M Shahidul Haque

The whole world is currently in a war against the novel coronavirus, a potential threat to a stable and growing economy.

The second death anniversary of Iranian mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani has passed quietly early this week. Not many people in Bangladesh are probably familiar with the work of this mathematics genius, but globally, she is held in high regard because of her

On October 5, during an auction in London, a painting called “Girl With Balloon” by a famous yet mysterious British “graffiti” artist called “Banksy” was purchased by an unknown woman for USD 1.4 million which shred itself (the shredder was hidden inside the frame) into pieces right after the sale, surprising the world. All spotlights are now on Banksy and his shredded piece of art. Everybody is trying to grasp the message behind this act. What was the reason for this arrogant show of disrespect towards a USD 1.4 million sale which was a record for Banksy's art?