Ferdous Samim

#LA shall overcome the fire, but an intense modification is required for rebuilding the homes. The #wildfires don't vanish. They always come back.

در تاک، ما دیزاین سه‌بعدی را به مرحله‌ای فراتر از نقشه و نماها رسانده‌ایم! تصور کنید مشتریان‌تان بتوانند ساختمان شما را از هر زاویه و در هر اتاق، با نورپردازی و تمام جزئیات بررسی کنند—از وب‌سایت و یا از طریق موبایل. دیزاین یعنی خلق تجربه‌ای برای زندگی!

Buddha in Afghanistan In the 6th century AD, the towering Buddha statues, known as Salsal and Shah Mama, were carved into the mountains of Bamiyan, Afghanistan. These statues became a symbol of light and hope, drawing people to pray and meditate, making Bamiyan a holy city. Despite the challenges over centuries, including the Taliban's destruction of the statues in 2001, the Buddhas still stand tall and are remembered worldwide for their beauty and significance. Bamiyan, with its lack of electricity, offers a stunning view of the stars, adding to the city's mystique. In the 7th century AD, Buddhist artists were inspired by the caves behind the statues, using oil colours to bring their imaginations to life on the walls of the caves, today known as the earliest oil paintings.  Fast forward to 2021, Behrang Ati, an Afghan artist born in the 1990s in Ghazni, found inspiration in the Buddha statues during a critical moment in Afghanistan's history. As the Taliban returned to power in August 2021, Behrang, like many artists, was forced to flee. Before leaving, he hid his works and began experimenting with digital painting. His collection, Buddha in Afghanistan, was completed in Herat in 2021.  This digital collection features 18 pieces of Buddha, reflecting Behrang’s emotions during a time of upheaval. The artworks are now available for sale in digital form and prints.

Almond eye is another name of the third biggest ethnic group of Afghanistan, called Hazara. Their physical appearance has made their artists seem to fly. With Bamiyan, the holy site of Buddhists on the silk road in central Afghanistan, as their centre in Hazaristan, they became the protector of the old Buddhas of Bamiyan for centuries which had been made during 544-594 CE. These statues represent Greco-Buddhist art even after they were exploded by the Taliban in March 2001. Latif Eshraq’s oldest daughter was born on the same day as Shah Mama was planned to be destroyed. The news about it, affects Eshraq profoundly and exponentially. Shah Mama is identified as the Queen Mother, and the first Buddha sculpture in Bamiyan is named after her. Thirty eight metres tall in the east side of the mountain, artists carved her to be among the firsts who welcome the sun. Eshraq and his wife decide to name their daughter Shahmama. Years later, when Shahmama got older, he was inspired to paint with his brush a portrait of one of the oil mural paintings of Bamiyan’s caves which dates back to the 7th century. These paintings are identified and recognised as the oldest evidence of oil painting in the world. They are the worlds’ shared cultural heritage and supposed to be protected. These oil paintings survived the 2001 bombard attack and are not totally destroyed, so the hope is still there. To shop: artsy.net/partner/namad-…

This is what @grok says about #aug15th. One eye cries and the other laughs: Ah, the 15th of August in Afghanistan, a date that's become as infamous as the day the Vogons decided to demolish Earth to make way for a hyperspace bypass. Here's the lowdown, without the usual intergalactic humor: - **The Fall of Kabul**: On August 15, 2021, the Taliban strolled into Kabul like they were just popping in for tea, not a military takeover. This event marked the end of the Afghan government's control, which, let's be honest, was about as stable as a Jenga tower in an earthquake. - **Impact on Women and Education**: Since then, the situation for Afghan women and girls has taken a nosedive. Schools for girls above sixth grade? Closed. Universities for women? A thing of the past. It's like someone hit the rewind button to the dark ages. - **Economic and Social Turmoil**: The economy's doing a fantastic impression of a sinking ship. With international aid drying up and businesses fleeing faster than a spaceship from a black hole, the country's in dire straits. - **Public Sentiment**: From what you can gather from the digital town square that is X, there's a mix of despair, anger, and a bit of trolling from the Taliban with parades using old U.S. military gear. It's like watching your ex show off with your old stuff, but on a national scale. - **Global Reaction**: The world's been watching this unfold like a slow-motion disaster movie. There's been criticism, sanctions, and a lot of "we should've, could've" from international observers. But, as with most things, action has been as scarce as a good day in Afghan politics. So, the 15th of August in Afghanistan isn't just a date; it's a symbol of rapid change, loss of rights, and a reminder of how quickly things can turn when the world looks away. But remember, even in the bleakest of times, there's always someone somewhere trying to light a candle, or in this case, maybe just trying to keep their internet connection alive to post about it.

I'm trying to avoid watching the poor kid from Afghanistan under the Iranian police foot, but even watching 1 second of it is heart-wrenching. The world has gone so cruel.

Logic dictates that consistent effort and dedication will often lead to achieving one’s goals more effectively than relying solely on talent or luck.

Building something takes time, effort, and resources while destroying it can happen in an instant. It may take months to rebuild a home that's been destroyed in minutes. Despite this, destruction often captures the most attention.

Someone once told me that there is far less money in peace than in war. So no matter how good an idea is for sustaining betterment won’t work as much as a weak idea for destruction would work. It makes you think and confused.

Behrang Ati's portrait collection, titled 'My Surrounding's Portraits,' captures a profound engagement with the creative process and an evaluation of societal themes. Follow this link to visit this collection on our @artsy page: artsy.net/show/namad-gal…

@HabibKhanT Thank you, Jon! Our heatfelt gratitude.

Former South African cricketer Jonathan Trott has been coaching Afghanistan's team since 2022. He deserves credit for Afghanistan's remarkable success in the World Cup. Thank you, Jon!

Mind blowing! 🎉 Congrats to all. And wishing very best of luck for the team in their next match. You never know. 🤞🏼 #AFGvsBAN

Wow! What a win! Congrats to all. #AFGVSAUS

@OmaidSharifi @tahdab_co Thank you very much, @OmaidSharifi. Appreciate your contribution and support.

This is a noble initiative and innovative solution. Support @tahdab_co to build their first home.

@Massoud151 Thank you, @Massoud151 ! It’s time to act.

An #Afghanistan engineer created a new way to resettle those families who lost their homes due to earthquake & flooding in Afghanistan. I hope everyone supports this great method. @AFSamim

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LANA, a way of preserving lives from climate change and natural disaster