Welcome to
...
(The poem "Mukto-mona" is written by
fatemolla)
We encourage freethinking, humanism and
rationalism among our members. Mukto-mona
Forum is for
debate/discussion on religion, politics,
philosophy, history, feminism, art and
literature. We wish to offer here a
friendly atmosphere free from personal
attacks. We follow special
Guidelines
for posting messages in the forum. People
with open minds from all over the world
are welcome to join Mukto-mona and help us
enrich our minds through discussions and
debates.
Rationalism,
Freethinking and Prospects of
Mukto-mona ....
"Rationalism
and freethinking are totally
western concepts and we, the
oriental people brought those
philosophies from western
civilization" – this
erroneous idea is firmly
established among the common
people. We also erroneously
believe that the humanistic
revival of classical art,
architecture, literature, and
learning that originated in Italy
in the 14th century...... (Read
More) |
Special focus is given to the history and politics of the Indian
sub-continent, events related to Bangladesh, Bangla art, culture and language.
In the spotlight :
Let the
sense of Censor Board Returns:
Remove Ban
From "Matir Moina"
|
We already know that Bangladeshi
film 'Matir Moyna' by Tariq and Catherine Masud
has earned a rare distinction and honor for the
country from the international Cannes film
festival. Matir Moyna was adjudged the best film
out of 40 films shown in Director's fortnight
and International Critics' Week. But it is very
unfortunate for our country that the film is
still banned by Bangladesh govt. Mukto-mona has
taken an initiative to develop a site for "Matir
Moyna" citing the details of the film and
keeping all the articles/ protest sent by our
members. Those who haven't signed the petition ... ....(Read
more) |
Sign the petition - Remove the ban on
MATIR MOINA
Buddhist
Monk Killed by BNP cadres: By
Professor Ajoy K Roy
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Attempt is being made to divert
the course of killing of Buddhist monk at Raozan.
For this purpose a new story behind the killing
has been fabricated- i.e. the police is trying
to establish that real reason behind the killing
is land dispute. However, according to his first
FIR, Sulal Barua alleged that BNP cadres
belonging to S. K. Choudhury faction committed
the crime for extortion of money and ultimately
with the intention of grabbing the property in
the absence of the monk., ... ....(Read
more) |
Read
Prof. Ajoy K. Roy's Column -
"Opressed Minorities"
|
Did
You Know?
... The mass killings in Bangladesh
(then East Pakistan) in 1971 vie with
the annihilation of the Soviet POWs, the
holocaust against the Jews, and the
genocide in Rwanda are considered to be
as the most concentrated act of genocide
in the twentieth century.. But
what do our freethinkers think on this issue ? |
Worst
Genocide? Lopa
Tasneem
Re:
Worst Genocide Shafiq
Ahmad
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