Cultural activists demand 1pc of national budget
Cultural activists on Friday demanded that one per cent of the national budget for the financial year 2025-26 be set aside for the cultural sector.
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Ananda Shovajatra motif creator’s house set on fire
Artists, students and teachers at a human chain on Wednesday protested at burning of artist Manabendra Ghosh’s house in Manikganj allegedly by unidentified miscreants...
Pahela Baishakh today
The nation celebrates Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bengali New Year 1432, today by organising various programmes at public venues in the capital and elsewhere across the country.
Shrine-centred activities be increased: discussion
Poets, activists and experts said on Saturday that shrine-centred activities should be increased and participation of women needed to be promoted to build an inclusive society...
ICCR celebrates 75th anniversary
The Indian Council for Cultural Relations celebrated its 75th anniversary at the Indian Cultural Centre in Dhaka on Wednesday, said a press release...
Model Meghna taken to DB custody for questioning
Model and Miss Bangladesh Foundation chairperson Meghna Alam was taken into the Detective Branch’s custody for questioning on Wednesday...
Kabita Parishad demands end to Gaza genocide
Jatiya Kabita Parishad on Tuesday organised a protest rally and a poetry reading session demanding an end to the ongoing genocide in Gaza...
DNCC organises Eid procession
The Dhaka North City Corporation on Monday organised a colourful Eid procession after organising an Eid jamaat at the old trade fair ground in the capital’s Sher-e-Bangla Nagar area....
Rally honours martyred Palestinian children
Drik Picture Library organised a solidarity rally on Monday at Rabindra Sarobar in Dhanmondi of Dhaka in memory of the martyred children of Palestine...
Pahela Baishakh to celebrate inclusivity: govt
Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bengali New Year, will be celebrated this year at the national level ensuring the participation of all ethnic communities in the country, including Chakma, Marma, Tripura, Manipuri, and Garo.
Pahela Baishakh celebration preparations begin at DU
Preparations for welcoming Bengali New Year 1432 began with an art workshop at the fine art faculty of Dhaka University on Thursday...
Baha Bonga festival celebrated at JU
The Baha Bonga festival of the Santal community was observed, demanding national recognition, at Jahangirnagar University of Savar in Dhaka on Friday.
Cultural activists demand removal of home adviser, improvement of law and order
Cultural activists on Tuesday demanded removal of homeadvisor and took steps for improvement of law and order of the country at a protest rally on the front of National Museum...
Exhibition depicts working class struggles, resilience
Artist Sanjib Das has depicted working class people’s struggles and resilience in his third solo exhibition at Gallery Chitrak.....
Reinstatement of Jamil as BSA DG demanded
Cultural activists at a protest rally on Sunday demanded reinstatement of Syed Jamil Ahmed as the director general of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy...
