Communal Violence in Bangladesh 2024
Shironamhin’s new song to bring in a new Bangladesh
With lyrics by Ziaur Rahman and music by Kazy Ahmad Shafin, the song poignantly asks, "Why are the birds of this city flying aimlessly like the blind all night? In the scorching heat, why does the red sun still burn in the sky, turning everything to ashes?"
8 August 2024, 06:20 AM
Cultural activists demand protection of art and heritage
The artists demanded swift action to protect citizens and end the violence that became rampant following the cessation of the former government body. They highlighted that miscreants have been setting fires, vandalising, and looting in various parts of Bangladesh, including state structures, police stations, and historical landmarks like Dhaka University's Swadhinata Chattar and the historical Shashi Lodge in Mymensingh.
8 August 2024, 06:00 AM