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Maisha Islam Monamee

The author graduated from Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka and is a contributor at The Daily Star. Find her @monameereads on Instagram.

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Exchanging gifts with friends and family is one of the most exciting parts of Christmas, but finding the right gift can be a daunting task. If you are still wondering what to get as last-minute Christmas presents for your loved ones, worry no more as this list has got you covered.
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Cherished mornings with bhapa pitha and tea

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16 December 2021
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15 December 2021
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13 December 2021
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In the latest initiative of Gronthomongol, a project aimed at rescuing the Nilkhet book market from the economic blows brought by the pandemic, youth organisation Pashe Achi Initiative are distributing books among readers in exchange for plastic waste.
11 December 2021
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2 December 2021
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23 November 2021
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18 November 2021
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18 November 2021

Ujan hosts award-giving ceremony for book review contest on Korean Literature

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13 November 2021
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11 November 2021
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3 November 2021
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31 October 2021
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21 October 2021
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Celebrating 50 years of Bangladesh’s independence and institutional art education in Chattogram, Kala Kendra’s exhibition, “Charcha. Charja. Uddojapon” showcases the works of selected art graduates from Institute of Fine Arts, University of Chittagong.
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