A group of artistes yesterday staged a protest through Pala Gaan, the traditional Bangla folk music, condemning ongoing attacks on Baul artistes and mazars across the country and demanding the ...

In a time of increasing religious polarisation worldwide, Bauls represent an alternative imagination. And they have shaped ...

Religious extremism has surged, warns 250-plus members of Bangladesh civil society in a statement that also takes a swipe at ...

Bangladeshi cultural celebrities showcased the country's cultural heritage by staging lively and colourful performances in ...

The two-day long ‘Shah Abdul Karim LokoUtshob' (folk festival) was celebrated in Ujandhal village of DeraiUpazila in Sunamganj, with the patronage of Bkash, on the occasion of the 107th birth ...

This high-profile event will highlight various aspects of the lives of Bangladeshi expatriates in Saudi Arabia, offering ...

Renowned Baul artistes Lata Dewan and Nayan Dewan engaged in the customary musical debate marked by counter-arguments and melodic exchanges ...

Jackson, Mississippi, will host the 82nd National Folk Festival for a three-year residency from 2025 to 2027. The festival will feature over 300 musicians, dancers, and craftspeople with performances ...

Wooden dolls painted in a crimson-red or saffron-yellow sari with a black hair bun are a traditional craft of Bangladesh and an integral part of every rural fair. Handicrafts declared as product of ...

Artists, poets, cultural activists, and fans of traditional Baul music singer Abul Sarker on Friday took to the streets to ...

When a song becomes a national anthem, it is immediately elevated in stature to hold an exceptional public status. Nowhere is this more evident than in the protocol, the do’s and don’ts that govern ...