Cultural Heritage
#Culture / Vibrant puja culture of Shankhari Bazar: Where tradition meets tomorrow
Shankhari Bazar, one of Dhaka’s oldest neighbourhoods, is renowned for its vibrant cultural heritage. During Durga Puja, the area transforms with colourful decorations and bustling markets. Despite modernization, it retains its charm, offering a nostalgic trip down memory lane.
Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage: Still a long way to go?
Recognising the cultural construct of the state, Lubna Marium emphasises that any threat to culture hampers societal progress, national unity, and diversity. To address this, she has spearheaded the establishment of a comprehensive Intangible Cultural Heritage Inventory (ICH) through Shadhona.
Azmeri Haque Badhan’s love affair for saris continue
Azmeri Haque Badhan wore a white nakshi kantha sari, while accepting the National Award in 2023. This has been more than just a fashion statement for her. Here's the story:
In Focus / Rose Garden: A history of passion and pride
At Kamini Mohan (K.M.) Das Lane in Tikatuli of Old Dhaka, there lies a majestic mansion called “Rose Garden”. Interestingly, it was built to host parties by one of the prominent zamindars of Dhaka, named Hrishikesh Das. He built the Rose Garden in 1931 on a 22-bigha plot along with a famous garden that had various species of rare roses. Thus the compound earned the name “Rose Garden”. The central piece of the garden is the elegant building.
SC clears way for demolishing Farmgate's laboratory building
Bangladesh’s Supreme Court has cleared way for demolition of the century-old laboratory building located in Farmgate’s Khamarbari area, Dhaka. Now, the government can move ahead with its demolition, says a lawyer.
Cultural Heritage: Shital Pati on Unesco list
Traditional art of Shital Pati weaving of Sylhet has been included in the Unesco's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity.
Vibrant puja culture of Shankhari Bazar: Where tradition meets tomorrow
Shankhari Bazar, one of Dhaka’s oldest neighbourhoods, is renowned for its vibrant cultural heritage. During Durga Puja, the area transforms with colourful decorations and bustling markets. Despite modernization, it retains its charm, offering a nostalgic trip down memory lane.
Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage: Still a long way to go?
Recognising the cultural construct of the state, Lubna Marium emphasises that any threat to culture hampers societal progress, national unity, and diversity. To address this, she has spearheaded the establishment of a comprehensive Intangible Cultural Heritage Inventory (ICH) through Shadhona.
Azmeri Haque Badhan’s love affair for saris continue
Azmeri Haque Badhan wore a white nakshi kantha sari, while accepting the National Award in 2023. This has been more than just a fashion statement for her. Here's the story:
Rose Garden: A history of passion and pride
At Kamini Mohan (K.M.) Das Lane in Tikatuli of Old Dhaka, there lies a majestic mansion called “Rose Garden”. Interestingly, it was built to host parties by one of the prominent zamindars of Dhaka, named Hrishikesh Das. He built the Rose Garden in 1931 on a 22-bigha plot along with a famous garden that had various species of rare roses. Thus the compound earned the name “Rose Garden”. The central piece of the garden is the elegant building.
SC clears way for demolishing Farmgate's laboratory building
Bangladesh’s Supreme Court has cleared way for demolition of the century-old laboratory building located in Farmgate’s Khamarbari area, Dhaka. Now, the government can move ahead with its demolition, says a lawyer.
Cultural Heritage: Shital Pati on Unesco list
Traditional art of Shital Pati weaving of Sylhet has been included in the Unesco's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity.