Shahrear Kabir Heemel

Drums, beats, and dhakis: A fading tradition

“Dhak, dhol, jhajor baaje,” we recite as children and there is no denying that the beats of the drums that we call ‘dhak’ has something robustly unique about it. Dhak is a familiar musical instrument that is native to the Indian subcontinent. Aside from their uniquely loud palpitating beats, there are stories behind the sound.

1m ago

The loving memory of SAYEEDA KHANAM

The first female photographer of Bangladesh, Sayeeda Khanam breathed her last on August 18, 2020. As a photographer, her list of accomplishments is seemingly endless.

4y ago
October 6, 2024
October 6, 2024

Drums, beats, and dhakis: A fading tradition

“Dhak, dhol, jhajor baaje,” we recite as children and there is no denying that the beats of the drums that we call ‘dhak’ has something robustly unique about it. Dhak is a familiar musical instrument that is native to the Indian subcontinent. Aside from their uniquely loud palpitating beats, there are stories behind the sound.

August 22, 2020
August 22, 2020

The loving memory of SAYEEDA KHANAM

The first female photographer of Bangladesh, Sayeeda Khanam breathed her last on August 18, 2020. As a photographer, her list of accomplishments is seemingly endless.