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Nemesis released their new single "Ghour"

Rock band Nemesis

Rock band Nemesis released their new song 'Ghour' today at 5 PM. The rock number will be initially released on YouTube as a music video and will subsequently be available on other streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music.

Ghour will be the first official release from Nemesis's upcoming fourth studio album. The song's audio was engineered by Ekram Wasi.

Speaking to TBS, guitarist Ifaz Abrar Reza said, "Can't express how excited I am to be releasing the first song after I joined the band. We've really taken our time with the songs with endless experimenting sessions till we got to a point where things felt right. We're hoping that the people will love listening to Ghour as much as we've loved making it."

 

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FIFA World Cup qualifier​

Bangladesh through to next round with a spirited show​

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Dhaka

Bishwanath Halder, the lynchpin of the defence, gives a victory lap by waving Palestine flag to the house-full crowd at Bashundhara Kings Arena, who were rejoicing holding the flags of Bangladesh and Palestine - Prothom Alo

Bangladesh showcased a spirited show against Maldives to win their home leg match 2-1 to qualify for the World Cup 2026 qualifier on Tuesday.

Bangladesh drew the away leg 1-1 last week and now they have qualified for the group stage where they will face Afghanistan, Lebanon and Australia.

Rakib opened the scoring for the hosts before Aisam Ibrahim equalised for Maldives. Fahim gave the lead to Bangladesh early in the second half but Sohel Rana got a marching order in the 59th minute to reduce Bangladesh to 10-man side.

However, the charges under Javier Cabrera showed incredible guts as they held their lead for the remaining 31 minutes with valour and doggedness.

Foysal Ahmed Fahim celebrates the winning goal against Maldives - Prothom Alo

After a spirited show Bishwanath Halder, the lynchpin of the defence, gave a victory lap by waving Palestine flag to the house-full crowd of the Bashundhara Kings Arena, who were rejoicing holding the flags of Bangladesh and Palestine.

Bangladesh coach included winger Saad Uddin in this match at the expense of Issa Faisal and from the beginning they started to play 4-4-2 while transforming to 4-2-3-1 at transition.

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Rakib scored the first goal in the 11th minute when Saad passed to Faysal Ahmed Fahim, who made a cutback from the line, and Rakib placed with sheer accuracy.

Fahim could double the lead four minutes later but his shot off Jamal cross was acrobatically saved by Maldives custodian Hussain Sharif.

The goalie became saviour once again in the 29th minute when he deflected a Rakib shot from one-on-one position while his counterpart Mitul Marma was equal to the task four minutes later saving a Hamza Mohammad diagonal shot.

Rakib was unfortunate in the 34th minute as his shot off Jamal Bhuiyan cross hit the bar. But Maldives got their equalizer two minutes later when Ibrahim headed the ball home off Hamza corner.

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Bangladesh got back their lead just in the first minute after the break. Saad overlapped through the left to make a powerful shot. Maldives keeper made a save but the rebound fell to Fahim who made no mistake slotting the ball home.

Bangladeshi players react after a goal in the match against Maldives during FIFA qualifier match at kings Arena - Prothom Alo

Sohel Rana got his second yellow card in the match as he made a rough tackle at the hour mark and left Maldives with numerical advantage.

The hosts created a barrage of attacks but Bangladesh countered them well. Bangladesh coach fielded an extra defender to make a five-man defence and they kept the harmony with spirit.

But their play did not remain mere defending. They often tried to move forward and some of the crosses from right to left winger Johnny were impressive. During such an attack a Maldives defender fouled the last man and got a direct yellow card in the 93rd minute.

Bangladesh could not convert the free kick from the dangerous position but they held high with a hard-earned win.
Bangladesh will face Australia in Melbourne for their first qualifying match on 17 November.

 

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What law-breaking? When you don't have laws, this is what happens. Shame on Bangladesh Railway!

 

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Dhaka Makers 2 features more than a hundred "makers," as they lovingly call the artisans and entrepreneurs, showcasing their crafts in the "makers' marketplace" on both floors of Aloki's main hall​

Dhaka Makers is back, and just as advertised in their online promotional campaigns, the organisers have really turned things up a notch. Having already had a test run last year, everything about the second edition felt more cohesive.

With the event scheduled over four days starting from 1 February , Dhaka Makers 2 features more than a hundred "makers," as they lovingly call the artisans and entrepreneurs, showcasing their crafts in the "makers' marketplace" on both floors of Aloki's main hall. The ticket price has been set at Tk200 this time round and the event runs till 4 February.

Photo: Mehedi Hasan

There are also around 30 scheduled interactive workshops to be hosted, and complementing them is a "Food Pavilion" curated by chef Sameera Wadood that features dishes and desserts for all the different taste buds out there.

However, the art gallery featuring around 85 paintings and a few installations by a plethora of young local artists and "the stop motion animation" workshop on the 12 basic principles of the skill by Ogopogo Studios particularly piqued our interest. And, of course, the icing on the cake on a rainy February night at Aloki was the musical performance by the headliner, "Tashfee and Friends," but more on that later.

Art Gallery

The art gallery was a highlight of the event. Each artwork was special and had its own deep message. For instance, on the left side of the gallery, you will notice five striking pieces by artist Helal Samrat.

These works featured parts of the human skeleton and a lifeless creature in each frame, using a unique coffee print technique on canvas paper. If you looked closely, you'd see a powerful message about how human actions and progress have harmed the environment and led to the loss of many animal species.

Photo: Mehedi Hasan

The last picture depicts a cosy moment, with one person reading in bed and another watching on.

The gallery was bursting with colours, making it hard to pick a favourite piece. The mix of fresh, modern, and seasoned artists who shared their creations at this edition of Dhaka Makers made it an unforgettable experience.

Stop-motion toys

Ogopogo Studios primarily deals with making short animation videos for their clients, but this time around, they showed up with newly made, handcrafted toys for kids in their stall.

"We do teach stop motion to kids and adults, and if we make puppets or toys in a certain way, it's easier for them to learn and transition into stop motion animation," said Amit Ashraf, the founder of Ogopogo Studios.

Photo: Mehedi Hasan

"It's all handcrafted and designed to break the barrier for beginners that stop motion is scary. We also wanted to bring the feel of playing with wood-crafted toys because all kids mostly play with iPads these days," he added.

There were a couple of interesting toys that had attachable props with which you could alternate the design and the actions that the toy could carry out. One that stood out was the tiger named Blocky Bagh, who lives in Blockybon Forest and has lost contact with all of his blocky friends.

Tashfee and friends

One of the best aspects of events such as Dhaka Makers, which pride themselves on providing a platform for a myriad of local artists to express their talents, is how you always stumble upon and discover niche artists.

Rest assured, you won't find Tashfee or her band of instrumentalist friends on any Spotify Bangla top five playlists, but that doesn't mean her ethereal voice and live showmanship on stage can't steal the spotlight in an event that never branded the musical performances as their highlight. But that's exactly what happened on the first night of Dhaka Makers 2.

Although a rain-soaked stage delayed the concert by 90 odd minutes, once Tashfee, accompanied by Tawfiq Taj on acoustic guitar, Mubarak Hossain Milon on cajon and Taawkir Tajammul on lead guitar, took the stage, an ambience of bliss filled the air, and that had a lot to do with the band's decision to play an unplugged set, which kicked off around 10:30 PM in front of a seated crowd of around 70 odd people.

Tashfee's set primarily consisted of Bangla folk music. She started off with "Bhromor," and the stage was being set with filler licks on a clean tone by the skilful Taawkir, which provided for some melodious tunes in between verses.

Among other songs were Tashfee's original 'Alo' and her rendition of 'Nisha Lagilo Re' and 'Moyna Go'. She also covered the Beatles' 'Come Together', which all but showcased her vocal dexterity.

However, the best bits of the entire set were the cover songs that resonated most with the crowd. Tashfee covered Warfaze's iconic 'Obak Bhalobasha' and to pull the song off in an unplugged setting has to be lauded. Credit must go to her guitarist Taawkir, who played the legendary keyboard intro on guitar.

Before she thanked everyone for staying back till almost midnight, Tashfee ended her set with Nagar Baul James' 'Taray Taray', and I don't need to tell you that everyone in the audience sang along to the chorus of the love song at the top of their lungs.

 

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Team led by Bangladeshi scientist achieves breakthrough in quantum physics

Scientists at Princeton University, led by Bangladeshi researcher M. Zahid Hasan, have marked a significant milestone in quantum physics. This achievement, documented in the Nature Physics journal on 20 February, showcases the observation of long-range quantum coherence at relatively high...

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Team led by Bangladeshi scientist achieves breakthrough in quantum physics​

Scientists at M. Zahid Hasan's lab in Princeton showcased the observation of long-range quantum coherence at relatively high temperatures.

M. Zahid Hasan and a schematic representation of quantum interference of the topological motion of electrons along the symmetry-allowed sample hinges. Image based on data simulations prepared by Shafayat Hossain in the Zahid Hasan group at Princeton University. Photos by: Princeton University Research.

Scientists at Princeton University, led by Bangladeshi researcher M. Zahid Hasan, have marked a significant milestone in quantum physics. This achievement, documented in the Nature Physics journal on 20 February, showcases the observation of long-range quantum coherence at relatively high temperatures. This advancement is crucial for the development of next-generation technologies, including super-fast computers and ultra-secure communication networks, which until now have been hindered by the need for extremely low temperatures to achieve this state.

Quantum coherence, to put it simply, is akin to a spinning coin that's both heads and tails at the same moment. This phenomenon, a cornerstone of quantum mechanics, allows objects to exist in multiple states simultaneously—a feature that is impossible in the everyday world we perceive. It's the gateway to exploiting the strange and powerful properties of the quantum world, such as superposition and entanglement, which are essential for the quantum technologies of the future.

Their research discovered a new material, bismuth bromide, a type of topological insulator that can maintain quantum coherence at higher temperatures than ever before. Topological insulators, materials that conduct electricity only on their surface while remaining insulating inside, have been at the forefront of quantum physics research for over a decade. Bismuth bromide (α-Bi4Br4) is notable for its ability to maintain quantum coherence over long distances and at temperatures significantly higher than the near-absolute zero conditions usually required for such phenomena.

The significance of this discovery lies in its potential applications in quantum computing and energy-efficient electronics. Quantum coherence is essential for the superposition and entanglement of quantum states, which are critical for the operation of quantum computers. Traditional electronics, which rely on the flow of electrical charge, could be vastly improved or even replaced by spin-based devices that utilise the quantum properties of electrons, offering higher efficiency and reduced energy consumption.

The research, a culmination of more than 15 years of work at Princeton, utilises Aharonov-Bohm interference to demonstrate the quantum effects. This phenomenon, where electrons maintain a coherent phase across different paths, underscores the potential for topological insulators to function in real-world conditions, overcoming previous limitations posed by temperature and coherence length.

Professor Hasan's team, in collaboration with researchers from various institutions, including the University of Zurich and the Beijing Institute of Technology, has paved the way for advancements in topological quantum physics and engineering. Their work not only highlights the robustness of topological circuits against defects and impurities but also opens new avenues for exploring quantum information science.

M. Zahid Hasan, whose academic journey began in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has established himself as a leading figure in the exploration of quantum phenomena. His postdoctoral work and academic appointments have seen him contribute significantly to the fields of topological quantum matter and advanced spectroscopy, leading to his current position at Princeton University where he heads the Laboratory for Topological Quantum Matter and Advanced Spectroscopy.

In addition to his work at Princeton, Hasan serves as a Visiting Faculty Scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California and has been recognised as an EPiQS-Moore Investigator by the Betty and Gordon Moore Foundation for his research into emergent quantum phenomena in topological materials.​

 

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These were sent by the Bengali students of Egypt's Al-Azhar University and NOT from the BD government or Bangladesh. However, BD government propagandists tried to hijack the credit of this private initiative. Here are the facts with rebuttal.