In Dhaka, Pohela Boishakh does not just occur; it erupts. As April 14's first light breaks over the sky, the streets of Dhaka come alive in colorful vigor. Red-and-white-clad throngs form, their chant-filled voices meshing in sweet harmony as they sing "Eso He Boishakh while the procession floats t
Red, purple, and yellow flowers bid goodbye to the last of spring. Jum lands in early preparation for cultivation, the sun pouring out onto the lush greenery, and the air hums with festivity as the hill tracts of Bangladesh celebrate the arrival of the New Year. Bangladesh, home to over 54 ethnic
Like every year, the Bengali New Year, Pohela Boishakh, was celebrated with great enthusiasm, but this time with an artistic twist that blended the local traditional with the global. On a sunny April morning, the Faculty of Fine Arts at Dhaka University, known as Charukola, was transformed into a
Pohela Boishakh is more than a calendar date because it emerges as a cultural masterpiece that expresses memories and fresh aspirations through musical notes, food flavours, and widespread shades. During our Pohela Boishakh celebrations, red and white dominate the most prominent festival colour par
Each festival tends to shape its surroundings with its colours and characteristics. While most festivals in our country don't follow a specific "colour code" for aesthetics, Pahela Baishakh—the celebration of the Bengali New Year—stands out remarkably. It embraces white and red so promi
Is it just me, or did band music sound better on cassette players? The 90s were undoubtedly the golden age of Bangladeshi Band music. The music's quality and originality during that time remain unmatched. Spotify or YouTube can't even begin to do justice to the depth and authenticity of that era's
Japan's Eid celebrations have become more well-known in recent years. For the Muslim community, this is more than just a festival. Celebrating Eid abroad can be a wonderful and unique experience. Although it differs from how we celebrate it in Bangladesh, it can also be an opportunity to learn and
Did you know there are synonyms for Eid? In Turkey, people call it "Bayram"; in Indonesia, it's "Lebaran." In Malaysia, you might hear "Hari Raya Puasa", which translates to the grand day of rejoicing after fasting and in some parts of Africa, people call this occasion "Korite" or "Sallah." Pretty
Every year, as Ramadan approaches and the anticipation of Eid builds, the district of Chandpur in Bangladesh stands out—not for its renowned Hilsha fish but for a quirky but controversial tradition that has captured the curiosity of many. While the rest of the country celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr b
During Ramadan, people focus on religious practices while sharing spiritual support. Muslims worldwide experience the essential spirit of Ramadan through their shared practice of prayer worship combined with fasting and social festivities. Muslims in our country experience iftars filled with love
Every year on March 12th, a vibrant tradition takes root around the globe: National Plant a Flower Day. National Plant a Flower Day is more than an annual tradition; it's a movement toward a greener, more connected world. We cultivate hope for tomorrow—proving that even the most minor acts
Ramadan, the holy month for Muslims worldwide, is knocking at the door, which is tremendously significant for its nobility to expurgate the lifestyle of this religious people. This is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and Muslims observe it with great keenness to obey Islamic norms and sati
Pratul Mukherjee, the renowned lyricist, composer, and musician best known for the song 'Ami Banglay Gaan Gai', passed away on Saturday morning while undergoing treatment at SSKM Hospital in Kolkata. He was 83, reports Anandabazar. Mukherjee’s contributions to Bengali music spanned dec
