It is Pohela Boishakh, the first day of the Bengali New Year. With sunrise, the New Year celebration of Chhayanaut started in Ramna Batamul of the capital. This year’s program began at 6:15 am with a chorus rendition of the song ‘Jago Alok-Logan’. Here is a photo story on this New Year celebration by Dipu […]
In Chattogram, the historic ‘Jabbarer Bolickela’ at Laldighi grounds will once again mark its age-old tradition. In Dhaka, the University of Dhaka will host its iconic colorful procession, which is designed with folk motifs and traditional symbolism reflecting the essence of Bangladeshi heritage. This year’s procession will include five major motifs – cock, dotara (folk […]
The Jitiya festival lasts for several days and is also celebrated in the neighbouring states of Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand and the southern plains of Nepal. The government official said that the Bihar government has announced compensation for every affected family. Last year, local media reported that 22 people drowned in a 24-hour period in […]
The logo of the International Cannes Film Festival is shown during a press conference to announce the films in official competition for the upcoming 70th International Cannes Film Festival in Paris on April 13, 2017. A group of cinema workers has called for a strike on May 6, 2024, a week before the opening of […]
On the first day, guests were invited to attend and watch five theater productions: '71 in Silence' by Ramesh Meiyappan, 'Circus Circus' by Mustafiz Shaheen, 'Tribeni' by Qazi Nawajaba Ahmed and 'Kendra Borbor' by Isha Shurongotir Naam Prithibi' by Yusuf and Rafiqul Islam, and 'Wasteland – A Journey' by Sanjay Ganguly, Director, Jan Sanskriti Center […]
The night of good fortune, the holy Shab-e-Baraat will be celebrated with full religious fervor and devotion across the country tonight. On the occasion, the Islamic Foundation (IF) has lined up programs including waz (religious sermon) and doa-mehfil at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka, a press release from the Islamic Foundation (IF) said. […]
Remarkable performances were seen in dance and singing competitions. Additionally, puppet shows, live performance by Shaun Gaanwala, arcade games and entertaining mascot dance enthralled the audience. Stalls displaying local crafts, art, books, sweets, apparel and delicious food attracted crowds, giving visitors a wonderful experience.
It asked the concerned authorities to depute volunteers to ensure security. PHQ has also asked to avoid firecrackers during puja.It also asked to use designated routes for immersion of idols and ensure presence of volunteers in puja mandaps. In case of any emergency, PHQ asked to call Police Headquarters, DMP Control Room or Rapid Action […]
According to Hindu mythology, Mahalaya marks the last day of ‘Krishnapaksha’, the dark fortnight of the month of Ashwin. In the Indian state of West Bengal, Mahalaya is represented in a show-tell manner with songs, acts and dances on regional television channels. Television shows are also watched by many people in Bangladesh, especially children, at […]