Rezwan · February, 2011

Latest posts by Rezwan from February, 2011

Nepal: More On Bryan Adams

Pradeep Kumar Singh describes how international rock star Bryan Adams kept Nepal captivated for a few days.

21 February 2011

Bangladesh: Observing International Mother Language Day

For Bangladesh, 21st February - the International Mother Language Day has a different symbolization. It is a national day of Bangladesh to commemorate protests and sacrifices to protect Bangla (Bengali) as a national language during Bengali Language Movement of 1952.

21 February 2011

Nepal: Welcoming Brian Adams

Brian Adams recently toured Nepal and became the first world renowned music icon to play in the country. Ujjwal Acharya expresses his gratitude.

20 February 2011

Pakistan: Two Great Online Initiatives

Kalsoom at CHUP -Changing Up Pakistan informs about two great efforts – 1) ThinkChange Pakistan, a blog that aims to track the social entrepreneurship and innovation space in Pakistan and...

18 February 2011

Bhutan: More On Tobacco Ban

“Now smoking has become one fear and guilt -ridden expensive habit,” thus explains Penstar the impact of the tobacco ban in Bhutan.

18 February 2011

India And Pakistan: Ideological Enemies?

“Are India and Pakistan ideological enemies?” asks Dr. Niaz Murtaza at Pak Tea House. Murtaza thinks that both the countries should resolve their differences maturely by dialogue, not by other...

18 February 2011

India: Indusladies Blog Contest

Phoenixritu informs about the Indusladies 2nd annual international women's day Blog contest which offers a cash prize of Rs.10,000.

17 February 2011

Bhutan: Amend The Tobacco Control Act

Tshering Tobgay calls all the concerned Bhutanese citizens to lead a movement to amend the draconian Tobacco Control Act, which can penalize 23 year old Sonam Tshering, a jail-term for...

16 February 2011

Pakistan: Love Or Hate Valentine's Day

In Pakistan there is a growing opposition against Valentine's Day celebrations on religious and cultural grounds. But Pakistani blogger Adil Najam asks: “since when is mohabbat (love) not part of...

14 February 2011

Bangladesh: World Cup Makeover Breaks The Law

The Bangladesh government has decided to remove beggars and hawkers from major streets of Dhaka city in preparation for the ICC Cricket World Cup. Rahnuma Ahmed reports that the police...

14 February 2011