Mainul H Khan said, “Most of the modern humanity is against capital punishment. These opponents of capital punishment argue that killing is always wrong, whether it is in the name of justice or not. They claim everyone’s right to life should be protected by law, including criminals.  On the other hand, proponents of capital punishment argues … Continue reading Dialogues on Death one: Capital Punishment

N.B.: Please go to the menu for individual articles under this section. This is a section where the two childhood friends, Mainul H Khan and M Samir Hossain, exchange their thoughts on the issues related to death and dying. The complete section is based on personal opinions but related to facts. The exchange of opinion … Continue reading Dialogues on Death

In every continuously developing society, the death rate is expected to decrease—a clear sign of progress. Likewise, rising life expectancy is another anticipated outcome. As medical advancements progress, people survive longer with the same illnesses that once led to early deaths. These are undoubtedly positive developments. But do we ever stop to consider whether our … Continue reading The Death Dilemma: What We’re Getting Wrong About Dying

Image source: https://www.sciencephoto.com/media/627469/view/out-of-body-experience-conceptual-image Matter is defined by its properties—length, width, weight, color, and temperature. When explaining matter, we usually refer to tangible objects like a table, a door, or a car. However, matter exists on a vast scale, from the smallest known particles to the vast expanse of outer space. One often-overlooked criterion of matter … Continue reading The Science of Change: How Time Redefines Who We Are

Recently, I received an email from my childhood friend, Mainul Khan, raising some thought-provoking questions about our attitude toward death. He wrote: "All our lives, we seem to run from the idea of death—our own death, not that of others. But why? Some argue that we fear the end of our existence. Others believe existence … Continue reading Why We Turn Away from Death: A Deep Dive into Our Collective Denial

Dear John, I hope this letter finds you as well as possible. I know you’ve been through unimaginable hardships over the past few years. Losing multiple family members while also losing both legs in the same accident is a tragedy beyond words. Even after all this time, it must still feel like yesterday. I remember … Continue reading A Letter of Life: Reflections on Loss and Hope

Imagine a young boy who absolutely hates bathing. But for serious health and safety reasons, he must. Now, imagine his mother—firm and determined—making sure he bathes every time it’s due, no matter how much he resists. Every bath is a battle for him, filled with stress and frustration. Now, picture his elder sister. She loves … Continue reading The Unavoidable Bath: A Story of Love, Loss, and Letting Go

If we observe the world around us carefully, we can identify recurring patterns in every fundamental form of existence. By "fundamental existence," I refer to entities such as "a man" or "a woman"—not the family unit they form, as that is a functional structure rather than a fundamental existence. From time to space, from living … Continue reading Constant Asymmetric Contrast Duality – How Asymmetry and Symmetry Shape Existence

I was born into a practicing Muslim family in a deeply religious society. I mention this at the outset because my upbringing shaped my understanding of life, death, and the afterlife from an early age. By the time I was four, I knew that the Creator had made me just as He had made everyone … Continue reading From Fear to Acceptance: A 40-Year Journey