Bizu: A celebration of blooms, beginning, and bounty
13 April 2026, 17:13 PM Slow Reads Special
A playful affair
13 April 2017, 18:00 PM Slow Reads Special
Charak
13 April 2017, 18:00 PM Slow Reads Special
Santal weddings: A vibrant display of tradition and ritual
Shamol Shishir
13 April 2026, 20:20 PM Slow Reads Special

When the river remembered: The vanishing world of Bangladesh's old folk festivals

Traditional melas of Bengal and folk festivals of Bangladesh embody the vanishing cultural heritage of Bangladesh.
14 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Santal weddings: A vibrant display of tradition and ritual

An immersion into the profound rituals, rhythmic music, and vibrant communal traditions of a traditional Santal wedding ceremony.
13 April 2026, 20:20 PM

Bizu: A celebration of blooms, beginning, and bounty

Bizu stands as the vibrant heart of Chakma culture, heralding the arrival of a New Year.
13 April 2026, 17:13 PM

How did Pahela Baishakh become a public celebration?

Although the Bengali calendar has been in use for centuries, the tradition of celebrating Pahela Baishakh as a public festival is a relatively modern development.
13 April 2026, 16:55 PM

A playful affair

The first day of the Bangla New Year is mostly when lathikhela (stick dance and fight) is organised in rural areas. Nowadays, lathikhela
13 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Charak

Charak Puja is a festival celebrated in the southern belt of Bangladesh, where devotees undergo acts of flagellation in order to appease Lord Shiva and his wife Shakti.
13 April 2017, 18:00 PM