Based on the true story of a 400-year-old brothel being demolished overnight, the long-awaited film “Rongbazar” is finally set for theatrical release during this year’s Durga Puja. Directed by Rashid Polash, the film sheds light on one of the country’s most complex and sensitive social realities.
Police and locals of the Hindu community locked in a clash in Patuatuli area of Old Dhaka late last night when the latter was going to immerse idols in Buriganga river.
I am compelled to ask what being a Bangali even means today: What shapes our ethnic identity?
Moulvibazar’s Juri upazila is home to a somewhat unique religious site. On a shared courtyard, built on deep mutual respect, the Bhuai Jame Mosque and Bhuai Durga Puja Mandap have been a beacon of communal harmony and coexistence for years.
Police are yet to identify the man who threw what locals said was a molotov cocktail at idols of a puja mandap in the capital’s Tanti Bazar on Friday night.
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday said people should aim to build a Bangladesh where no one’s right is infringed upon.
Upon Durga’s arrival, a familiar street corner, neighbouring colony, a quiet parking lot, or an abandoned open field turn into pandals overnight, adorned with lights and colours, ready to welcome the goddess. Whether you are strolling through the street pandals or gathering with friends at a temple, there are a few key spots in Dhaka that you simply cannot miss.
As dawn breaks and the first rays of sunlight streams through your window, you hear the rhythmic beat of drums and the joyful clanging of cymbals coming from a nearby temple.
Kushum Shikder’s “Shoroter Joba”, originally a short story published in a 2017 Eid special magazine issue, has now been adapted into a full-length feature film. The movie makes its grand debut today, with screenings at Star Cineplex and Jamuna Blockbuster.
The Hindu devotees are celebrating Maha Ashtami, at different Puja mandaps across the country.
Rashmati Sharma had celebrated Durga Puja with her family and neighbours in Myanmar with due religious fervour last year. Her
Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Harsh Vardhan Shringla says he is amazed by the participation of people from all faiths in the Durga Puja celebration, the largest Hindu religious festival of the country.
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader alleges that BNP is trying to do politics with the Rohingya refugee crisis issue.
Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Hindu community, begins today with enthusiasm and much religious fervour across the country.
Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Hindu community, begins today with enthusiasm and much religious fervour across the country.
Police beef up security across Dhaka to avert any subversive activity during the upcoming Durga Puja, the largest Hindu religious festival of the country.
Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad has decided to curtail expenses during the Durga Puja, the largest Hindu religious festival of the
Bangladesh Hindu community leaders will provide assistance to Rohingya Muslim refugees curtailing expenses of the Durga Puja, the largest Hindu religious festival of the country.
Keeping Durga Puja in mind, Amari Dhaka is going to play host with an elaborate and palatable spread at their Amaya Food Gallery on 11 and 12 October. Amaya is Amari's Asian restaurant.
