.org/donate n

Hridoye Bangladesh has created a platform through which several people can come together and help contribute to making a better Bangladesh. As the

saying goes, education is the backbone of any nation, and Hridoye Bangladesh sure

backs that strongly

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Hridoye Bangladesh is a non-profit organisation whose main purpose is to financially assist underprivileged Bangladeshi students who have excellent aptitudes for learning and the potentials to reach greater horizons. Mustafid Raiyan Khan takes a closer look at them, on behalf of TMAG

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There are some of us who rise and shine bright like a diamond on the day of Eid and off they go to catch the morning prayers. Then there are others who get dragged into this morning ritual with their sullen faces. But once we place our first step into the congregation, there’s one thing that binds us all together – the eid prayer. On the other side of the divider, we have the ladies making this a battlefield that can put the Trojan War to shame

Prayer manners

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Push And shove

That’s my spotif you thought that the “gorur haat” was dangerous, try catching the first congregation and maybe the cattle hunt will seem like a walk in the park. jostled and shoved by women trying to fit into the prayer line that is already bursting at its seams, you will need to arm yourself with excellent shoving skills or a high pitched voice. This is war, and you need to grab your spot and own it. ladies, with all the distractions around you, reciting duahs, listening to the khutbah should be a blessing. once you are on your spot, brace yourself for there will be some who’ll step on your feet and not bother to apologise. abu hurairah (radiallahuanhu) said that the Prophet (pbuh) once said that people do not have to come running when the iqamah is pronounced. in fact, he suggested just the opposite asking people to walk “calmly with tranquility” and join the prayers (sahihBukhari).

if someone misses the prayer, they can simply complete it later. yes, no extra points earned for running like a

kenyan on speed.

Fighting over your throneeid prayer mats are special; point noted. But if you are only using one side of the mat while the other is empty, offering someone to share your mat wouldn’t kill you, would it? if sharing the mat isn’t something you are comfy with, and you want to sit in a secluded corner all by yourself and pray, then why take the trouble to come here in the first place? you could simply stay put in the comfort of your room and pray on your own. But if you do want to step out of your zone, and pray as one united pack, then you’ve got to scoot over, make space, and gently encourage those beside you to fill up the gaps to maintain the line. according to the Prophet (pbuh), straightening the rows is a part of completing and perfecting the prayer. not only are we all coming together in a healthy system, but if you are looking for unity, there’s no better example than this. unfortunately, in recent times, the war over prayer mats and corners are

slowly peeling off the unity that we should have while praying.

Rise above thisjust because there are tons of women pushing, cursing and being over possessive about their pair of torn sandals, doesn’t mean we should act the same. after prayers are over, most of us want to go home and start gorging on some of that scrumptious beef with pulao. But, when has overcrowding a gate at the mosque, only capable of fitting five people, made the situation any better? in such a rush, all you need to do is to shove yourself into the crowd, and they will automatically push and squeeze you through. Before you know it, you will be through the gate and back to life. But wouldn’t it be simpler if everyone would just relax and start to head out without making a run for the gate. yes, there are plenty of plans waiting for you back home, but give that body a rest from that long tiring wrestling match you just endured.

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festivAl fever

1. All of the Lights Kanye West feat. Rihanna

2. Firework Katy Perry

3. Niranondo Chirkutt

4. Khai ke paan Benaras wallah OST Don

5. When You Believe Mariah Carey & Whitney Houston

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let’s be honest, it’s hardly ever exciting when some teenager decides to drop another pop eP or an album. Music by teenage pop artists are rarely relatable and might not make it to everyone’s iPod playlist.

however, Troye sivan is not your average teen pop star. a south african born 19 year old australian, he is not just a talented singer but an actor, having starred in x-Men origins:

Wolverine, as well as a youTube sensation with over two million subscribers and views racking up no less than 91 million!

his debut five track extended play (eP) Trxye, is an expertly produced collection of young electro-pop music endowed with the wisdom of an old soul. There’s a hint of sadness in Troye’s voice and venerability to his lyrics, making the experience of the eP

feel very honest and genuine. instrumentally, the tracks feel

ambient. But the combination of subtle trance and electronica elements makes Trxye not only appropriate for parties, but as well as when kicking back and relaxing after a long day.

Troye’s music can be vaguely compared to the very talented teen artist, lorde, but only vaguely. The entire experience of the eP feels

original, with the strongest tracks being “happy little Pill” and “Fun.” Trxye is a breath of fresh air from the first track to its last. it is music worthy of appreciation from not only teenagers, but from people of all age groups.

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6. Coexist The XX

7. Where’s the love? Black Eyed Peas

8. Bhumbro OST Mission Kashmir

9. Allah ke bande Kailash Kher

10 Hok Kolorob Arnob

triPle threAt A South African born 19-year-old Australian, is not just a talented singer but an actor, as well as a youtube sensation

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MorAllY insPirinG

Majid Majidi is a maverick among most film directors. he is truly exceptional and remarkable when it comes to depicting the lives of the common people of iran. he paints a very gentle and humane portrait to the world, in contrast to what is commonly assumed in the West, following the islamic

revolution. Majid says: “Becoming a better person is not the object of film-making. But human values count a lot for me, and if i can improve myself or society through my cinema, that’s a wonderful thing.” The content of moral values in his movies is not only rich and well constructed but leaves the viewers

mesmerised.Born to a middle class family in

Tehran, Majid started acting in amateur theatre groups at the age of 14. While studying theatre at Tehran’s institute of dramatic arts, he grew interested in film-making. “Baduk” was his first feature film released in 1992, earning him recognition as a film-maker in the West. in 1996 his film “Pedar” won a number of awards at several international film festivals resulting in a major breakthrough as a director. The movie found itself distributed in nations not known to screen iranian films. “The color of Paradise” and “children of heaven” are probably his best works till date. Both films were highly acclaimed in iran as well as the international scene. ehSaN SuNNy

We have seen the type of movies Hollywood produces. It’s the same old concept over and over again: sex, drugs and rock ‘n roll. Most films don’t teach us about the values of a good human being or any upright morals needed in life

Awards• “children of heaven,” was nominated to receive the academy award for

Best Foreign language Film.

• The Willow Tree (2005) won four awards at the 2005 Fajr Film Festival in Tehran.

• "Barefoot to herat" (2004) won the Fipresci award at Thessaloniki international Film Festival.

• amici Vittorio de sica award in 2003.

• douglas sirk award in 2001.

Trivia• The chinese government

invited him to create “Vision Beijing,” a short documentary to introduce the city of Beijing for the 2008 summer olympics with four other film directors.

• “The color of Paradise” (1999) was chosen as one of the best 10 films of the year in the us (2000).

• he withdrew his film from a danish film festival in protest against the danish publication of cartoons satirising Prophet Muhammad (PBuh).

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The preps of Eid seem to be of more fun than the day itself. Especially when it comes to the moo-celebration, the race to get the best cow begins as early as a week prior to Eid. After the entire day’s errands, teens finally unwind and get together to spend some quality time with friends Nusrat NaushiN

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such pomp and celebratory occasions give teens the perfect excuse to dress up. “yellow” seems to be swarming with teens looking for panjabis. on the other hand, girls leave no stone unturned when it comes to eid shopping. starting from “chadni chawk” to “Vasavi,” girls check out everything so they can win the beauty pageant for the “best look of eid.” online shops seem to grow in popularity with the limited edition offers starting from branded sana-safinaz kameezes to stilettos.

trendinG hotsPots

eid is celebrated with much fervor in the country. streets in the city empty out as everyone is off with their families. That makes it the time to cruise around and discover places you haven’t seen before. a few examples include uttara sector-15 often referred to as “Batash chaha,” hatirjheel, Baunia and sarina cruise where you can catch a glimpse of the rivers of Bangladesh and its lush green countryside. and of course, hotspots in dhaka with exquisite ambience, give teens a perfect environment for their selfie-rounds. some of the trending places include Thai emarald, Fish & co, Platter, lake Terrace, Bittersweet, cafe BBQ. These are the places where the perfumed crowd of girls in heels and guys in box-fresh adidas mostly go to.

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PUJa

We all tend to indulge ourselves in the celebrations of Puja, despite belonging to different religions and cultures. The intriguing Puja mandops and fascinating rituals bring together all the people of the nation as one. Every year the bustling city of Dhaka offers various Puja mandops, fashion trends, cultural programmes and more. Here are a few details to help you plan the celebratory occasion this year

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Want to get a real taste of the Puja? The state-owned dhakeshwari Temple is the perfect place then. This auspicious temple is situated just southwest of dhaka university’s salimullah hall. despite all the controversies behind its origin, its precious marble carved rooms contain the statue of the ten-armed goddess durga, the four-armed god Vasudeva and a shiva linga. The temple offers not just worshiping grounds but also cultural programmes annually, showcasing a number of dignitaries including the President, Prime Minister and members of Parliament, and attracts renowned personalities from dhaka’s film and music industry. Beside the national temple in dhaka, there are places such as the dhaka university, jagonnath hall, Banani puja mandop etc. that celebrate the Puja in a grand way, featuring renowned personalities, stunning rendition of songs, great dances and exquisite performances.

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These days, dhaka is booming with cafes and restaurants, hence you will always find somewhere to sit and chill with your companions on such occasions. Goong, the castle in Gulshan has a diverse menu for vegetarian including chef kim’s vegetarian bulgogi, kong Bulgogi, which apparantly tastes better than meat. next on the list is Bar-B-Q ToniTe at dhanmondi and their special outdoor atmosphere and smoky grilled meat. after all the festive exhaustion drenches in, roll express at Gulshan is the perfect spot to chill out. They offer relaxing evening snacks from flat bread sandwiches to dosas and fuchka/puchka.

PrePPinG for the occAsionPuja is all about going traditional with colours, jewellery and clothes. The most commonly worn and loved outfit for Puja is the sari worn in what’s called “ek pech.” and what else complements a sari better than a simple “bindi” that’s preferably black or red in colour. While on the other end, men dress themselves in traditional panjabi paired with “dhoti.”