To celebrate our victory day, a festival titled, Bijoy Utshab 2018, was organised at the Liberation War Museum in Dhaka from December 10 to 16. The event aimed to bridge the gap between humanity and the history of liberation, and thus, conveyed the motto “Fom Human Rights Day to Victory Day.”

With the theme, Dui Bangla: Seemana Bhule, Ek Sur-e, a three-day (January 4-6, 2019) Bangla Utshab is in the offing. Bangladeshi and Kolkata-based renowned and promising singers together with popular bands will be performing at the festival.

Chhayanaut Sangeet Bidyayatan, in association with University of Dhaka, organised a cultural programme titled, Hajaro Konthe Deshgaan to mark Bangladesh's 47th Victory Day at central playground, DU, where a thousand voices harmonised to the national anthem.

Sporsho, founded by Nazia Jabeen, is the first organisation in Bangladesh to publish Braille books for visually impaired children. The founder of Sporsho and writer, Nazia Jabeen, was recently awarded for her outstanding contribution to the field of social welfare.

A campaign titled, Bhalobashar Bangladesh, was organised by Chabial, Aamrai Bangladesh and Greenbee Communications, in association with Square Toiletries Ltd and Mediacom Limited, to celebrate 47 years of Bangladesh's victory.

The 28th Muktijuddher Bijoy Mela began at the Bijoy Mela ground in Manikganj yesterday. Chairman of the Udjapon Parishad and Manikganj district council and freedom fighter advocate Golam Mohiuddin formally inaugurated the 15-day long victory fair by hoisting the national flag.

After a successful showing in Japan on invitation from the Bangladesh Embassy, theatre troupe Swapnadal will stage their acclaimed mono-drama

In honour of the recently demised freedom fighter, cinematographer and veteran photographer Anwar Hossain, the Federation of Film Societies of Bangladesh (FFSB), in collaboration with Bangladesh Short Film Forum, and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy organised a memorial event at National Music and Dance Auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on December 5.

Almost half a century after the Liberation War of Bangladesh, two of Bangladesh's Birangona added their powerful voices to an international call for a global reparations scheme to address the consequences of rape as a weapon of war.

Rewaz Performers' School, a pioneering dance company in Bangladesh founded and run by renowned Kathak exponent Munmun Ahmed, arranged a five-day long Kathak workshop

Bangla Academy celebrated its 63rd founding anniversary on Monday. A programme, beginning with wreaths placed at the Central Shaheed Minar and grave of Dr Mohammad Shahidullah was arranged to mark the day.

Another feather was added in the cap of DOT, a renowned art and architectural magazine of the country at the launching ceremony of its Issue 01, Volume 04.

Citibank, NA, paid homage to eminent lyricist, composer and music director Alauddin Ali, honouring him with Gaan-e Gaan-e Gunijon Shongbordhona for his lifetime contribution to Bangla music.

A housefull audience observed a wonderful performance by 12 talented young choreographers of the country during the Contemporary Dance Festival 2018 at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on November 27 and 28.

A two-day Rabindra Utshob was recently held at the National Museum in the capital. At the programme, Rabindra Sangeet singer Fahmida Khatun received an award.

Poet Emran Mahfuz recently had a poetry recitation session, organised by The Silent Poet, in the Central Library of International Islamic University Malaysia.

Opening the final evening of performances at the Dhaka International Folk Fest 2018 was one of the up and coming Bangladeshi folk bands, Nakshikatha.

The fourth installment of the Dhaka International Folk Festival (DIFF) at the Bangladesh Army Stadium opened with a vibrant and engaging dance performance by one of Bangladesh's top dance companies, Bhabna Nritya Dol, led by Samina Husain Prema.

Named after the legendary litterateur of Bangla Literature, Humayun Ahmed, the award is received by one senior and one upcoming writer every year since 2015.

The 24th Kolkata International Film Festival was inaugurated on November 10 through a grand celebration at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Indoor Stadium in Kolkata.