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vol 3 Issue 45 | FRIDAY, March 4, 2016

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Sticks and stones

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Travel Moscow

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CONTENTS

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Volume 3 | Issue 45 | March 4, 2016

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Editor Zafar Sobhan Features Editor Sabrina Fatma Ahmad

Fandom

Asst Magazine Editor Farina Noireet Weekend Tribune Team Saudia Afrin Moumita Ahmed N Anita Amreen Sakib Mridha Saqib Sarker Syeda Samira Sadeque Mahmood Sadi Shuprova Tasneem Contributors Jennifer Ashraf Reema Islam Syed Zakir Hossain Rad Sharar Bin Kamal Iresh Zaker

Colour Specialist Shekhar Mondal Advertisement Shahin Ahsan Production Masum Billah Circulation Masud Kabir Pavel Website dhakatribune.com/weekend facebook.com/WeekendTrib Email your letters to: weekend@dhakatribune.com

2 News 3 Meanwhile

Features

4 Tailored Men’s Fashion 5 Trending Women’s Fashion 6 Origin Story Coffee continued 14 Listology Types of cricket supporters 15 A day in the life of A tong-wala 20 In memoriam Col M Mojibul Hoque Trust

Regulars

8 Sticks and stones 16 Legalese 17 Tell 18 Stay In 19 Go Out

Cartoons Syed Rashad Imam Tanmoy Graphics Md Mahbub Alam Alamgir Hossain Tahsin Momin

News

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Travel

Top 10 Moscow attractions

About the cover

Editor’s note Dear readers, We’ve got wanderlust and cricket fever this week, which we express in different ways, and we’re taking you with us. Step into a superblytailored pinstripe suit and get transported into a world of fast cars and intrigue with our Men’s fashion column. Or put on your fantasy hat and travel to the world of imagination with our Beauty piece.

Grab a cuppa and let’s get going as we continue tracing the origins and evolution of the magic coffee bean. Team Onetimefashionista is back, and this time they bring you ten must-try sights in Moscow, Russia.

While on all these travels, you might encounter more than a few cricket fans. Our handy listology should help you identify them. Our photo story also dwells on the fans, while the Sticks and Stones column ponders on the choices, good and bad, made by our young players.

Finally, February may be over, but it’s worth looking back a bit to one of the darkest days in our recent military history, at the estate that rises from its ashes.

Here’s hoping you feel like a winner this week.

- Sabrina Fatma Ahmad

A no-fuss daytime make up look Photo: Saudia Afrin Editing: Shekhar Mondal Model: Moumita Ahmed Make-up: N Anita Amreen

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2 News | This week Clinton, Trump lead in Super Tuesday races Republican Donald Trump and

Virginia.

France razes migrant camp as Greece seeks EU aid

Democrat Hillary Clinton rolled up

Trump’s rival Ted Cruz, a US

a series of wins on Tuesday, as the

senator from Texas, won his home

Demolition workers tore down

the driving rain and freezing wind

two presidential front-runners took

state and neighbouring Oklahoma,

more makeshift shelters in France’s

in a bid to stop their temporary

a step toward capturing their parties’

bolstering his argument he had the

grim “Jungle” migrant camp in

homes from being pulled apart.

nominations on the 2016 campaign’s

best chance to stop the controversial

last week, as Greece pleaded for

biggest day of state-by-state primary

Trump. US Senator Marco Rubio of

EU aid to help shelter thousands

inhabitants to leave voluntarily and

contests.

Florida, favourite of the Republican

of refugees stuck in misery at its

move to better accommodation

establishment, was projected the

border.

provided for them, but many

Trump and Clinton turned their sights on each other after their

Officials tried to convince

winner in Minnesota, his first victory.

In the northern French port

Clinton’s rival Bernie Sanders, a

city of Calais, tensions were high

further from their goal of reaching

promising to “go after” Clinton

democratic socialist US senator from

as officials for a second day razed

Britain.

and the former secretary of state

Vermont, also won his home state

part of the Jungle camp, which has

decrying what she called Trump’s

along with Colorado, Minnesota and

become a magnet for people hoping

violent clashes that erupted on

divisive rhetoric.

Oklahoma and vowed to pursue the

to reach Britain.

Monday, but some remained defiant

Super Tuesday wins, with Trump

US networks projected Trump won six and Clinton seven states on Super Tuesday, when 12 states were voting.

battle for the nomination in the 35 states that had yet to vote.

Some sat on the roofs of their shacks, covered in blankets against

refused, fearing it will take them

There was no repeat of the

in the face of the bulldozers.

Photo: Reuters

Super Tuesday was the biggest

Trump won Alabama, Arkansas,

single day of state-by-state contests

Georgia, Massachusetts, Tennessee,

to select party nominees for the

Vermont and Virginia, while Clinton

November 8 election to succeed

won Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia,

Democratic President Barack Obama.

Massachusetts, Tennessee, Texas and

Photo: AFP

The world at a glance Weekend Tribune Desk

Australia softens sanctions against Iran Australia followed major world powers by lifting sanctions on Iran

Trade (DFAT) said in a statement.

Sanctions still in force against

BNP announces election for two top positions

on Wednesday, after confirmation

Iran include restrictions on the

from the United Nations that Tehran

transfer of proliferation sensitive

The BNP yesterday announced the

he said adding that nomination paper

had taken steps required to curb its

goods, the arms and ballistic missiles

schedule for election for two if its

would have to be submitted by March

disputed nuclear program.

embargoes and sanctions against

top positions – chairperson and

4.

some designated persons and

senior vice-chairperson.

Under changes announced by the Australian government, businesses will no longer need to seek approval

entities.

Australia’s anti-money laundering

The election will be held on

The Election Commission will scrutinise the nomination papers

March 19 as the BNP set the date to

on March 5 and the last date of

hold its national council in Dhaka.

nomination papers withdrawal is

for transactions of more than

watchdog AUSTRAC expects

A$20,000 ($14,436) involving entities

reporting entities to scrutinize

from Iran.

all payments that are routed via

party’s Nayapaltan headquarters

third-party countries to Iran or

yesterday, party standing committee

committee member Nazrul Islam

some of the sanctions imposed

North Korea, which is also subject to

member Jamir Uddin Sircar told

Khan was made the returning officer.

on Iran autonomously in 2008

sanctions due to its nuclear program.

journalists that the nomination

While Australia has suspended

because of the Islamic Republic’s

AUSTRAC says all transactions

nuclear program, some non-nuclear

to those two countries should be

sanctions remain in place, the

considered as “high risk.”

Department of Foreign Affairs and

Photo: AP

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Addressing a press briefing at the

March 6.

He also said party standing

Jamir Uddin Sircar said a

papers for the positions would be

candidate himself can collect the

distributed from March 2.

nomination or they can send their

“The nomination papers will be available at the party headquarters,”

nominee to collect it.

Source: Dhaka Tribune

. . . Meanwhile

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Photo of the week Desolation, Niketon, Dhaka Photo: Baizid Haque Joarder

say what?

Farmer appropriately uses manure to spell out ‘No Trump’

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n Ohio farmer made his feelings about Republican presidential candidate Donald

Trump VERY clear last week, using cow manure to spell out the words “NO TRUMP” in letters large enough for planes overhead to see them.

“It’s just, [Trump] doesn’t have any political experience – not to mention, he’s a bully,” Jerry Slankard, who raises beef cattle, told the Times Reporter.

His wife, Judy Slankard, said she was unimpressed with Trump after she fact-checked statements he made during Thursday’s GOP debate.

“Nine out of 10 things that Trump said was a lie,” she said. “I think it’s

using a manure spreader, local news

down to him and Hillary. I hope and

station ABC5 reports.

pray for the sake of my grandkids that he doesn’t get it.”

It took Slankard about four hours to spell out the strongly scented message

Trump’s proposal to deport millions

told Politico in September.

“My farm would shut down today

disparaging remarks about immigrants, but these guys are the hardest-working,

if you removed my workforce,” said

most dedicated people I’ve ever seen in

of immigrants and build a wall at the

Frank Muller, a California farmer who

my life.” n

US-Mexico border would be disastrous

grows tomatoes, peppers, almonds

for the agriculture industry, farmers

and walnuts. “You hear all these

News and Photo” Huffington Post

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4 Tailored | Men’s Fashion

Look like a million bucks If you’re a man of numbers, this one is for you Mahmood Hossain

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oliticians are possibly the worst dressed men on the planet when it comes to

Step 2

donning a suit. Unless,

The supporting cast is as important.

of course, you happen to be the

The usual white dress shirt just won’t

ridiculously handsome Canadian

do this time around. Instead, reach

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. While

for a lighter shade of blue. Not only

Trudeau channels his inner JFK, the

is it not boring, it also suits pretty

bankers of the world are a very close

much every skin tone. Make sure it

second place when it comes to fashion

isn’t striped or decorated in any other

faux-pas. We’d also urge you to get the

prints. Remember, you want to look

image of a Wall Street regular, who

professional. The third player in this

gives off that sleazy lawyer, look out of

game is a stylish tie. See if you can get

your head.

yourself a tie that has stripes running

Whatever picture you have in your

perpendicular to the stripes of your

head of a successful banker or finance

suit. To finish the look off, put on

man, throw it out. What we have

some brown lace-ups. To take turn it

now is the right way and the modern

up a notch, opt for brown brogues.

way to take on the power-suit. The

And don’t forget to put on something

new look is all about looking like the

playful like a solid pocket square to

rich-guy with a confident attitude

compliment the whole look. Keep the

who isn’t trying to be rich. And if it

fold straight and simple. You want to

just so happens you’re already well-

look sharp and smart.

off and successful, well, you have to look the part regardless. Keeping up

Step 3

appearances is always important, and

We can go on and on with looks, but

styling is absolute key for this stylish,

none of that matters if you don’t have

money-man outfit. You really didn’t

the last step in this process down to a

think the men of the Medici family

‘T’. Before heading into your closet,

were slackers in the style department,

grooming should be on the top of the

did you?

priority list. Clean shaven or a beard,

Step 1

you should regularly keep your facial hair and the top of your head trimmed

Get yourself a chalk stripe suit,

and neat. Always. Please do make it a

preferably navy as the primary

habit, thanks. Don’t drench yourself

colour. We shouldn’t have to remind

with cologne either. If you reek of the

you to get it tailored to fit your body

fragrance you decided to wear, you’ll

type. Even better, get yourself a

fall into the trap of an untrustworthy

bespoke suit. If you want the full

banker. You should apply any type of

affect, you have to make sure the

fragrance with a minimal amount. You

fitting is absolutely perfect. This

might also be tempted to rock a very

isn’t your prom night tux back in

expensive time piece on your wrist

high school. Check things off as you

or any other jewellery as a statement

would regularly with a tailored suit.

piece. Sure, it’s an added bonus, but

Slimmed-down sleeves? Check. A

completely unnecessary. You want

suppressed waist? Check. Pant breaks

your suit and swagger to make all the

at the right spot? Check. The suit hugs

right statements. n

you, doesn’t squeeze you? Check. You

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get the idea.

Beauty | Tempt

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Hair “on point” Photo: Mahmud Hossain Opu

Bizzare hair trends you can try Sabrina Fatma Ahmad

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or anyone who’s not

inspiration in their otherworldly

pastel hair is a good way to flip the

ballerina inspired topknots have been

actively following the

aesthetics. This is particularly true in

bird at all these dissenting voices and

widely accepted for years now as a

movements in the fashion

the case of hair and make-up. We’ve

have a little fun experimenting and

chic way to keep your hair off your

industry, watching a

been seeing technicolour hair for a

expressing yourself.

face and highlight your facial features.

runway show can be a mystifying

while now, ranging from ombre and

experience. Even if the clothes on a

highlights in such shades as pink and

Instagram is to be believed is for

basic topknot can be a way to achieve a

prêt-à-porter (ready-to-wear) item

green and violet, to full on rainbows.

unicorn hair. It could be a rainbow

little more height, and if nothing else,

looks like something you might

Although the scene in Dhaka has

dye job, using a gradient of this

will ensure you’re turning heads and

consider wearing, often-times,

been admittedly more conservative in

year’s Pantone colours of Rose Quartz

starting conversations.

the hair and make-up and other

committing to the complete My Little

(soft pink) and Serenity (soft blue),

accessories work together to create a

Pony manes, we have seen everyday

or simply a hairdo which involves a

might seem daunting to embrace,

costumey effect.

glimpses with a few extensions here,

standing hair braid at the forehead

but you can start simple by adding

a little bit of highlighting and ombre

to resemble a unicorn’s horn. Some

a braid to your topknot, going for a

washes there.

people are dedicated enough to go

pompadour pouff with your chignon,

for both, resulting in a hair horn

or by sectioning off your ponytail a

And yet – increasingly these days – a lot of those hair and make-up trends do trickle down into real life. While

Going for the crazy colours

The new trend this year, if

Adding some braids and buns to the

The fierce look-at-me-now unicorn

the total package, if copied note

might seem daunting at first, but it

resplendent with all the shades you

la Spring/Summer 2015. Once you’ve

for note, will still look outlandish,

is actually liberating in a rebellious

don’t normally find in natural hair, no

managed to pull these off (they work

wearing one trend while keeping

way. In a day and age where women’s

matter what your ethnicity is. There is

particularly well with chiffon saris,

the rest of your look “sane,” might

bodies are scrutinised not only by the

even a YouTube tutorial uploaded by

long dresses and kameezes), you may

actually work.

patriarchal gaze that puts a premium

user Venus Angelic to help you get the

grab the hairspray and attempt the

on “modesty” and conformity, but also

whole look.

full pointed bun.

Over the past few years, there has been a strong influence of fantasy

the vocal and increasingly hysterical

and sci-fi on fashion and beauty

feminist camp that is quick to label

your head will probably do nothing for

that, playing around with your hair

around the globe. The continued

any traditional nod to femininity as

your professional image, high, conical

and experimenting with your look.

popularity of superhero and space

an attack on feminist values (we’re

buns might not be too out there to

Remember to have fun, and the rest is

movies ensures that fashion finds

looking at you, Jess Carter Morley),

try for your next party or event. The

just details. n

While a multicoloured horn on

At the end of the day, hair play is just

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6 Origin Story | Coffee continued

Coffee cartography We once again travel along the paths, lead by the aroma of the coffee as it traverses across the globe, from Arabica to Robusta and seeks new admirers and woos the locals with its many tastes. We owe most of our gratitude to the smugglers of coffee in this instalment as we look at how it went to the Americas, India, Indonesia, Vietnam and eventually, to our very own Chittagong Hill tracts Reema Islam

Rok Espresso made using Guji Zone Akrabi coffee at Dhaka Dough

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ast week we experienced the Sufi influence of coffee and how the Arabs were instrumental in popularizing this beverage. Around the 1400s when it made its trans-boundary travel to Mecca, Cairo and Aleppo, the Sufi saints promoted it and many cafes opened up around the Azhar University in Cairo. The culture prevailed and coffee houses went on to become a hub of cultural and intellectual activity and like in other countries, attracted musicians, poets, the literati. A 200 year old café in the famous Khan al-Khalili bazaar still runs on the sheer energy of its rich brew, interspersed with the aroma of the apricot sheesha.

A famous quote leaves visitors all weak in the knees: “Loving

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greetings I present to my beloved home, El Fishawy, God grant it and its owners long life, fame and happiness. Your loyal son, Naguib Mahfouz, December 1982” – The El Fishawy Guest Book Yet another Sufi played a key role in transporting the beans across to Asia, to South India specifically where kappie is an integral part of any Southie’s life! Baba Budan taped 7 seeds (being an auspicious number) to his stomach and smuggled them out of Mocha in Yemen on his return trip to Mecca for Hajj. He planted these at a high elevation and today, South Indians wait patiently as their kappie is sometimes served from the highest distance between cup and the serving jug. This kind is also called meter coffee and is

Photo: Dhaka Dough

served in metal tumblers. The coffee is made with boiled milk and the ground coffee is filtered through a special Indian filter and not the typical drip filter.

On the other side of the Mediterranean however, 1720s and the coffee plant awaited more arduous routes for journey, as the Dutch were being generous and presented Kind Louis XIV a coffee plant. The King planted this lovingly in the royal gardens and guarded it heavily. The guards were however no match to naval Officer Gabriel Mathieu de Clieu’s charms and he scaled the botanical garden’s walls, snipped off a piece of the plant and travelled back to his station, Martinique, an island in the Carribean. Thus the coffee plant is said to have made its first trans

Atlantic journey and along the way storms raged, the water ration on the ship ebbed, sailors died of thirst and hunger but Officer Clieu relentlessly watered the plant and cared for it. So this hapless coffee plant eventually made its accursed arrival in the Carribean and from there spread across so widely that the King eventually forgave and made M. Clieu governor. The coffee however, had other contenders brewing in wait.

The French Guiana eventually had a coffee plantation and in 1727, Francisco Palheta from Brazil arrived to resolve a border dispute but had a secret mission of taking back some coffee. This however did not go too well with the governor who refused, but he still ended up getting a spot in the coffee map, thanks to his two timing wife who offered her lover, the charming Palheta with a bouquet of flowers sprinkled with the coffee beans. And thus, their love blossomed into coffee berries in Brazil and today they produce 1/3 of the world’s coffee!

Across the English Channel, and a Jew from Lebanon is often accredited for Angel’s café in London. By the early 1700s there were hundreds of cafes and these were referred to as penny universities, as one could get loads of wisdom and the most updated news for a cup of coffee worth a penny. Pasqua’s coffee house is however generally known to be the oldest one and eventually the first stocks and shares were traded in Jonathan’s coffeehouse by the Royal Exchange while Issac Newton is said to have dissected a dolphin at some coffee house! But, as in

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other cases the “Mohammedan’s gruel” earned a bad name too as some of these establishments catered to prostitutes so when the men-folk would return home, they would refuse any carnal advances from their wives with the one succinct sentence: no thank you I have had coffee!

Back in our parts of the world and the French introduced coffee to their colony Vietnam, around 1857. Today Vietnam is the second highest producer of coffee and the Vietnamese enjoy these mystic beans with yoghurt, with egg and the famed iced coffee is indeed stuff legends are made of! Rich and creamy, it is made with a strong brew of Robusta beans, condensed milk poured over a shaving of ice, which twirls the drinker around its flavours!

Closer to home and a lesser known coffee exists within the chaotic folds of Dhaka known as the CHT blend, available at North End coffee roasters. At some point farmers in the CHT started growing the robusta variety of coffee trees, as it can be sustained at lower altitudes.

Rick Hubbard of North End explains how they have been working with farmers to teach them the proper time to harvest the coffee cherries, which not only affects the processing but the ultimate taste of the coffee.

“The coffee bean needs time to fully develop in order to reach its potential. Picking unripe coffee cherries will result in defects in

Photo: North End

The CHT Blend available only at North End

El Fishawy cafe in Cairo

Did you know?

Vietnamese coffee before the ice hits it to make it cold coffee Photo: Tim Bishop

the coffee taste. Currently coffee is grown as more of a homestead plant in areas of Bandarban and Sajek, but it could easily be grown on a wider scale,” says Hubbard. North End’s CHT blend is a blend of CHT coffee with Brazilian Arabica beans to give us a heady mix of caffeine and the satisfaction of consuming something local!

As we come to an end of our journey around the coffee world, let me leave you with a few lines from the Kaffe Kantate, a short comic opera written by Bach in 1735, as he sat at Zimmerman’s coffee house in Leipzig, Germany. n

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Cafe Reggio in Greenwich Village of New York City is said to be the first cafe that served cappuccino.

To make things more quaint, they still have the oldest cappuccino maker set against a wall!

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The Americano is said to have been a watered down version of the Italian Espresso coffee which the soldiers of WWII concocted to make rations last longer.

Metal Tumblers for coffee in South India

Father sir, but do not be so harsh!

If I couldn’t, three times a day, be allowed to drink my little cup of coffee, in my anguish I will turn into a shrivelled-up roast goat.

Ah! How sweet coffee tastes, more delicious than a thousand kisses, milder than muscatel wine.

Coffee, I have to have coffee, and, if someone wants to pamper me, ah, then bring me coffee as a gift!

To experience an authentic Ethiopian coffee ceremony experience, keep an eye on www.dhakadough.com or www.facebook.com/dhakadough for dates and timings.

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8 Sticks and stones | Cricket

For the love of the game Iresh Zaker

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t was during the presentation

is hard not to be sympathetic to his

Aamer’s transgression presents a rare

fans but to other cricketers, especially

ceremony after the Bangladesh

cause. When Aamer took part in the

and anomalous instance in cricket

young cricketers. His passion and

vs UAE match. Mashrafe Bin

spot-fixing fiasco, he was barely an

today. With all the betting money

influence puts him in an unique

Mortaza was praising his young

adult. Now imagine any 17-18 year

going around the sport, it is more

position to ward off the more evil

fast bowlers and talking about how

old that you know. Then imagine that

pragmatic to assume that more and

influences on emerging players.

they could play for ten more years.

that teen comes from circumstances

more seventeen year old talents will

Then he said those words that we

that are hardly advantageous. Then

be presented with such difficult moral

that you know. Imagine that he

Bangladeshi fans knew were coming,

contemplate what that teen would do

decisions in the years to come. That

comes from a poor family. Then

but have been dreading, for a while

if he was offered the opportunity to

is why someone like Mashrafe is so

imagine that he is offered the

now. “My end is near.” I am personally

change his and his family’s fortune

crucial to the game’s future.

opportunity to permanently alter

of the opinion that Mashrafe should

by bowling one no-ball that would

play on until he has to be carried to the

hardly change the result of a game that

Mashrafe, he is least motivated by

inconsequential action on the field.

stadium in a stretcher. Not the field,

was of relatively low import. I don’t

financial concerns. His response

Now imagine that Mashrafe Bin

the stadium. What he gives the team

know about everyone, but from my

to the market’s demand of him as

Mortaza is his captain. Suddenly, the

goes far beyond anything he does with

perspective, the seventeen year old’s

a commercial ambassador can be

possibility of a happy ending to the

the bat or ball. And in this day and age

decision to bowl that no-ball would

characterised as reluctant at best. For

story becomes much more feasible.

of increasing commercialisation of

not be the most unforgivable action

him, it is all about the love of the game.

the sport, a true and uncompromising

in the world. This is not to say that

He was born to be a cricketer and that

we pray or how hard we hope, Mash

heart transforms not only the

it would be justified. Certainly from

is all that he ever wants to be. You can

will be done sooner than later. But

Bangladesh team’s performance

more mature and less compromised

see it in the way he pivots on his bad

his influence on the game makes

but the experience of sport for all

perspectives, such actions provide an

knee to stop the balls hit back at him.

it possible for him to be our moral

involved. Players, administrators, fans,

almost indelible dirt mark on the sport.

You can see it in the way he pushes for

captain for many years to come. He

everyone.

But the judgment seems less clear

the impossible run as he did in the last

may not be able to run up to the wicket

cut from the view of the perpetrator,

ball in the recent Sri Lanka match.

much longer, but he can help protect

Anyone who appreciates cricket

From what little I know of

Imagine any 17 or 18 year old

his family’s circumstances with one

I know that no matter how much

would have loved Mohammad

especially one so young. I hope that

Aamer’s opening spell against India

Aamer can complete his comeback and

then his insouciance to wealth,

it is crucial to keep Mashrafe in the

in this year’s Asia Cup. As many of us

rehabilitate himself in a capable and

while admirable, would have less

sport long after he is finished on the

know, Aamer is making a comeback

honorable manner.

significance. But he is no ordinary

field. n

from a lengthy ban for spot fixing. It

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It would be naïve to think that

If Mashrafe was any other cricketer

player. He is a demigod, not only to

our cricket for generations. This is why

Fandom | Photo Story

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Cricket crazy Photos: Syed Zakir Hossain With the finals just around the corner, the Asia Cup is in full swing in the Tigers’ den, as cricket fever grips the nation. The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium is full to the brim with crowds of supporters, making the entire area reverberate with their chants and cries of support. This week, we take a look at these die-hard fans who belong to different nations but have one thing in common – their love of cricket.

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10 Photo Story | Fandom

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12 Travel | Top 10 Moscow attractions

Follow the Moskva, down to Gorky Park Moscow Red Square

Tanusree Ghosh and Shehzaad Shams

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ith Russia being

2. Kremlin

the pioneer of the

Kremlin on the other hand – is the area

communist movement,

blocked by the red wall with the towers

we knew that any

and the glowing ruby stars. Housing

visit to Moscow would be naturally

the residence of the President of the

loaded with strong hints of history

Russian Federation, the complex has

in every direction. With the Stalin

historic churches and burial places of

skyscrapers standing firm on ground

previous tsars. Also worth the visit

and kissing high the Moscow skyline

inside Kremlin, is the Armoury and the

in one hand, we also experienced the

Diamond Fund.

simply gorgeous Palaces of the People

Kremlin seen before sunset from the bridge of Christ the Saviour

built deep underground in the form of

3. St Basil’s Cathedral

relentlessly running metro services.

Fondly claimed to be the mascot

We stretched our vision as far as we

of Moscow, largely popularised in

could to see the entire capital from

numerous posters and displays around

a 34th floor restaurant and we also

the world to allure interested tourists

got ourselves enchanted during the

and explorers to visit Moscow. The

sailing dinner cruise along the waves of

uniquely colourful tombs were built

river Moskva. Onion domed orthodox

as per orders from Ivan The Terrible

churches, majestic museums, opulent

to commemorate the capture of

palaces and mesmerising metro

Kazan. Situated in close proximity

stations deep underground – the land

to the Kremlin and Red Square, this

of the tsars and the socialist spearheads

cathedral has no parallel in terms of

– captured perfectly as the Scorpions

architectural resemblance to any other

famously sang – ‘Follow the Moskva,

building anywhere in the Byzantine

down to Gorky Park, listening to the

developments anywhere in Russia.

wind of changes…...’ We kept whistling

The tombs were supposed to denote

and humming this tune almost every

bonfire flames pointing towards the

day we roved around the Russian

sky and they still amuse visitors for a

capital and while doing so we gathered

picture perfect moment as a gorgeous

our top 10 recommendations for you

backdrop.

to do in Moscow. Literally you could ‘Follow the Moskva, down to Gorky

4. GUM

Park, and listen to the wind of Russia,

Moscow’s answer to architectural

change.’

wonder, housing an array of

1. Red Square

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and general retail shops. In literal

Red Square is a square by name only

Russian, this means the ‘Main

but it is the centre of the Russian

Universal Departmental Store’ bearing

capital where every traveller descends,

the same name in many Russian cities.

every march starts, everything

Situated in close proximity to Red

revolves and everything keeps

Square, GUM is an interesting place

moving. Undoubtedly the best place

to spend some time or to have a meal

in town to be, at the heart of all things

inside its traditional Russian dining

happening and historic. Red Square

joint Stolokaya 57.

hosts a number of restaurants, historic

The icon of Moscow, St Basil’s Cathedral, featured in almost every tourist poster

restaurants, posh designer boutiques

buildings, churches, shopping centres.

5. Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

Perfect to start your induction as a

It is man who build the houses of

voyager in the Russian capital.

God, it is them who destroy it, fight for it and restore it while God keeps living happily and safely in His resort

13 somewhere else. Similarly, this iconic

in Moscow which were built as per

monument situated on the banks of the

instructions of Stalin. It would suffice

river Moskva was destroyed by Stalin

to just see the university from its front

in the 1930s and rebuilt in late 1990s to

to try to capture its entire width in an

what you can see at present times. One

18mm camera lens. It was massive,

of the most gorgeous churches in terms

magnificent and mighty. Along with

of interior details and design in the

the communist emblems, you could

entire world. Do cover up well before

see engrossed in Russian “Science

entering, as Shehzaad was initially

is the clear learning of truth and

turned away for wearing a distressed

enlightenment of the mind.”

jeans but he could get in later as Jesus stepped in at the right time in disguise

10. Kolomenskoye

of another common man.

This is one of the most beautiful

6. Moscow Metro

locations away from the busy and bustling Moscow center. The main

The famous Palaces of the People

attraction of this park is the Church

underground are a must visit by

of the Ascension of the Lord which

anyone wishing to explore the

was constructed to commemorate

Russian capital mingling with the

the birth of Ivan the Terrible. The

daily commuters who keep this city

church and the other infrastructures

moving day in and day out. You can

have an interesting blend of older

freely roam around in as many stations

wooden architecture and influences

you want, but the stations in Moscow

from Italian designs. A rare view of

that you cannot miss are Kievskaya,

the Moscow skyline is visible from the

Mayakovskaya, Ploshchad Revolyutsii,

edges which is magnificent. There is

Prospekt Mira, Komsomolskaya,

also the pretty Church of the Icon of

Novoslobodskaya and Park Pobedy.

Our Lady of Kazan – with its bright

7. Moskva River Cruise

golden domes which is a familiar image of Christianity in Russia. Finally don’t

After you have experienced the very

forget to contemplate at the beautiful

pulse of Moscow from below ground

wooden cabin where Peter the Great

level through it massive network of

lived for couple of months.

metro, it is imperative that you view the city from its life-line above ground

Bonus: Bolshoi Theatre

– the famous river Moskva. We went

Our top 10 Moscow recommendations

for the Radisson Royal’s Flotilla Cruise

are listed above but the wild card

with a memorable dinner experience

entry to this list will have to be the

on the river to celebrate Tanusree’s

beautiful Bolshoi Theatre. We did not

birthday.

include it in the list above because we

8. Gorky Park

interested in but it doesn’t mean that it will not feature in recommended

a stroll, hum and record yourself in a

things to see. Make sure you watch

video while you play along Scorpion’s

a performance as an audience in this

‘Wind of change’. Very much the green

historic theatre and don’t just pose for

lungs of Moscow, this park offers the

photos outside. ‘Bolshoi’ means ‘big’ in

tranquil and respite needed from day

Russian, certainly the biggest and best

to day rush. Interestingly the day we

theatre for historic opera and ballet

went to this park, there was a youth

performances in the world. Situated

festival of young students from leading

in close proximity to Red Square, a

Moscow universities. We could see the

spectacle at this venue is imperative

real ‘wind of change’ in the jubilant,

because it is an important emblem

colourful, English-speaking and very

of Russia and Moscow so much so

friendly Russian new generation

that it is imprinted on the 100 Rouble

having a great time at the Gorky Park.

notes. However we opted for the ballet

Grand, gorgeous, imposing and the adjectives can go higher and wider

The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, built twice on the same site

could not watch the ballet we were

This is the park where you have to take

9. Moscow State University

GUM boasts of beautiful architectural designs and a mix of light and retail offerings

performance Le Corsaire at the equally famous Mikhailovsky Theatre at St Petersburg.

Surely it will not do any justice to

From Gorky Park, it was convenient

explore Moscow in a hurry. But if you

to take a taxi to visit the imposing

are tight in time and want to make sure

Moscow State University which claims

you don’t fall in love permanently with

to house the tallest educational

the Russian capital or with any Russian

institute in the world and the tallest

femme fatale, it will suffice to spend

among the ‘Seven Sisters’ – the

some quality time exploring these

identical seven colossal buildings

recommended locations above. n

Moscow State University, grand, gorgeous and imposing

Photos: Tanusree Ghosh and Shehzaad Shams

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14 Listology | Types of cricket supporters

Fan-demonium

The different types of cricket supporters in Bangladesh Shuprova Tasneem

Sport techies

you’ve lost eight wickets and need

sit on while watching the game to

Die-hard devotees

They can’t watch a game of cricket

to score 24 runs in three balls, their

the lucky dance you must do when

There are the ones who paint their

without going into the nitty gritty.

“we got this” attitude can get on your

you hit a six or take a wicket, these

bodies in stripes and wrap themselves

Despite knowing the pitch conditions,

nerves.

rituals can range from funny to slightly

in our national flag and scream their

frightening. And of course, there is

lungs out at every match. And while

always that one kid who’s been wearing

we maintain a monumental amount of

why did they use an extra seamer when they could have easily played another

Golden era gurus

spinner? Why isn’t Mustafiz bowling

These fans tend to belong to the

that oversized forever-unwashed jersey

respect for these fans, it wouldn’t be

his off-cutters? From deciding fielding

older generation, who’ve been lucky

at every match since the 1999 World

fair to include only them in this list.

positions to determining the different

enough to watch Viv Richards and

Cup.

There are all the supporters who flock

line-ups for every format of the game,

Don Bradman and other giants of their

these fans have no dearth of technical

time shake up the world of cricket.

Peer-pressured enthusiasts

knowledge to offer that will surely win

They can’t watch good cricket without

These are the fans who don’t really

stadium alive with their energy. There

us the game, and tend to regularly play

comparing it to these players, and can’t

follow/understand cricket, but are

are the fans who support our team to

cricket themselves. While the constant

watch bad cricket without speaking of

happy to watch it when their friends or

the very last ball and give our players

technicalities can get boring for the less

the good old days, where this would

families do. Either that, or they don’t

a standing ovation as they retreat after

learned of the fans, you could also take

never have happened. We at Tribune

want to risk their skins in what often

a defeat. There are all of us who get

it as an educational experience. Note

don’t want to be biased, but for those

turns into a tense environment. They

home early from work to follow the

to technical fans though, please try not

of us who watch cricket, watching a

might even throw in a ‘I knew this was

game, who curse our luck in traffic and

to sound too condescending, that ruins

game with these fans is a real pleasure.

about to happen’ and try their luck on

breathlessly listen to the radio, who

all the fun.

Maybe because many of us can’t talk

other cricket-oblivious friends. Often

stop their daily business to congregate

about cricket without mentioning

times these fans can even be swept up

on pavements that look onto a TV at

the Sachins and the Laras of our time

in the excitement and actually go to the

a window shop and who, in between

either!

stadium to cheer on the team. Although

office reports, sneakily check the

a lot of the die-hard fans would frown

online score updates. And all of us who

upon this seasonal support, we don’t

watch our boys play, whether as silent

‘The glass is always half full’ fans These overly-optimistic blind supporters will believe we will win

to the stadiums from the first ball and clap and cheer througout, keeping the

the game no matter what. Their

Superstitious fans

unbridled enthusiasm and overzealous

This can range from the “we only win

want to rain on your parade. We would

spectators or exuberant supporters,

celebrations can really add to the mood

when I’m watching” fans to those

really appreciate if you could take it

deserve to be considered die-hard

of the game, so they’re the good sort of

who fervently pray in between overs.

easy with the stadium selfies though.

devotees, if not of the game, then at

fans to have around. Although when

Whether it’s a special sofa you must

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A tong-wala | A day in the life of

15

Cha and fried chicken Day in the life of a tong-wala in Gulshan Rad Sharar Bin Kamal

A

steady stream of heat

their home in North Badda, followed

for the misleading

wavered off the juicy piece

by a 45 minute walk to Gulshan 1 to set

number, but three

of KFC fried chicken I just

up shop beside KFC. The store opens

more daughters

bit off. The second-floor

each day at 9pm and runs straight

equals a total of six

throughout.

members.

view remained a painful reminder of the hotter-than-chicken outside that

“I would keep my store open from

Now let’s sum up

was Gulshan, I thought, detesting the

6am till 10pm, but they (the police)

again – a family of six,

thought of paying the bill to leave.

never allow us to,” said Jakir. “I could, if

living off on average profit

Staring pretentiously into dust and

I had a spare Tk300-500 on me but alas,

Tk21,000 per month. A thought

traffic, I spotted a small boy happily

that’s all we have to earn all day.”

which reflects the further emotion

waving his schoolbag and heading

With time, they learned to keep

towards a ramshackle tong; hastily

their office as flexible as possible.

fastened between two trees with a

When questions and unpredicted force

gamcha. The child was headed to his

arises from law-enforcers, it usually

than the one on each and every one of their faces.

“I usually sell cigarettes and, if I can stay at our spot long enough, tea five

them to eat at KFC when two of my daughters still haven’t been to school.”

The dynamics are actually

father’s office and took a seat across his

terrifying, for Jakir and his wife have

old man’s desk, leaning on the tree to

never kept books to calculate how

the right to catch his breath.

much cash they actually have at the

The father, Mohammad Jakir, may be termed as the orthodox tong-wala of Dhaka. Aged 49, he is a skinny man, sporting a white shirt, crisply ironed with sweat as he carries out his daily

My children have to eat. I can’t dream to take them to eat at KFC when two of my daughters still haven’t been to school

end of the month. Where most of us begin with setting a target to earn, they have never realised their current earnings to begin with.

Bangladesh has been reported

deed. However, he isn’t alone, for his

to be one of the happiest countries

wife brews tea at his right while their

in the world. This calculation was

son, Jahid, organises the cigarette change.

made using mind-crunching numbers takes them less than five minutes

days a week. With the average Tk600-

consisting of GDP per capita, earnings

to transform into a travelling family

700 every day, I can’t run my family.

ratios, employment wages, marginal

practice, the Jakir family’s practice

selling cigarettes, bread and bananas.

On the other days, I operate local vans

living costs etc. But as unworldly

is like any other in their circle –

It may be cliched to state that they live

pulling furniture and do labour work to

as the results may seemingly be,

hardworking, persistent, and stressed;

life on the edge, for ironically enough,

earn that extra to just scrape the month

consider Jakir’s three daughters. Rotna,

yet guilelessly smiling as if against the

they do. However, you may have

off,” opened up Jakir. “My children

Shopna and Janu are aged 14, 11 and 7

world. Their day starts at 6:30am at

assumed a family of three. Apologies

have to eat. I can’t dream to take

respectively. The smallest of the crew

A family business by name and

has never memorised the alphabet for homework, but is taught at home by her other elder sisters. Their mother looks after the business when the Jakir can’t, and is occupied all day. They are all kept crushingly busy at every minute of the day, cleared on each of their individual roles and polished in their priority to survive, somehow.

But what keeps them happy is the bliss of occupation. As much as we may like to ignore it, an idle mind is truly a devil’s workshop.

“We never make our children feel the pressure we feel. We are always happy at home.”

For many, this may still be confusing to accept their circumstance as a positive one. But as I chewed satisfyingly on the last piece of chicken and watched little Jahid expertly count through change, it made clear sense to me: a busy life is a happy life. n

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16 LEGALESE | Jennifer Ashraf

The big divide Q

My paternal grandfather owned a lot of property and passed away in 2014.

My entire family was in shock and mourning for

a long time. He left a Wasiyathnama outlining the distribution of his property after his death, diving his property equally between his children – my father and his siblings. My father has three other brothers and two sisters. One of them (my uncle) is challenging the Wasiyathnama, stating that the division is not as per Muslim law, and therefore invalid.

Some assistance in this matter would be helpful. Additionally, my mother passed away earlier this year. A lot of property was registered in her sole name. I have a maternal uncle and a maternal aunt – both of whom are now claiming share in my mother’s property.

My sister and I are very confused and worried, but my father seems reassured that their claim on the property will not be successful. Kindly advise us on the next steps we can take to secure our position.

A

Illustration: Syed Rashad Imam Tanmoy/Dhaka Tribune

Dear Reader,

through mediation or a calm discussion

shall only be valid if the successor

will receive 25%, you will

Thank you for writing

between the associated family

agrees upon the Wasiyathnama. The

receive 50% and her daughter

in to us. The death of a

members.

Wasiyathnama will be void and null if

will receive 25% from that total

any of the other successors claim rights

property as successors. Your

on that particular property.

mother’s siblings will not get

family member is bad

Anyway, let us now look at the

enough – dealing with the aftermath

issues surrounding your query.

of inheritance and division of family

According to The Succession Act 1925,

property is another nightmare. The

every person of sound mind (not being

Court has the power to cancel

bureaucracy and complicated system

a minor) may dispose of his or her

the Wasiyathnama, apply Islamic

will receive 25%, both

in Bangladesh doesn’t help either

property by virtue of a Wasiyathnama.

Succession law, and distribute that

daughters will cumulatively

and neither does the fact that family

A Muslim person can give away his

property accordingly to the successors.

receive 66.67%, her brother

members can sometimes have their

or her property by Wasiyathnama

According to the Islamic Inheritance

will receive 5.56% and her

own agendas which means they will

(not more than 1/3 (one third) from

law your father and his brothers will

sister will receive only 2.78%

explore every possible avenue in order

his or her total property). If a person

cumulatively receive 75% and your

from the total amount of your

to “claim what’s rightfully theirs”.

makes a Wasiyathnama of that said

father’s sisters will cumulatively

mother’s property.

The sad part is that, most of the time,

property, which is more than 1/3 (one

receive 25% of the total inheritance.

things like this can easily be resolved

third), and his or her successor does

Jennifer Ashraf Kashmi is a barrister and solicitor of England and Wales.

She is currently Senior Partner at Legacy Legal Corporate

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In these circumstances, the

Now let us explore the issues about

anything from that property.

•

If you are female: her husband

You need to file a case to claim your

not agree, that Wasiyathnama will

your mother’s property. Assuming

property as a successor and the court

only have effect on 1/3 (one third) of

that your mother did not leave behind

will distribute the total property among

the property. The general rule is that

a Wasiyathnama or Heba (gift) of her

all the successors accordingly. The

a Wasiyathnama is generally made

property, she will be succeeded by

court will also provide a succession

in favour of a person who is not a

her husband (your father), you and

certificate (Bantonanam) for the legal

natural successor. However, if the

another daughter. You did not specify

successor. I hope the above guideline

Wasiyathnama is made in favour of the

whether you are male or female, so I

is beneficial. Please do not hesitate to

successor, after the death of the owner

am including both possibilities below.

contact me if you receive any further

of the property the Wasiyathnama

•

If you are male: her husband

clarification on the queries above. n

Agony Aunt | TELL

17

When love goes astray letters to mars I’ve been in a relationship with a 28 year old for the past three months. As someone in her late twenties, I’d imagine she’d be mature and would behave her age. She came out of a bad marriage eight months ago and moved to Bangladesh. She’s intensely jealous and is ALWAYS picking fights at every opportunity she gets. She plays the ultimate victim, always wanting sympathy and pity, manipulating me any chance she gets. I love her but it’s exhausting for my 31 year old self to deal with her childishness. Recently, I got to meet a very attractive young lady in her early twenties, who happens to have a lot in common with me. She fancies me but I am unable to reciprocate because

Photos: Bigstock

of my relationship. The problem is that it’s bothering me that the qualities I

Lots of marriages go bad

is prepared to say, “I like so much

it seems there is a lot you do not

want to find in my girlfriend is actually

because partners hope that

about this person, it is worthwhile

like about your girlfriend. Once

found in a twenty something – this has

what they do not like in

accepting parts that I don’t like.”

she becomes a wife, you will find it

me feeling distraught. I would feel guilty

the other will eventually

No one is perfect. Happiness

difficult to put up with her and she

to end things with my current girlfriend

improve. Important to remember

does not mean to like every thing

with you.

because she is so in love with me. Should

that which one does not like before

about a person, it means having a

PS. Of course you know your

I quit now or should I give her a chance

marriage will become an excruciating

lot in common and accepting the

girlfriend’s problems, do you know

to better herself ?

pain after the marriage, UNLESS one

differences. From what you say,

the new young love? n

letters to venus I’ve been in a long distance

There is an easy solution to

relationship with K for the

your dilemma: take a break

last 8 months. We dated

from both of them. Be alone,

before as well, but broke up

clear your thoughts. Playing

when I realised how verbally abusive

this game is not only going to hurt

and claustrophobic he makes me feel.

those two young men, it will come to

He promised to change his ways and

bite you back. I really do think that

we got back. For the last three weeks, I

time spent on your own, with some

have been talking to a colleague who I

reflection and a little bit of growing up,

get along with very well. I hate to admit

will do you lots of good. n

this, but I am attracted to him and am struggling to try to stop myself. I love K and want to stay with him, but I can’t help but feel like I’m growing feelings for my colleague. I don’t want to lose a relationship I’ve invested so much in for a man who I barely know. A week ago, we got intimate. He says he’ll wait for me to make a decision – whether I want to be with my man or not. I’ve left him hanging now, but I’m afraid I am starting to enjoy it this way. Since he’s not pushing me to break up, I secretly want to keep holding on to both of them.

At least for now because I am confused.

Should I lie to my colleague and continue

Agony Aunt is a Life Coach and Relationship Coach as well as a Corporate and Organisational Consultant. AA lives and works in Bangladesh but travels extensively around the world to give seminars and to see her clients.

or should I tell him the truth?

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18 stay in Clues ACROSS 5 Beast to return to court of legend (7) 6 Iron enclosure for sheep surround (5) 9 Pig home holding balanced number (7)

DOWN 1 Play confused cat (3) 2 Sort rope with vim and get better (7) 3 Bond writer picks me up in affair (7) 4 Had lunch in Guatemala (3) 7 Has new tree (3) 8 Work out spot but get your money first (3)

Sudoku

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 19) – Taking time out to resolve emotional issues and release any attendant baggage could be very helpful.

Use the numbers 1-9 to complete each of the 3x3 square grids such that each horizontal and vertical line also contains all of the digits from 1-9

Taurus (Apr 20-May20) – The week’s start could be quite businesslike, particularly when discussing career issues, or going for job interviews.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) – You may be pushed into making a decision later this week, and you’ll need to have the right information on hand.

Cancer (June 21-Jul22) – It’s best to approach certain issues with patience even though your instinct may be to hurry. You may benefit from tackling financial matters slowly and efficiently.

Leo (Jul 23-Aug 22) – An issue regarding family and home that you’ve been working on could flare

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up once more.

Last week’s sudoku solutions

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22) – Try to avoid conflict wherever possible this week.

There can be family issues between

Last week’s solutions

you and your partner.

Libra (Sep 23-Oct22) – The early part of the week could see you being practical and down to earth regarding a project and benefiting because of it.

Scorpio (Oct23-Nov21) – Leisure and pleasure options continue to draw you in, encouraging you to explore ACROSS 1 Aircraft trip initially to Mars, say (6) 6 Nothing staying the same for desert stop (5) 7 What to climb to put one in heavenly body (5) 8 Blue led around for cowboy’s behind (6) DOWN 2 Big cat paroled after mix-up (7) 3 Big cat climbs with half street in hole (7) 4 Explorer sat up with chap (6) 5 Loads of Catholic gatherings (6)

your skills and talents, and showcase them in the best way possible.

Sagittarius (Nov22-Dec 21) – You may find that an emotional issue that’s been bugging you for some time flares up in the coming days.

Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan19) – A wise investment could benefit you in subtle ways, perhaps by boosting your confidence and providing you with information that enhances your understanding of yourself.

Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18) – You might need to work through a few issues before you can make the kind of progress you envision.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20) – This week, work on those projects and ideas that mean the most to you. This doesn’t mean you should forget about your responsibilities. n

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Mini cryptics

Go out

Weekly Planner Mar 4

Entertainment | Black Relaunch @ Den When 10pm-3am Where Amari, 47, road 41, Gulshan 2, 1212 Dhaka, Bangladesh What FOOLs Entertainment and Amari Dhaka cordially invites you to the Black Relaunch - An all black event.Party at the most exclusive signature event of FOOLs Entertainment at Amari, Dhaka. Enjoy a night filled with fun and music by the best DJs in town.

Mar 6

Culture | The InvisiBellas Street Art Project When 4pm Where Notun Bazar, Dhaka, Bangladesh What The ‘InvisiBellas’ is a street-art project that aims to shed light on the social position of women. For us, the InvisaBellas are everyday heroins that are overlooked, unheard, uncounted, spoken for, told what to think, say and do, like children or pets. We desire to applaud and praise these women, to raise our voices against violators and perpetrators and to break the wall of restrictive social norms.

How? With the very essence of the feminine – creative force!

The InvisiBellas is a positive movement towards a society that celebrates instead of disregards, empowers instead of belittles, praises instead of insults. A society where women are able to think and speak freely, is a society with a future. We are here to make visible the true power and beauty of every girl, woman, mom, sister, and daughter.

We will be brightening up a neighbourhood in Notun Bajar.

Come lend a hand, sing along, and watch creativity splash.

Mar 8

Education | Life in USA: Ball State University Alumni When 1:30-4:30pm Where EMK Center, House 5, Road 16 (New) 27 (Old) , 9th Floor, Midas Center, Dhanmondi What Assistant Professor, Rajeb, Alumni of Ball State University in USA, will share details

about his life in the US. He will talk about how he started a Bangladeshi Student organisation at Ball State University, how he build friendships with other nationalities and also took their help in adjusting to US life. He will also address the importance of time management in USA, as most students are studying, working and maintaining a family life simultaneously.

Mar 10

Music | Fresh Presents Arijit Singh with Symphony Orchestra When 6:30pm Where Bangladesh Army Stadium, Banani, Dhaka Cantonment, Dhaka, Bangladesh What Fresh presents Arijit Singh with Symphony Orchestra – The most happening concert of the year. For the first time ever in Bangladesh, a Symphony Orchestra consisting of more than 70 musicians will be performing with Arijit Singh. Popular local artists will be performing.

It organised by Dhansiri Communication Limited.

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Mar 5

Music | Jazz Standards and Not so Standards!

When 7pm Where House 5, Road 16 (New) 27 (Old), 9th Floor, Midas Center, Dhanmondi What EMK Happy Hour Presents :”Jazz Standards and not so Standards!” is a performance by three musicians of “Trio Triptych” The three musicians each from a very different background and experience will bring to you an array of jazz standards and more in an unique ensemble of cello, voice and guitar. The cellist from a

western classical, guitarist from a jazz, and the vocalist from an acapella training will perform a range of beautiful songs known as ‘jazz standards’,presenting it in a unique orchestration for this trio. There will also be some surprise folk music from around the world.

Tickets will be available at Tk100( Free for EMK Center and American Center Members upon showing ID cards) For more information, visit - https://www.facebook.com/ events/530648963762361/

Mar 6

Cinema | Red Shift Trending Movies When 7pm Where Red Shift Coffee Lounge, Location: Radius Centre, 5th Floor, Bay’s Galleria, 57 Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan, Dhaka What Spotlight Starring: Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber Oscar Wins: Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay Tickets: Tk200 (includes free popcorn) The Best Picture Award for Spotlight was the biggest, and perhaps only, surprise of Oscar night. It won probably for being an orthodox movie: tightly written and acted by an ensemble working smoothly together, which told a terrifically paced story about a clearly identifiable single issue. That the single issue in question happened to be the extremely sensitive matter of child sexual abuse by priests, which had to be pried open by investigative reporters, only added to its appeal.

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WE E K E N D TR I BU N E | FR I DAY, M ARC H 4, 20 1 6

20 In memoriam | Col M Mojibul Hoque Trust

Remembering the fallen heroes through love and compassion Saqib Sarker The organisations that received the

published a book in that very same

and Hospital, Red Crescent Society,

year (2009),” said Emamul Hoque. A

Anjuman Mufidul Islam, Government

book titled Sraddhwanjali (tribute)

Bangla College Rover Scout Group, and

was published in 2009 detailing the

Government Titumir College Rover

personal and professional lives of the

Scout Group.

army officers killed that day.

The Trust also provides funding

A

fter the carnage of the Bangladesh Rifles mutiny

realised.”

The Trust was founded to help

in 2009, the whole nation

those who are struggling with poverty

was left horror-struck and

and in need of assistance to improve

“The first thing we did was that we

honour were Enam Medical College

“Bringing out such a book was

to education institutions in “capacity

not an easy task. We had to gather

building projects”. Its support enabled

authentic information, photos and

Rokeya Memorial Girl High School

endorsements, but the Trust made it

in Dulalpur, Narsingdi to introduce

possible,” adds Hoque. The book was

commerce/business studies at the

formally launched on 23 November

school. The Trust also helped Abdur

2009 at BRAC Inn Centre in a low key

Razzak College in Palong, Shariatpur.

ceremony.

The college named its library after

Emamul Hoque also mentioned the

Colonel Mojibul Haque to honour his

politics attached to the tragedy. “We

memory.

are not interested in the politics. The

The scholarship project of the Trust

only thing that we, the families of the

in a state of utter disbelief. The shock

their quality of life. “We want to infuse

funds poor students and schools to help

deceased officers, have been asking

was real and the general public was

patriotism among the general people

those who become dropouts because of

from the government is to declare

dumbfounded. However, nothing can

but most importantly among the young

financial difficulties.

the days of the massacre as “Shaheed

possibly begin to describe the immense

generations,” Emamul said.

pain and agony of the martyred officers’

The Trust has come a long way since

Since 2010, the trust has shown its

Shena Dibosh” (Martyrs’ Day of Military

respect for and remembrance of the

Officers), and create a place where their

2009, and it conducts a number of

military heroes through an annual

memory will be commemorated.”

programmes to achieve its objectives.

event at Robindra Sharabar in Dhaka.

forgetting them is impossible. The

The Colonel Mojib Bravery and

The event was organised this year as

the Trust also has an official website at

Colonel Mojib Trust was founded to

Humanitarian Service Award (CMBHSA)

well.

colmojibtrust.com. n

commemorate the memories of these

is one the major programmes of Colonel

fallen heroes.

Mojib Trust. The award has been

families.

Remembering them is difficult;

Colonel Mojib Trust, named after

designed to honour people from all

the decorated Army officer Colonel M.

walks of life and all sections of society

Mojibul Hoque, is a family foundation

who have carried out deeds of bravery,

“instituted to memorialise and

extraordinary acts of courage and

acknowledge the legacy of Colonel Md.

humanitarian services with “an effort

Mojibul Hoque.”

to save human life involving personal

“Colonel Mojib was a man full of visions and dreams,” said M. Emamul Haque, brother of Col. Mojibul – his voice normal yet suddenly a little distant. “We wanted his dreams to be

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risk”.

The award consists of a medal and Tk40,000 as prize money.

In 2013, a total of fifteen people and five organisations were awarded.

In addition to publishing the book

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