Museums are the bridge between the past and present. They bear witness to the country's glorious history and cultural heritage and play an important role in artefact-based research and dissemination of education. In a nation's cultural landscape, museums are essential because they act as kno
In a world where people often go to extraordinary lengths in search of cures for various ailments, a unique and age-old tradition stands out—the Gaonwali Shinni festival. This annual ceremony, deeply rooted in tradition, is held yearly in Kunduria village of Nali union in the Ghior upa
The Nabanna Fish Fair is billed as one of the most prominent traditional events in the cultural festivals of Bangladesh. This fair is usually held in November and December, especially to celebrate the enriched collection of fish with a vital role to play in the local and national economy. In
When Anjun Dutta sang 'Koshbar oi neel deyaaler ghor', maybe he meant something like Bangshals's iconic house, standing at the eastern side of the Bangshal road. The house and the people of this residence have a deep-rooted link with the father of the nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. From
As the first light of morning paints the sky, diverse groups of people arrive at Kechuri Bill. Armed with poles and various nets, they walk along village paths for kilometres, anticipating the joy that awaits them. The air is thick with excitement as amateur fish hunters dive into the bill's waters
Apart from 'Kolkata Kacchi' or 'Shomsher Alir Khichuri' in Old Dhaka, did you hear the name 'Qazi Bari Heritage Estate'? Well, if you haven't yet, this is your opportunity to visit a home carrying 200 years of history with Mughal, Sultani and British traditions and have breakfast, lunch, and dinner
The rustic charm of Bangla is Folk music. Folk music expresses diverse cultural aspects, including Theater performances, dance, music, philosophical opinions, religious practices, traditional features of rural life, the composition of ancient literature, prehistoric wedlocks, cooking art traditions
Every year, after the celebration of Lakshmi Puja, the vibrant Bou Mela comes to life in Phulbari, Dinajpur. The name might sound confusing, but this fair isn't about looking for a wife. This day-long fair, held on the premises of Sujapur Sarbajanin Durga Mandir, is exclusively for
Bangladesh is a country renowned for its rich cultural diversity and home to a wide range of culinary traditions. Pitha is one of the many beloved dishes that grace the culinary landscape of Bangladesh. In Bangladesh, pitha is more than just an ordinary culinary item—it's an expression of lov
In the culturally rich region of Bandarban, home to 11 diverse ethnic groups, the Kheyang community has taken a significant step towards preserving its unique identity. The Kheyang people inhabit both Bandarban and Rangamati districts, with a population of around 1500. Within this community,
In Bangladesh, especially at the district level, there are a lot of restaurants that serve authentic Bengali Hindu cuisine from pre-partition times. Almost all the district headquarters in Bangladesh have one restaurant that specialises in that. Jashore is no exception in this regard and has
'The terracotta beauty' of Dinajpur is popularly recognised as The Kantaji Temple, an outstanding example of ancient beauty and architectural skill. This temple is about 20 kilometres north of Dinajpur, near the Dinajpur-Tetulia highway in the small town of Kantanagar, isolated from the mainland by
In the heart of old Dhaka, a tale of ancient mystique shrouds the Char Mazaar, a series of four shrines lying next to each other in Nandalal Dutta lane of Laxmi Bazar where the chilling embrace of the unknown beckons. Shawkat Ali, a weathered resident, recalls his childhood days when Monju,
