nakshi kantha
Art Exhibition / ‘Matir Manush’: Rasel Rana brings Bengal’s iconic tepa dolls to canvas
The exhibition title, “Matir Manush” (which means "people of the soil"), is a term used to describe humble, down-to-earth individuals. Fittingly, the tepa dolls often depict our people, birds, and animals.
BTV returns with popular Eid band show ‘Musical Express’
In a celebration of musical talent and cultural fervour, Bangladesh Television (BTV) is set to captivate audiences once again with the revival of its popular Eid band show, titled “Musical Express” this year. As a long-standing tradition, BTV has been organising special events featuring live bands during the Eid festival, and this year promises to be no exception.
GI certified and proud: From sweet betel leaves to handcrafted nakshi kanthas
Three more Bangladeshi products have obtained Geographical Indication (GI) status, namely Jamalpur’s nakshi kantha, Rajshahi’s sweet betel leaf, and Jessore’s date molasses. This latest development takes the tally of Bangladesh’s GI products to 31.
Nakshi kantha tradition thrives in Chapainawabganj
For generations, heart and soul, many women in Chapainawabganj, as in some other parts of the country, have sewn nakshi kantha
‘Matir Manush’: Rasel Rana brings Bengal’s iconic tepa dolls to canvas
The exhibition title, “Matir Manush” (which means "people of the soil"), is a term used to describe humble, down-to-earth individuals. Fittingly, the tepa dolls often depict our people, birds, and animals.
BTV returns with popular Eid band show ‘Musical Express’
In a celebration of musical talent and cultural fervour, Bangladesh Television (BTV) is set to captivate audiences once again with the revival of its popular Eid band show, titled “Musical Express” this year. As a long-standing tradition, BTV has been organising special events featuring live bands during the Eid festival, and this year promises to be no exception.
GI certified and proud: From sweet betel leaves to handcrafted nakshi kanthas
Three more Bangladeshi products have obtained Geographical Indication (GI) status, namely Jamalpur’s nakshi kantha, Rajshahi’s sweet betel leaf, and Jessore’s date molasses. This latest development takes the tally of Bangladesh’s GI products to 31.
Nakshi kantha tradition thrives in Chapainawabganj
For generations, heart and soul, many women in Chapainawabganj, as in some other parts of the country, have sewn nakshi kantha