Trailblazing Bangladeshis
This Bangladeshi feminist writer and social reformer, known for her work "Sultana’s Dream," was a pioneer in advocating for women's education and rights in the early 20th century.
Who is Begum Rokeya?
This Bangladeshi actress and model gained international fame for her role in the Netflix series Sacred Games and has been recognized for breaking stereotypes in the South Asian entertainment industry.
Who is Azmeri Haque Badhon?
UBC’s Main Library was renamed after this long-serving UBC President
Who is Dr. Irving K. Barber?
This place in infamously know for the only place on earth serving us ‘10 takar cha, shingara, somucha, chop”. Popular spot for strolling around the streets with your friends and banging open-air concerts.
Where is TSC?
Bangladesh is the world’s second-largest exporter of this product, contributing significantly to the global industry.
Ready-made garments (RMG)
This individual with an honorary degree from UBC wants to change the world with their “three zeros” system.
Who is Muhammad Yunus?
The first Bangladeshi woman to conquer Mount Everest in 2012, she is also an advocate for female empowerment.
Who is Wasfia Nazreen?
Often overlooked by the hurried student, this picturesque bridge invites you to take a moment of serenity while crossing over a tranquil stream in one of UBC's most celebrated hidden gems, known for its landscaping and peaceful ambiance.
What is the Nitobe Garden Bridge?
Due to this person’s ‘challenging times’ which we could witness quite often before, thanks to Facebook, he couldn’t mostly focus on the nation’s groundbreaking work that he was responsible for. Popularly known for grilling ‘Masud’ because of his unhinged questions and personality.
Who is Obaidul Qader?
This fort, located in Dhaka, is an unfinished 17th-century Mughal palace and fort complex.
What is Lalbagh Fort?
This Bangladeshi filmmaker and writer is known for his critically acclaimed film Matir Moina (The Clay Bird), which won the FIPRESCI Prize at the Cannes Film Festival.
Answer: Who is Tareque Masud?
In this thrilling showdown, Bangladesh faced a heartbreaking defeat by two runs when the opponent team’s sixer charisma unraveled. (Bonus 100: name the team as well, 150: team & player who had the winning shot)
What is the Asia Cup 2012 final?
What is Pakistan and who is Shahid Afridi?
Known for its modern architecture and community-oriented design, this village provides a mix of residential and commercial spaces that cater to both students and families.
What is Wesbrook?
The "Tom Cruise" of Bangladesh, he is known for questionable CGI and a strong belief that no task is impossible for him.
Who is Ananta Jalil?
This unique celebration in the Chittagong Hill Tracts marks the end of the harvest season.
What is Biju Festival (also known as "Boishabi")?
This Bangladeshi woman, a former professor of DU turned human rights lawyer, made global headlines for her resilience after surviving a horrific domestic attack and continuing her education at the University of British Columbia.
Who is Rumana Monzur?
This Bangladeshi film made history by being the first to receive an official selection at the 74th Cannes Film Festival, showcasing the talent of its director and the vibrant storytelling of Bangladesh. The main character of the film is an assistant professor at a medical college, who strains to combine her complex roles as a teacher, doctor, sister, daughter, and mother. Keeping the balance between the demands of work and family life has become a daily struggle. One evening, she witnesses a crying student storming out of a professor's office. Deeply touched by this event and the actions leading up to it, her life starts to spiral out of control. She gradually descends into obsession, seeking retribution, just as she receives a complaint from the school about her six-year-old daughter's unusual behavior... The character refuses to accept the madness of the patriarchal society she lives in. She will put everything at stake to fight for justice -- for her student, her daughter, but also for herself.
What is Rehana Maryam Noor?
UBC was started as the second campus of this top Canadian university, even though some students now consider them as rivals.
What is McGill University?
Man is really the “know it all” of not just only sixers but also your germ-free hands. After tapping into the parliament, this person was recently seen to have ‘fun with family’ is Toronto while our country was rebuilding itself through a revolution.
Who is Shakib al Hasan?
Launched in 2002, this organization implemented the "Targeting the Ultra Poor" program to empower ultra-poor women in Bangladesh through asset distribution, training, and support, which has since been adopted in various countries. Hint: It also runs of the country’s leading educational institutes
What is BRAC?
This legendary Bangladeshi actor is known for his performances in films like Shonkhonil Karagar and Aguner Poroshmoni, while his son-in-law is one of the country's most prominent cricketers, captaining the national team in various formats. (Only 100 points if you name the cricketer)
Who are Humayun Faridi (actor) and Mushfiqur Rahim (cricketer, his son-in-law)
This Bangladeshi was shot three times in 2018, leaving his future in doubt, but made a remarkable comeback to lead his team to success in tournaments at the age of 33.
Who is Jamal Bhuyan?
This annual event at UBC, named after a famous literary character, challenges students to complete a series of creative tasks and performances to showcase their talents, all while navigating the unpredictable chaos of the day.
What is the “The Great Trek”?
This is the colloquial name of a neighborhood in Toronto, Canada primarily populated by upper-class Bangladeshis. The area is connected to several money laundering scandals in Bangladesh.
Where is Begum Para?
This UNESCO World Heritage site in Bangladesh was a thriving Buddhist monastery between the 8th and 12th centuries.
What is Somapura Mahavihara?