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Rabindra Kachhari Bari reopens after two-day hiatus

Rabindra Kachhari Bari reopens after two-day hiatus

Rabindra Kachhari Bari in Sirajganj has reopened to visitors, two days after it was closed down following incidents of vandalism and assault. The site was reopened on Friday morning in the presence of officials from the district administration and the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. Authorities had


The call of home echoes louder than Eid bells

The call of home echoes louder than Eid bells

From advertisements to television programs, the muddy roads and the smells of cows leave no doubt that Eid has arrived. The dream that pulled us away from home to unknown paths now calls us back to the house of dreams. The home of Dreams, Where beloved faces reside, on the well-trodden path, memori

How Pohela Boishakh is observed across borders

How Pohela Boishakh is observed across borders

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

Dhaka celebrates Pohela Boishakh with a cross-cultural display

Dhaka celebrates Pohela Boishakh with a cross-cultural display

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

Why does the red & white rule the festival of Pohela Boishakh?

Why does the red & white rule the festival of Pohela Boishakh?

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

When band music ruled the cassette era

When band music ruled the cassette era

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

A celebration of faith and community for Bangladeshi people  

A celebration of faith and community for Bangladeshi people  

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

How different cultures celebrate Eid

How different cultures celebrate Eid

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

The story behind Chandpur's early festivities

The story behind Chandpur's early festivities

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