Weekend 47_4

Dhaka Tribune
vol 4 Issue 47 | FRIDAY, march 24, 2017
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Meatless
meals
9
Online
bakery
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Dr Imtiaz
Ahmed

CONTENTS 1
Volume 4 | Issue 47 | March 24, 2017
News
2 News
3 Meanwhile
Editor
Zafar Sobhan
Features Editor
Sabrina Fatma Ahmad
Magazine Editor
Farina Noireet
Deputy Magazine Editors
Khan N Moushumi
Shuprova Tasneem
Weekend Tribune Team
Saudia Afrin
Moumita Ahmed
Tasfia Huda
Baizid Haque Joarder
Saqib Sarker
Mahmood Sadi
Sabiha Akond Rupa
Contributors
Rubaiya Ahmed
Mahmood Hossain
Cartoons
Syed Rashad Imam Tanmoy
Priyo
Graphics
Md Mahbub Alam
Alamgir Hossain
Shahadat Hossain
Colour Specialist
Shekhar Mondal
Advertisement
Shahin Ahsan
Production
Masum Billah
Circulation
Masud Kabir Pavel
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Recipes
Meatless meals
Photo Story
Jute fair
Editor’s note
Dear Readers,
This March 26, we will be celebrating
46 years of independence – no mean
feat for a tiny country with a land area
of almost 148,000 square kilometres,
hosting an ever-growing population
of almost 160 million people. Having
overcome hurdle after hurdle of
almost all sorts of disasters that can
befall a new nation, including famine,
economic instability, etc, Bangladesh
is today recognised as one of the
fastest growing economies in the
world. As a people, we may be far
from being the most organised, but
we are certainly resilient in our hopes
and aspirations in slowly building a
proud future.
This week’s Weekend Magazine
brings to you a collection of stories
that touch upon a variety of topics.
Beginning with our fashion and food
regulars, we start off with a feature
on the culinary talents of Aysha
Siddiqa Iqbal, and a piece on the
ongoing Australian Food Festival at
Radission.
Moving on to more serious topics,
we have a special interview with Prof
Dr Imtiaz Ahmed, the founder director
of the Centre for Genocide Studies
at DU.
Independence can come in many
forms, and we delve a little into what
it means to different individuals in a
candid voxpop piece on page 15. We
also have a list on places to visit this
Independence Day, to truly immerse
ourselves in our proud history and
learn more about the boundless
sacrifices made by millions during the
Liberation War.
Wishing our readers a very happy
Independence Day.
Farina Noireet
Features
5 Tempt
Skin care
8 Event
Australian Food Festival
9 Online bakery
Goloso
12 Street art
Raising awareness
13 Interview
Dr Imtiaz Ahmed
14 Travel
Going solo
15 Independence
What it means
16 Independence Day
Ways to celebrate
17 The Dork Side
War movies
19 Biz Info
20 Tech
Regulars
4 Tailored
18 Stay in
20 Tech
On the cover
Photo
Syed Zakir Hossain
WEEKEND TRIBUNE | FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017

2 News | This week
The world at a glance
Weekend Tribune Desk
Local
Vietnam
sentences nine
men to death for
drug trafficking
A Vietnamese court has sentenced nine
men to death for trafficking more than
1,000 pounds of heroin.
The court in Hoa Binh province
also sentenced nine others to life
imprisonment and four others from 17
to 20 years in jail at the end of the 23-
day trial last Tuesday.
The media reported Wednesday that
the ring was convicted of trafficking
495 kilograms (1,089 pounds) of heroin
from Laos through Vietnam for sale
in China from 2012 until the ring was
broken up in 2015.
The ring made illegal profits of
$672,000.
Vietnam has some of the world’s
toughest drug laws, where trafficking
100 grams of heroin is punishable by
death.
Photo: Reuters
Laptop, tablet bans on flights
Britain and the US banned laptops
and tablet computers from the
passenger compartment of flights
from several Middle East and North
African nations last Tuesday.
The restrictions are different
in the two countries, and only
Britain specified the maximum
size of devices allowed -- 16 by 9.3
centimetres (6.3 by 3.7 inches).
Canadian and French officials
are considering whether to impose
similar measures, but Germany,
Australia and New Zealand said they
are not currently mulling a ban.
US-led air strike in north Syria
kills 33
At least 33 people were killed in a US-led coalition strike on a school
used as a centre for displaced people near a jihadist-held Syrian town
last Wednesday.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the strike south of
Al-Mansoura, a town held by the Islamic State group in the northern
province of Raqa, “took place in the early hours of Tuesday.”
“We can now confirm that 33 people were killed, and they were
displaced civilians from Raqa, Aleppo and Homs,” said Observatory
head Rami Abdel Rahman.
“They’re still pulling bodies out of the rubble until now. Only two
people were pulled out alive,” Abdel Rahman told AFP.
The Britain-based monitor -- which relies on a network of sources
inside Syria for its information -- says it determines what planes carried
out raids according to their type, location, flight patterns and the
munitions involved.
“Raqa is Being Slaughtered Silently,” an activist group that publishes
news from IS-held territory in Syria, also reported the raids.
“The school that was targeted hosts nearly 50 displaced families,”
the collective said.
Photo: AFP
The US ban applies
to flights from 10
airports in eight
countries - Queen
Alia International
in Jordan, Cairo
International in
Egypt, Ataturk
in Turkey,
King Abdulaziz
International in
Saudi Arabia, King
Khalid International in Saudi Arabia,
Kuwait International, Mohammed
V International in Morocco, Hamad
International in Qatar, and Dubai
and Abu Dhabi airports in the United
Arab Emirates.
Photo: AFP
Mufti Hannan
to seek
clemency
Harkat-ul Jihad al-Islami
Bangladesh (HujiB) leader
Mufti Hannan will seek
presidential pardon.
Hannan informed this to
the Kashimpur Jail authorities
when the full verdict was read
out to him around 10:30 am last
Wednesday.
“Hannan has told us that he
will file the petition seeking
presidential clemency with
due process through his
lawyer,” Mizanur Rahman, jail
superintendent, told the Dhaka
Tribune.
Another death-row convict
Sharif Shahedul Alam,
Hannan’s aide, will also seek
clemency, he added.
The other convict is Md
Delwar Hossain.
On Tuesday, the Supreme
Court’s Appellate Division
released the full text of its
verdict reconfirming death
penalties handed to Mufti
Hannan and two accomplices
for a failed assassination
attempt on then British high
commissioner to Bangladesh
Anwar Choudhury.
The full verdict reached
Kashimpur Jail on Tuesday
night.
Three people were killed
and Anwar sustained injuries in
the grenade attack carried out
during his visit to the Shahjalal
Shrine in Sylhet city on May 21,
2004.
News: Dhaka Tribune
WEEKEND TRIBUNE | FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017

. . . Meanwhile 3
Photo of the week
Life goes on as
makeshift shanties
are restored in
the wake of the
devastating fire at
Korail slum.
Photo: Mahmud
Hossain Opu
People think this judge looks just like Ursula
from the Little Mermaid
A
Ukrainian judge who was
once stabbed in the back 12
times has been compared to
a villainous Disney octopus.
Alla Bandura, who works in
Ukraine’s Rivne Oblast region, is
known for her striking and elaborate
image. She likes to wear bright red
lipstick, and her eyeliner might be
described as flamboyant.
But this month, a profile shot of
Bandura has made a few people on
the Internet chuckle. Some have
suggested that the lawmaker looks
quite a lot like Ursula, an unfriendly
character from the 1989 Disney
classic The Little Mermaid.
Voiced by Pat Carroll, Ursula is a
conjuring sea witch, distinctive with
her colourful make-up and white
beehive.
While Ursula didn’t survive in
the movie (she’s a baddie, after all),
Bandura lives on. The judge survived
an apparent assassination
attempt in 2006 when two
strangers stabbed her a dozen
times.
Many have leapt to her
defence following some
unkind comments that emerged
online.
“It is unfair to judge her by
her looks,” Vladimir Penyak said.
“This woman with poor make-up is
somebody’s wife and mother. People
say what?
should be more considerate.”
But some found only humour in
the apparent resemblance.
Aleksey Golubotskiy retorted: “It
is a free country. We can laugh at her
picture as much as we want to.”
News and photo: Daily Mirror
Aries (Mar21-Apr19): You’d be
better off focusing on building
constructive relationships
rather than involving yourself in
needless conflict.
Taurus (Apr20-May20): Subtler
elements may influence you over
the course of this week, perhaps
a dream or intuitive hunch. A
reunion could prove a delightful
occasion.
Gemini (May21-June20): Your
social life could dominate this
week, with a key event being
something that will evoke many
happy memories in the months
to come.
Cancer (June21-Jul22): The
Sun’s move into your sector of
ambition may have you moving
into the spotlight over the
coming four weeks. But for now
you might want to consider your
present position and where your
priorities lie.
Leo (Jul23-Aug22): The desire to
explore new territory and expand
your reach can be emphasised
from this week. If you’re up for a
spring vacation, this is the time to
go for it.
Virgo (Aug23-Sep22): You have
a chance to think more deeply
about business or financial matters
and make some key decisions.
However, you may need to take
care when closing various deals or
considering borrowing money or
any other financial moves.
Libra (Sep23-Oct22): Relationships
continue to be a major focus for
you and something that you may
relish over the weeks ahead.
Scorpio (Oct23-Nov21): Getting
your priorities in order might
mean letting go of certain activities
in order to focus on something
that nurtures your soul. A dazzling
piece of information could lead to
an opportunity this week.
Sagittarius (Nov22-Dec21): There
may be fun and games on the
agenda, as the planetary picture
suggests you’ll be in the mood to
enjoy yourself. And anything goes
so long as it involves some kind of
adventure.
Capricorn (Dec22-Jan19): Family
matters seem to be at the top of your
agenda, which may not be such
a bad thing. Getting together can
encourage discussion.
Aquarius (Jan20-Feb18): The people
you connect with over the course of
this week can be a source of delight
and optimism. On another note, you
may feel ready to clear out clutter at
home and in the office, which can
boost your energy level.
Pisces (Feb19-Mar20): You may
feel moved to pare back spending
in order to save for something
really special. But buying one or
two small luxuries could help
you make up for any lack in this
department.
horoscopes
WEEKEND TRIBUNE | FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017

4 Tailored | Fashion editorial
Shape of you
Dress yourself properly according to your figure
Mahmood Hossain
Ah, yes. The catchy, socainfluenced
tune by Ed
Sheeran is a chart buster
and relates more to the
younger crowd. But one thing in
the song is very relevant to your
everyday wardrobe. One of the more
challenging processes you will go
through is how to dress yourself,
considering the shape of your body.
Not every man is blessed with a
Greek god-like figure such as Hrithik
Roshan or Brad Pitt at his prime.
No matter how expensive or stylish
the clothes you choose are, it all
comes down to the ‘how’ and not the
‘what’. Every body shape is different,
so you need to be familiar with the
basics before you up your style game.
Short-stop
As already mentioned, things can
get very difficult if you don’t have
a runway-type figure. Take a guy
like me, who is only 5’3”. No matter
how confident and well-versed
in the world of fashion short men
like me can be, there is no way in
hell we could pull off every single
look. Shorter sleeves and trousers
(hemmed), on a suit for example,
is one of the best ways to make you
appear taller than you actually are.
A lot of style is about the illusion
of it all. One of the slight advantages
of being short is that you are able to
trim or shorten clothes to fit or flatter
your frame. A similar step can be
taken with casual clothes too. A little
clutter and monotone clothing will
draw the eyes upwards to accentuate
your shorter frame. A perfect and
very simple example would be
wearing dark coloured trousers with
a light t-shirt. This little illusion
contributes to making you look taller
than usual.
Up and away
On the opposite end of the
spectrum, you’ve got the tall, dark
and handsome variety. Well, we
may not all be handsome, but we
can sure as hell give it a try in the
fashion department. I’m sure you
all know the advantages of being a
tall guy, but if you wear your clothes
incorrectly, then you’ll find yourself
looking unfavourably gangly. The
best way to make a clear distinction
between the two halves of your body
is to create a break at the point of
where your torso and legs meet.
Wearing a jacket that cuts a little
tighter at the waist, for example,
will deliver the necessary effect.
As for the formal occasion, aim
for a double-breasted jacket that
will broaden your upper body.
This especially works for slimmer
shapes, just as slim – not skinny
– cut trousers keep the balance
for both the top and bottom. In
addition, make sure your jeans or
trousers are mid-to-low-rise so that
you don’t elongate your legs as
they might already be the reason
for your height. The hem on those
trousers or jeans should also break
just enough to show flashes of your
ankle.
Beef-cake
If you find yourself more on the
jacked Chris Evans playing Steve
Rogers shape, it doesn’t mean you
have to burst at the seams to show
off your man-cleavage. Now, you
don’t necessarily have to hide those
weapons of mass destruction.
You should be proud of them by
complimenting those assets by
wearing unstructured jackets and
jacket-like knitwear. This would be
an easier choice to make off the rack
if you don’t always have time or the
money to hit the tailors every time
you want to wear something new.
Reach out for jackets that are
slightly longer and avoid doublebreasted
jackets if it’s possible.
Remember, you want to leave
people in awe of your figure, not be
completely intimidated by them.
And absolutely, you better take note,
no tight shirts that unflatteringly put
your nipples on display so far as to
accidently poke someone.
What’s the skinny?
Some men are just born with that
runway, skinny body. It’s not
their fault, it’s just in their genes.
However, I know many of you might
be a little shy and self-conscious
about the skinnier frame. While
many of you will also opt for the
hipster look, skinny this and skinny
that, it’s important to subtly add
more bulk to your look. Going to the
tailors will make you look amazing
but what about all that casualwear?
When it comes to jeans, keep
things slim but not skinny. Some
men are able to pull off the skinny
anyway, but you don’t want to take
risks others may successfully pull off.
At least, not yet. Think more along
the lines of baggy knitted jumpers
or sweaters, slim-fit jeans and just
avoid really tight fabrics.
Just around the way
No one is judging you, round men
of society. You love food, nothing
to be ashamed of. Or you simply
don’t have the time or energy to look
insanely heroic like Henry Cavill.
One of the biggest mistakes larger
men commit is wearing baggy and
sagging clothes, trying to hide all
their round features. This is where
the rule of snug and not squeeze
comes to full effect. Say no to
oversized and yes to snug-fit. Find
garments that will drape on your
body rather than being caught in
fabrics that stick to your figure.
I see a lot of large men make an
even larger mistake by buttoning
their bottom buttons. Like drugs,
gentlemen, just say no. In fact,
no matter what type of body you
have, you should always leave the
last bottom button completely
alone. Taking care of all the buttons
is only going to highlight your
belly rather than hide it. Wear
darker colours that will assist to
flatten or streamline your figure or
silhouette. •
WEEKEND TRIBUNE | FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017

5
The
sheet masks you need to
stack up on right now
future of skin care is here
Skin Care | Tempt 5
Khan N Moushumi
Sheet masks are simply
facial masks that come in
the form of sheets soaked
in all-natural goodness.
on for 20 minutes and you’ll look
well-rested in no time. Struggling
with dry, patchy skin? Just apply a
nourishing mask and you’re good to
Containing Fresh Green Tea
Made with fresh green tea extract,
this mask, rich in antioxidants, is
perfect to calm and revitalise skin.
Availability and price
These sheet masks will range
from Tk100-Tk175 and are
Termed as “at-home spa
treatments,” these single-use sheet
masks have been trending for a
while now. But it has only been
go. Pimples, sunburns, large pores,
or dry, oily, tired skin, there isn’t
anything that sheet masks can’t
treat.
Steblanc Essence Sheet Mask--
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This mask is committed to provide
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Sheet masks target problem
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Another holy grail product to treat
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How often should you use sheet
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Using sheet masks every day will
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WEEKEND TRIBUNE | FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017

6 Recipes | Meatless meals
Meat-free
for a day
Healthy eating will be anything but bland
with these simple, mouthwatering recipes
Rubaiya Ahmed
With the seasonal cough, allergy, and fever bringing you down, don’t
you wish that you could just wave a magic wand to make it all go
away? What if I told you that you already have the magic wand, and
it’s in your kitchen?
Eating food that is not meant for our anatomy, causes disease.
Did you know that our digestive system and anatomy is similar
to those of our ancestors the primates? If you were to compare the
anatomy of human beings and those of other classes of animals, you
would find that we are anatomically herbivorous.
Vegan/plant based food, with its densely packed nutrients
and fibre, and lack of cholesterol, is extremely healthy for us.
Adopting a vegan diet improves health, and even allows people to
wean themselves off prescription medications. Medical research
indicates that lifelong vegetarians and vegans visit hospitals 22%
less often than meat eaters. Furthermore, if admitted to a hospital,
human herbivores spend a shorter time there than their meat eating
counterparts.
Let’s face it, it’s not going to be easy to give up meat so quickly,
but if you allow yourself to go meatless at least one day every week,
then you are well on your way to making significant changes to your
health. If one day should lead to two days, and two days should lead
to two months of eating only vegan food, then we won’t judge.
Potato
quesadilla
This hearty, hefty, potato+spinach
quesadilla with guacamole will
happily compete (and win!) with its
meaty counterpart. It takes minutes
to make and I can tell you that we
are probably good till dinner! Below
is the recipe. Make it, eat it, enjoy it
to save your health, the animals and
the planet.
Ingredients:
• 6-8 flour tortillas
• 3-4 medium sized potatoes
• 3-4 cups of spinach
• One medium sized onion,
chopped
• 3-4 cloves of garlic
• Dried red chilli flakes
• 3-4 tbsp of nutritional yeast
(optional)
• Salt to taste
• Olive oil
Directions:
• Boil the potatoes. Peel the skin.
Mash it with yeast, red chilli flakes
and salt. Set aside. We are looking
for a creamy but thick consistency
here.
• In a skillet, sauté the onion in a
little bit of olive oil. Add garlic and
then the spinach a few minutes
later. Stir till the spinach wilts
down and has cooked through.
Set aside.
• Take a tortilla. Spread in a thick
layer of the potato stuffing and
over it the spinach. Put another
tortilla on top. In a hot skillet (no
oil), grill the quesadilla till the
tortilla is nice and crisp on both
sides.
• For the Guacamole, simply mix
avocado, chopped tomatoes,
cilantro, lime juice and sea salt
to taste. Serve the guacamole
with a little bit of green hot sauce
over the hot quesadilla and say
mammamamam mia!!
WEEKEND TRIBUNE | FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017

7
Spicy
black bean soup
Photos: Courtesy
Kick that cold off with this spicy,
black bean soup, packed with
flavours and nutrients! This soup
makes up a meal, but if you feel that
it’s going to feel lonely on the table,
then feel free to have a side dish of
turmeric rice or mashed potatoes to
go with it.
Ingredients:
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 2 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
• 2 can black beans
• 2 cans water (just fill the above
cans once emptied)
• 1 veg stock cube
• A small bunch of fresh cilantro,
coarsely chopped
• Lime wedges
Photo: Bigstock
Directions:
In a 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over
medium heat. Add the onion and
cook, stirring occasionally until
tender, for five to eight minutes.
Stir in garlic, chilli powder, cumin,
and crushed red pepper; cook 30
seconds. Stir in beans, water, and the
broth cube; heat to boiling over high
heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 15
minutes.
Spoon one-third of the mixture
into a blender; cover, with the
centre part of the cover removed to
let steam escape, and purée until
smooth. Pour puree into bowl.
Repeat with remaining mixture.
Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with
wedges of lime. Makes about 6 2⁄3
cups or six first-course servings. •
WEEKEND TRIBUNE | FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017

8 Event | Australian food festival
Chef Archdeacon weighs in
on the food fest
What can foodies expect
from the festival?
me, spit-roasting will be the
highlight because it’s a lot of fun.
We are bringing in whole lambs
Australian lambs will be used and
and goats and we are going to do
it’s a different breed. The lambs
Bar-B-Q spit in our restaurant.
and goats are very Juicy and you
One of the trees that grows in
can actually smell it while coming
Bangladesh and is also famous in
in from the lobby. From March
Australia is the eucalyptus, which
24, we will move towards the
will be a part of this festival. For
pool side from the restaurant,
smoking and spit-roasting, we
where we will do the Australian
will add a hint of flavour from the
barbecue.
fresh eucalyptus that we harvest
here in Bangladesh. All our meats
(Australian lambs, goats or beef)
What’s so special about
the spit roast?
will be half smoked. We will focus
The lambs come from Australia,
on smoked lamb and very high
specifically Victoria. The secret
Taste of
Australia
fest at Radisson
Blu Dhaka
Photo: Courtesy
quality beef.
What are the highlights of
this festival?
We will be showcasing Australian
cheeses, where there will be one
cheese-tasting table in the middle
of the restaurant. Australia is very
famous for its dairy products,
and there will be lots of herbs
and chutneys as well. But for
ingredient that will be used here
is vegemite. Vegemite is a thick,
very dark brown Australian
food spread made from leftover
brewers’ yeast extract with
various vegetable and spice
additives. We marinate the lamb
for around one day. The process is
very long and slow, and the meat
is very juicy. •
Shadman Shoumik Anik
The ongoing “Taste of Australia” fest was launched on March 17
at the Water Garden Brasserie Restaurant at Radisson Blu Dhaka,
with Australian Executive Chef Jed Archdeacon spearheading this
completely unique dining experience of “taste, sight and smell.”
The event started by welcoming chief guest H E Julia Niblett, Australian
high commissioner, and special guest Satit Dumrerng, general manager of
Thai Airways International. H E Dr Thomas Prinz, the German ambassador,
was also present. The guests commended the interactive live stations, the
quality of Australian produce and the high standards of culinary techniques.
The festival’s airline partner is Thai Airways, and hospitality partners
are Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney and Radisson Blu Chittagong Bay View.
Supported by Australian High Commission and Austrade, the platinum
sponsor and beverage partner is Pepsi Co. J.B Trading Co. is the gold sponsor
and Northend Coffee, Expolink Resources Ltd, Noor Trade house, Foodex
International and Fair Distribution Ltd are silver sponsors. Radio Today,
Dhaka Tribune and Harriken are media partners for this festival, which will
end on March 26.
Photos: Harriken
WEEKEND TRIBUNE | FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017

Goloso | Online bakery 9
Go gluttonous
with Goloso
Weekend Tribune Desk
Photos: Courtesy
Goloso, which means sweet tooth in Italian, is an online bakery shop
established by Aysha Siddiqa Iqbal. This little gem tucked away on the
Internet offers home baked, delicious desserts with all of the flavour
and none of the tacky fondant flair that so many local bakeries offer.
While Aysha is a culinary queen with her fair share of talent, she also
happens to be the spouse of Bangladeshi cricketing hero Tamim Iqbal.
This week, we catch up with the belle behind the bakery and find
out about her creations.
How did it all begin?
Goloso started not more than a
month ago and it was a spontaneous
decision. I have been baking for
many years and once I got married,
I started baking more regularly with
my own equipments in my own
kitchen. My friends always used to
encourage me to have a dessert shop
and one fine day, I seriously started
considering it. So one evening I
simply opened a page on Facebook
and started spreading the word.
My friends were my first
customers to be honest, and slowly
it all started to take off. Now I have
almost two to three orders everyday.
Was baking always your dream?
My dream was to actually study
culinary arts, but that was never
fulfilled. But I never stopped. I
learned from YouTube and studied
different books, and I taught myself
the art of baking. I still keep learning
because I want to grow in this field.
I am very passionate about baking.
It is like mathematics for me, when
you try to solve a problem for a
long time and end up with the right
result – that is the satisfaction I get
from baking. Baking is like science
and doing things in a chemistry lab.
Baking is a dream which I want to
build on now.
How has Tamim influenced your
baking ambitions?
I did not tell Tamim when I opened
the page on Facebook. He was
out of the country with the team
and I kept thinking that it might
be a failure. But I was wrong and
people responded well, and then I
told Tamim about it. He was very
supportive like he has always been.
What are your signature dishes?
The signature cake of Goloso is
the Super Moist Chocolate Cake,
the most ordered cake from the
menu. This has an interesting story
behind it. Tamim does not really
have a sweet tooth. But once on his
birthday he requested me for a dark
chocolate cake, which should be
very, very chocolatey. I tried to make
something randomly and that turned
out to be a good recipe – he loved it
and even now whenever I make it,
he loves to have a bite or two. That is
how Goloso got its signature cake.
How can people order from you?
People can reach out to the Facebook
page, which has a number that you
can call to place orders. You can also
inbox the page itself with details.
The price range varies from order
to order and that often needs to be
discussed. For now, we encourage
customers to pick up the order
when it is a cake, but dry products
like cookies or macaroons can be
delivered.
Where do you want to take Goloso?
I want to have a bigger menu and
have my own kitchen (outside my
home) one day. I personally like
cakes which suit any occasion or
can be eaten at any time. Fondant
cakes are celebration cakes and I am
not fond of those to be honest. I like
baking old school desserts, and thus
they are mostly offered at Goloso. •
WEEKEND TRIBUNE | FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017

10 Photo Story | Jute Fair
The golden fibre
Organised by Jute Diversification Promotion Centre, a five-day jute
products fair began on March 9 and ended on March 13 at Krishibid
Institution in the capital. The fair was held in conjunction with the
celebration of the first-ever National Jute Day and also for expanding its
domestic and international market, since the sector has huge potentials
for economic development.
These photos show the amazing versatility of jute in different clothing,
carpets, bed covers and showpieces among other things. With the
renewed efforts to rejuvenated the push jute trade, Bangladesh’s ‘golden
fibre’ seem to have all the aesthetic power and practical usage to thread
the country’s golden future.
Photos: Syed Zakir Hossain
WEEKEND TRIBUNE | FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017

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12 Street Art | Raising awareness
Voiceless Bangladeshi
speaks
in art
Saqib Sarker
If some parts or segments of society
are not represented in the arts and
literature, they essentially become
invisible. People cannot have
empathy for what they don’t see.
And they certainly do not respond to
what they do not hear.
The initative ‘Voiceless
Bangladeshi’ embodies that
understanding, as is apparent from
the name, and seeks to redress it.
Last week, Voiceless Bangladeshi
organised an art camp titled “A
Bangladesh of my Dreams” on the
occasion of National Children’s Day.
Photos: Courtesy
At Alokito Hridoy Primary School in
Tangail, 150 students from the school
and nearby areas came together to
“express their imagination through
art.” The event on March 17 was only
a series of projects undertaken by
Voiceless Bangladeshi.
Founded by Naima Alam, Lecturer
at Media Studies and Journalism
(MSJ) at the University of Liberal
Arts Bangladesh (ULAB), the
initiative was started to accompany
a course Naima teaches. “I teach a
course called Introduction to Public
Relations and I am a big believer in
practice-based learning. So I came
up with this class project to help
students gain an idea of how to apply
their theories and models on a social
advocacy project,” Naima said.
The students learn until their
mid-terms and then they work on
applications through various means.
One of these is running the Voiceless
Bangladeshi Facebook page and
coming up with different social
media content. The other, and more
exciting part of their activities, is
street art. “We have covered various
issues like child sexual abuse, sexual
harassment, gender inequality,
family structures, education for the
poor, etc,” said Naima.
The street art, occupying walls
mainly in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi and
Mohammadpur areas, tackle tough
topics. The depictions are often
brazen, aiming to deliver clear
messages. To date, the project has
completed more than 70 street art
projects.
The art camp on March 17 was
meant to help mold future artists
and advocates of Bangladesh from
an early age. It ended with a prize
giving ceremony, where Naima
Alam proposed future art camps
and workshops with Alokito Hridoy
Foundation. •
To learn more about their street
art, visit https://www.facebook.
com/voicelessbangladeshi/
WEEKEND TRIBUNE | FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017

Dr Imtiaz Ahmed | Interview 13
‘Getting international recognition for March
25 genocide will not be an easy task’
Mahmood Sadi
Bangladesh is trying to get
international recognition
of the genocide that took
place on the black night
of March 25, 1971. With that aim,
the Centre for Genocide Studies was
formed four years ago at the Dhaka
University.
Weekend Tribune recently spoke
to Prof Dr Imtiaz Ahmed, the founder
director of the Centre.
Why do you think Dhaka University
was targeted on March 25?
If you look at history, you will
see that behind the formation of
Bangladesh, the thing that worked
as one of the primary catalysts was
genocide. Without the genocide
of March 25, the declaration of
independence at March 26 wouldn’t
have come. Without that, the
Liberation War wouldn’t have
taken place and of course without
that we wouldn’t have gotten our
Bangladesh.
Bangladesh was born as a result of
its prolonged fight for democracy. In
1970, West Pakistan announced the
country would hold its first general
elections since the country gained
independence. In that election, 138
seats would go to West Pakistan
representatives and 162 to the more
populous East Pakistan (which had
about 20 million more inhabitants).
While West Pakistan’s votes were
split between different parties, an
overwhelming majority of votes in
East Pakistan went to the Awami
League led by Sheikh Mujibur
Rahman.
Shocked by the results and what
they meant for the stability of the
country, President Yahya Khan
delayed calling the first meeting of
the assembly and instituted martial
law on March 1. On March 2, the
students of Dhaka University came
out onto the streets, chanting slogans
of independence. On that day, there
was meant to be a cricket match at
Dhaka stadium between Melbourne
Cricket Club and the Pakistan team,
but it was cancelled.
On that very day, students in
Dhaka University raised the flag of
the independent Bangladesh. They
later handed the flag to Sheikh
Mujibur Rahman at Dhanmondi 32.
That flag became the rallying call for
independence and the symbol of the
new nation during the nine-month
liberation struggle.
You have to understand the
significance of the matter. Dhaka
University is the only university in
the world where the students raised
the flag of the country and handed
it over to the national leaders. No
other university in the world has
played such a role for a nation’s
independence.
That’s why on the night of 25
March 1971, Dhaka University
became a predictable target of
the Pakistan military. On that day,
the victims, apart from faculty
members and students, included
caretakers, gardeners, security
guards, sweepers, canteen owners
and even peons. Put differently, not
only scholars and students but also
unarmed and relatively marginalised
people were brutally murdered.
For that reason, Dhaka University
can be considered as the epicentre of
the genocide that was conducted on
the night of March 25.
Why establish this centre of
Genocide Studies inside Dhaka
University?
Since Dhaka University was the
epicentre of this genocide, it is
befitting for the university that such
a centre is established here inside the
university campus. This is the only
such centre in any Asian universities,
if I am not wrong.
The Centre established here is a
non-profitable, nonpolitical research
based academic institution of
professionals, researchers, planners,
policy makers and academics. The
centre has several purposes, but
The birth of
Bangladesh,
as indicated
earlier, cannot
be contemplated
without taking into
consideration the
role and sacrifices of
Dhaka University
the main purpose is obviously to
conduct research on the genocide
that took place in Bangladesh in 1971.
Unfortunately, the genocide that
took place in Bangladesh is yet to
garner international recognition.
The United Nation will not give it
recognition without having enough
evidence backed by significant works
of research. The Armenian genocide
got its due recognition after many
years and after many such efforts.
We have to realise that getting
UN recognition for genocide is
not an easy task. Turkey strongly
opposed the recognition of Armenian
genocide and they tried to prove that
nothing happened there, but since
enough research-based evidence was
put together, the UN was compelled
to recognise it.
So we want to have similar
scholarly works of international
standard on the Bangladeshi
genocide so that the UN cannot
refuse the proposal of giving it due
recognition. Pakistan will try to
oppose it. Superpowers like USA
and China, who are strong allies of
Pakistan, might try to practice their
influence in the UN in Pakistan’s
favour.
Especially since the USA directly
aided Pakistan during 1971 and
Henry Kissinger, then Secretary of
State, is still alive. Leaked Wikileaks
papers have showed that Kissinger
was well-aware of the genocide
that was happening at the time but
despite that, USA did not hesitate to
aid Pakistan by sending its 7th fleet.
Will other research be conducted at
the Centre?
Of course. This is a proper academic
centre that offers post graduate
diploma courses and fellowships.
Courses of all kinds, semesterwise
or year-long, including those
designed for professionals, will be
offered by the Centre for Genocide
Studies.
Obviously research on the
Bangladeshi genocide is one of
the main purposes of this centre
but another main objective is to
conduct research on genocide itself,
so that the evils of genocide can be
understood and showcased properly
and future genocides can be averted.
There are other activities of
the centre too. One is to conduct a
‘genocide tour’ for the public. The
birth of Bangladesh, as indicated
earlier, cannot be contemplated
without taking into consideration
the role and sacrifices of Dhaka
University. As a result, the campus
has become a destination for people
who want to know more, both local
and foreign. Such exposure of Dhaka
University needs to be made more
informative, authentic and efficient,
and the Centre for Genocide Studies
with student-volunteers as tour
guides can certainly play a role. •
WEEKEND TRIBUNE | FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017

14 Travel | Going solo
8 reasons you
should
travel
alone
(at least once in your life!)
The best travel partner you can
have is yourself
Tasfia Huda
For most of us, travelling alone can seem like an overwhelming thought.
However, travelling on your own can be a journey of discovering yourself.
This Independence Day, let’s find out why stepping onto that plane all by
yourself is something you ought to do at least once in your life.
Here are a few reasons why you should travel solo.
YOU LEARN TO BE SELF
SUFFICIENT
Travelling solo teaches you to be
independent and do things on
your own – solve your problems,
navigate on your own and
become your own best friend.
Travelling alone allows you to
find freedom from the mundane
routine of daily life.
YOU REALISE THE VALUE OF
YOUR LOVED ONES
The absence of your friends
and family makes you realise
how glad you’d be to share the
experience with them. It is a
rediscovery of choosing what
makes you happy – considering
things for the genuine value it
can give, rather than the need.
YOU BECOME A BETTER CONVERSATIONALIST
When you’re on your own, you open yourself up to discussions with
new people. You meet different faces and make new companions.
There is nobody else who you can rely on to carry a conversation – it’s
all on you. So naturally, you get better at starting conversations and less
reluctant about approaching people.
YOU’LL GET TO ENJOY SOME
“ME” TIME
We all sometimes reach the
point of craving a little peace
and quiet when life becomes
too hectic with work, school,
family, friends and significant
others. Spending some time
on your own can help you to
unwind and think clearly, which
can help you work through your
issues. Travelling on your own
allows you to focus on yourself
and help put things into
perspective.
IT FORCES YOU OUT OF YOUR
COMFORT ZONE
Sometimes, we need to face
challenges to help us grow up
and become mature. When
you’re travelling alone, you’re
no longer in your comfort zone
with your parents and friends
– you’re somewhere new,
completely on your own. This is
the best opportunity for you to
learn more about yourself as a
person. Remember, growth only
happens when you push your
boundaries.
IT IS WILDLY EMPOWERING
A trip alone is about proving to
yourself just how strong and
capable you are. There’s nothing
like a solo adventure to boost
your confidence, and remind
yourself of how much you can
accomplish. When you need
to get things done all alone,
you become more acquainted
with yourself, which is a major
confidence booster.
IT TEACHES YOU
MONEY MANAGEMENT
Honestly, travelling
solo isn’t as
economical as
a trip with a
partner, family
or a group
of friends.
Unlike group travel, there is
nobody to split the cost of
your food, transportation and
hotel room. However the good
news is, travelling alone can
help develop your moneymanagement
skills and teach
you to manage your finances
more efficiently.
YOU BECOME MORE OBSERVANT
When travelling with friends, it can be difficult to just stop for a couple
of minutes and actually observe life. Hence, you tend to miss out on the
little things. However, when you travel solo, you have all the time in the
world to observe everything. You can simply sit around, contemplating
life. You learn to observe the people around you, discover new customs
and traditions, and increase your knowledge.
Illustrations: Bigstock
WEEKEND TRIBUNE | FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017

What it means | Independence 15
What is
independence
to you?
Khan N Moushumi
What does it mean to be
independent in your
dictionary? Does it mean
that you are free to live a life without
rules and conditions? Free to go
about your day without anyone else
intervening? Or in more practical
terms, does it mean being financially
solvent and self-sufficient?
Some 46 years ago, independence
for us meant self-determination.
We fought a war to earn that right
and our freedom. Three million
lives sacrificed, and here we are
today, living, breathing, eating as an
independent nation.
This week, we talk to a few
men and women to find out what
independence means to them on a
personal level.
“Independence is to realise that you
are truly happy staying within the
boundary of social norms and values
and not breaching any laws of the
land.”
- Tahreem, 32
“Esoterically, to me independence
is the liberty and freedom in the
pursuit of happiness.”
-Mahmood, 31
“Independence means listening
to your own instincts, intuitions
and ideas, without letting others
manipulate, control or coerce you.
And not having to explain yourself to
others.”
-Tahmina, 27
“For me, independence means being
self-reliant and having the freedom
to make my own decisions and
choices.”
-Timothy, 29
“Independence is being able to sing
at the top of my lungs, without being
told every time that I am out of
tune.”
-Omar, 26
“Independence means (without
harming anyone) being able to do
whatever you want, go wherever you
want, whenever you want, wearing
whatever you want. Speaking,
singing, dreaming about anything
you want--without being judged,
held back, harassed or threatened.”
-Sayeda, 23
“To me, independence is living a
fearless life. Living a life with dignity,
respect and honesty. And being a
person who inspires others.”
-Rupa, 30 •
5 things only selfsufficient
and
independent people
will understand
You cringe when someone
else wants to get the bill
for you
As much as you hate
borrowing money from
others, it equally baffles you
when someone, be it your
father or your girlfriend, offers
to pay for your meal at the
restaurant.
Khan N Moushumi
You actually look forward
to some quality alone
time
Personal space and privacy
mean a great deal to you.
Whether you are single or
taken, at the end of the day,
you can’t wait to unwind and
just enjoy a blissfully quiet
breather.
You want to earn it, not
have it handed over to
you
Whether it’s a new job or
a promotion, you want to
work hard and earn it. You
don’t like it when someone
tries to put in a good word for
you, or that business tycoon
uncle of yours offering you
a managerial position in his
firm.
You are not bothered
about others’ opinions
“Haters will hate and
potatoes will potate” is the
motto you go by. Whether
it’s a positive or a negative
opinion, you know you are
in control to make your own
choices.
You know how to take care
of yourself
You know how to hold your
hand through hardships, pat
yourself on the back after that
promotion, tuck yourself into
bed at night, love and protect
yourself in sickness and in
health. •
Photos: Bigstock
WEEKEND TRIBUNE | FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017

16 Independence day | Ways to celebrate
Spend the day by recalling 1971
Activities that you can do to celebrate Independence Day
Sabiha Akond Rupa
My niece Subha was only three and a half years old when I took
her to the Liberation War Museum on March 26. After that,
we went to Shaheed Minar to learn about 1952, we bought a
flag, and she even got one painted on her fluffy cheeks. You
might ask, why introduce such a little thing to such a gruesome part of our
history? Because I believe every child of Bangladesh needs to know the cost
of independence, and the sacrifices made that allow her to now be a citizen in
an independent country.
Her pure little brain and heart took in all the patriotic thoughts that I
tried to instill in her, and created a respect for our nation and our people
from an early age. We have now all got caught up in our urban lives, and
often the only way we remember March 26 is by staying at home and being
thankful for a holiday. But this year is the 46th anniversary of our hardwon
independence, and we have three long days to recuperate as well as
commemorate this important day – so please, do try and take your loved
ones, or even just go by yourself, to a few of the following places.
Photos: Wikimedia
Independence Museum
What better way to celebrate independence than visiting the
Independence Museum? Many people are still completely unaware of
this hidden gem at Suhrawardy Udyan, an entire underground museum
located under the tower of light and centred around a beautiful fountain
where water falls from the ceiling. It exhibits almost 300 historic
photographs and 144 glass panels depicting the history of Bangladesh.
You can also find copies of local and foreign newspapers showing
the different events of the Liberation War there. Two movies will be
screened at the Independence Museum over the coming few days –
Peeta on March 24 at 3:30pm, and Hangor Nodi Grenade on March 25 at
2pm.
Liberation War Museum
The LWM is organising a week-long Independence Day program
from March 22-27 that includes lectures, speeches from valiant
freedon fighters, cultural activists and human rights activists, as
well as cultural performances from artists hailing from all corners
of the country. A day-long Art Camp with renowned artists will also
take place at LWM, and there will be a book fair at the museum’s
auditorium too, mainly showcasing books on the liberation struggle.
National Martyrs’ Memorial
If you want to take a break from the chaos of Dhaka city, get out and go
to Savar to visit the National Martyrs’ Memorial. Built in memory of the
sacrifice of all those who gave their lives in 1971, it is a beautiful place to
spend a quiet day recalling these brave, lost souls.
Bangladesh National
Museum
The National Museum also has
a relatively extensive display
on the history of 1971, as well
as other remnants from our
vibrant past that will definitely
contribute to your intellectual
growth as well as your national
pride. Also, two movies will be
screened there - Ostitte Amar
Bangladesh on March 24 at
3:30pm, and Joyjatra on March
25 at 2pm.
Shaheed Minar
The Language Movement of 1952
was a crucial stepping stone
that brought us to 1971, and it
is almost impossible to recall
the Liberation War without
remembering the massacre that
occurred on February 21, 1952.
The Shaheed Minar is also on the
Dhaka University campus, the
heart of the liberation struggle
and the site of the genocide
that occurred on March 25.
Spend your day in this area that
is steeped in our history – it
will definitely be a learning
experience. •
WEEKEND TRIBUNE | FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017

War Movies | The Dork Side 17
Foreign war
films you
probably
haven’t seen
yet
Tasneem Chow
In the month of Independence,
we bring you a list of foreign
language films dealing with the
horrors and heroics of war that
you definitely need to watch.
Tae guk gi
Translating to Brotherhood of War,
this 2004 South Korean war film is
one of the many gems to have come
out of the Korean film industry.
Directed by Kang Je-gyu, this
character-driven movie tells a simple
story of love between two brothers
caught in the middle of the Korean
War. The elder Jin-Tae, a shoe-maker,
has spent his life protecting his
brother Jin-seok and making sure he
goes to college. But can he continue
to protect him when they are both
forced to join the army?
Das boot
This one is definitely a classic, and
considered to be one of the greatest
of all German films. Directed by
Wolfgang Petersen in 1981, Das
Boot (meaning the boat) is an
adaptation of a German novel by the
same name. Set during World War
II, it follows the fate of a German
U-boat and its crew, and was highly
commended for its authentic
depiction of life on a submarine,
as well as the technical know-how
that went behind creating the film.
However, the novelist Lothar-
Gunther Buccheim was highly
unimpressed with the adaptation,
so you might want to reach for the
book first.
Cross of iron
Another classic, this 1977 British-
German war film is set in the Eastern
Front of WWII. However, it is not
only a story of war, but of the class
conflict between an aristocratic
Prussian officer who dreams of
winning the military decoration Iron
Cross, and a battle-hardened and
cynical infantry non-commissioned
officer. While its original release was
drowned out by the hype of Star
Wars, it has subsequently garnered
a huge fan following, including the
likes of Quentin Tarantino and Orson
Welles, who praised director Sam
Peckinpah for making one of the
“best war films he had seen about
the ordinary enlisted man.”
Joyeux noel
On Christmas Day, 1914, German,
French and British troops fighting
in WWI agreed to lay down their
weapons, climb out of their trenches
and break bread with their enemies
in the spirit of Christmas. Written
and directed by Christian Carion,
Joyeux Noel, which translates to
Merry Christmas, tells the story of
this real-life truce. While the 2005
movie does verge on sentimentality
with its obvious anti-war message,
the fact that it really did happen
allows for a certain level of
optimism in notions of brotherhood
beyond nationalities. The fact that
the relevant languages are spoken
in the film, rather than English in
terrible French and German accents,
also gives this movie an added
credibility.
Come and see
A 1985 Soviet war film about a young
boy who joins the Soviet Resistance
after witnessing the carnage caused
by German forces in his home
village. Directed by Elem Klimov,
this movie holds nothing back while
depicting the sheer horror of war,
with a level of escalating brutality
that is unapologetic yet almost
poetic in its portrayal of the truth.
With an almost nightmarish quality
to it, this film is a must-watch, not
least for the brilliant performance by
its teenage lead.
Katyn
Directed by Andrzej Wajda, this 2007
Polish film focuses on the Katyn
forest massacre of 1940, where the
Soviets slaughtered some 22,000
Polish prisoners of war on Stalin’s
orders. The fact that the director’s
father was murdered in Katyn makes
this a hugely personal film, and it
is not only a poignant memorial of
the victims of the massacre, but a
powerful rebuke of the propaganda
of subsequent Polish authorities
who attempted to revise this painful
chapter of Poland’s history.
Indigènes
Definitely one of my favourites
– this 2006 film focuses on the
rarely acknowledged but crucial
contribution of North African
soldiers to the Free French Forces
during WWII, and the discrimination
they continued to face. In fact, it
was the film’s release that led to a
change in government policy and
the recognition of pension rights
of these soldiers from former
French colonies. Directed by Rachid
Bouchareb, this French movie casts
a much-needed critical eye on racial
prejudices that are so entrenched
that even times of war cannot dispel
them. •
WEEKEND TRIBUNE | FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017

18 stay in
Clues
ACROSS
1 Flavouring agents around
100 (6)
6 Health resort in
European country (5)
7 Empty precipitation after
first drop (5)
8 In an organised way,
without ice? (6)
Mini cryptics
DOWN
2 Shake head at a vegetable
smoothy (7)
3 Fashion label grabs new TV
station (7)
4 Compose tonnes of poetry
(6)
5 Fellows have help in young
lady (6)
Sudoku
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
DIY sequin
photo booth
Tasfia Huda
Materials:
• 600
Sequins
• 6 pieces of
large and
thin foam
board
(1/8″ thick,
32″x 40″
wide)
• 2 rolls of gold wrapping paper
• Masking Tape
• 600 pins (you need one for every
sequin)
• Ruler
• A long piece of poster board
diy
Step 1
Last week’s solutions
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month of the Dhaka Tribune.
ACROSS
1 Wrongly dial for US state(7)
4 Find new access in pure
entertainment (7)
6 Leave a group occupying the stage
(7)
7 New tipsy me makes keyboard error
(7)
DOWN
1 Sack member for making
weapon (7)
2 Nothing for a musical
performance (5)
3 Organise a right to roam (7)
5 Plaything holds Russian assent
now (5)
Last week’s solutions
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win one free month of the Dhaka Tribune.
Tape foam board to the wall. Then,
tape the wrapping paper on top of the
foam board.
Step 2
For the first row of sequins, start at
the bottom of the wall. Measure out
your first row of pins, depending on
how far down you want your camera
to capture. For the second row, place
the sequins in such a way so they are
nestled in between the sequins on the
first row. You can then measure up
from the floor on each side, and hold
up a ruler while someone else places a
pin in a straight line every 2.5″ apart.
Step 3
You only need to measure well on the
first two rows, and from there, you
can make a guide so that the process
can go much quicker. Get a piece of
long poster board, and cut it the exact
distance between the first and the
second rows, using the ruler to make
a pencil mark every 2.5″ on one side of
the guide.
Step 4
Once you have your guide, you can
just place it on top of the second row
of pins and you’ll know exactly where
to place your pins. Try to make the
pins parallel to the floor and not tilted
up, so that the sequins can dangle.
Step 5
Place a sequin on each pin hanging
it towards the front of the pin. And,
you’re done! •
WEEKEND TRIBUNE | FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017

iz info 19
Pepsodent celebrates World Oral Health Day 2017
Unilever Bangladesh’s oral care
brand Pepsodent celebrated
World Oral Health Day 2017,
organised jointly with Bangladesh
Dental Society on March 20, 2017
at Bashundhara’s International
Convention City, Dhaka.
Around 3,000 dentists from all
over the country took part in the
celebration of World Oral Health
Day, and the event kick-started
with a rally at 8am. Dr Humayun
Kabir Bulbul, secretary general,
Bangladesh Dental Society, gave
IPDC Finance Limited
and EDISON Group signs
agreement
IPDC Finance Limited, the
first financial institution of
Bangladesh established in
1981, has recently signed an
agreement with EDISON Group,
where the employees of EDISON
Group will enjoy exclusive
discounts and privileges on
financial services from IPDC
Finance Limited. At the signing
ceremony on March 22, Mominul
Islam, managing director and
CEO of IPDC Finance Limited
and Ahmed Pasha, director -
Strategic HR of EDISON Group,
were present amongst other
senior officials from both the
companies. •
the welcome speech at the event.
Officials from Unilever Bangladesh
Ltd also gave speeches. The chief
guest of the event was Jahid Malek
MP, State Minister, Ministry of
Health and Family Welfare. Also
present at the occasion were Prof Dr
Habibe Millat MP, Dr Mustafa Jalal
Mohiuddin, president, Bangladesh
Medical Association, and Prof Dr M
Iqbal Arslan, president, Shaadhinota
Chikitshok Porishod. The event was
presided over by Prof Dr Md Abul
Kashem, president, Bangladesh
‘Goût de France’ is an annual
event that aims to commemorate
French cuisine being named
a part of UNESCO’s Intangible
Cultural Heritage in 2010. First
introduced in 2015, Goût de
France takes place around the
world with chefs showcasing their
French-inspired delicacies. This
year over 2,000 chefs on all five
continents joined in this event.
For the second year, Le
Méridien Dhaka and the Embassy
of France in Dhaka came together
to celebrate French gastronomy
during ‘Gout De France’. The
Dental Society. Everyone present at
the occasion discussed Pepsodent’s
contribution to oral hygiene in
Bangladesh and also the issue of
unlicensed dentists practicing
across Bangladesh.
Bangladesh Dental Society and
Pepsodent have been working
together for many years to increase
awareness on the value and
importance of oral health. The
event further strengthened the
association between the Bangladesh
Dental Society and Pepsodent. More
importantly, Pepsodent announced
its “Little Brush Big Brush”
campaign in the event. This exciting
campaign targeted towards children
will officially launch in April, and
will encourage children to brush
twice a day regularly. The campaign
will mainly focus on the importance
of brushing at night before going to
sleep. •
Le Méridien Dhaka celebrates French
gastronomy by ‘Gout De France’
celebration took place on
March 21, and was inaugurated
by the French Ambassador to
Bangladesh, HE Sophie Aubert
who stated: “It’s always a
pleasure to partner with Le
Méridien Dhaka on Good France/
Goût de France. Goût de France
means Taste of France. This
event, which was initiated by our
former French Foreign Minister
Laurent Fabius, is celebrated all
over the world on the same day,
to promote our country and our
culture.”
Master chef Olivier Loreaux and
his team “Chefs of the World”
prepared a sophisticated array of
dishes, rooted in French tradition
with the unique local ingredients
of Dhaka.•
Seminar on
Government
Budgeting Practices
in Bangladesh at
Primeasia University
The School of Business of
Primeasia University has
organised a seminar on
Government Budgeting
Practices in Bangladesh on
March 20 at its IQAC Conference
Hall, Banani, Dhaka. Professor
Dr Gias Uddin Ahmad, vice
chancellor of Primeasia
University, was present at the
seminar as the chief guest.
Ranjit Kumar Chakraborty,
project manager, Inclusive
Budgeting and Financing for
Climate Resilience (IBFCR)
of UNDP Bangladesh and the
former Additional Secretary,
Ministry of Finance, was the
keynote speaker at the seminar.
A K M Ashraful Haque,
treasurer, and Abul Kashem
Molla, registrar of the
University, were present as
special guests at the seminar.
Professor Dr A H M Habibur
Rahman, dean, School
of Business of Primeasia
University, presided over the
program.
Among others, M Zillur
Rahman, director of the MBA
program, Dr Muhammad Nazrul
Islam, director of the BBA
program, and heads of other
departments, teachers, officers,
students and media personnel
also took part in the seminar.•
WEEKEND TRIBUNE | FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017

20 tech
The Apple roundup
The new iPhones can
wait, while the company
announces a few new things
Mahmood Hossain
Nothing revolutionary
is going on with Apple
as of yet, but the tech
giants have revealed a
few new things or changes to their
product lines. This past Tuesday
morning, the company introduced
a couple of new devices (or at least
new versions) and a very interactive
application.
UP IN THE AIR
Well, there hasn’t been any real
advancements in the realm of
tablets, as more and more consumers
are opting for the 2-in-1 hybrids from
the laptop world. Apple has decided
to close off production of the iPad
Air models. They are now sticking to,
simply, the iPad. This subtle move
sees the Air 2 taking its final bow,
while the new iPad takes its place.
It’s basically the same features with
slightly upgraded specs. Even more
important for the 9.7-inch iPad is
that it’s actually much cheaper. The
base, 32GB Wi-Fi only model starts at
$329 (Tk26,200).
The most significant change is
scrapping the A8 chip for the recent
A9 chip that is similar to that of the
iPhone 6S. They’ve also decided to
get rid of the iPad Mini 2 yet have
held onto the Mini 4, which is now
offered in a 128GB model.
PAINT THAT TOWN RED
It’s always a good thing to contribute
to charities and foundations that
support a good cause. The iPhone 7
and 7 Plus will soon be available in
a vibrant red aluminium. The new
colour signifies the non-profit (Red)
fundraiser that fights HIV and AIDS
in the sub-Saharan African region.
This, of course, is nothing new as
the company has raised more than
$130 million towards this effort since
2006. The new stunning red iPhones
will be available in markets near the
end of this month.
SHORT BUT BIG
The younger sibling iPhone SE will
be seeing a new upgrade in memory,
jumping from 16GB or 64GB to
32GB or 128GB models. The 4-inch
old school designed phone’s price,
however, remains the same, starting
at $399.
CLIP IT
An interesting turn of events (well
not really) - Apple has introduced
a new app for the mobile variety.
It’s a new social-oriented video
editing app called Clip. It’s like
iMovie in the format of Snapchat. Or
Snapchat on steroids. Users will be
able to trim footage or add effects,
caption and add soundtracks to their
videos. We’ve already seen many
interactive and fun additions to its
native iMessage, and Apple is just
jumping on the ‘let’s copy Snapchat’
train. There is already the “stories”
features on Instagram, Whatsapp,
and Facebook Messenger. Clip just
takes things to a different level. The
videos are in a square frame so they
are more suitable to fit in Instagram
or Twitter. The app works on the
iPhone 5S and later models in
April. •
WEEKEND TRIBUNE | FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017