culture

A search for the Shakespearean semiotics in Bangladesh

This writing celebrates how Bangladesh has practised a ‘disturbingly relevant’ legacy of William Shakespeare through a testimonial of Aly Zaker, a phenomenal figure in the cultural arena of the country.
24 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Appreciating art on a budget

For those living on a budget yet wanting to consume and support the art, there are multiple other ways to do so.
17 April 2022, 10:12 AM

No clash between religion and culture: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said culture has no clash with religion -- referring to numerous attacks on cultural programmes including bombings at Pahela Baishakh celebration.
13 April 2022, 07:38 AM

The Anime and Video Game Hype at the Tokyo Olympics

Imagine playing volleyball to the soundtrack of Haikyuu!!
5 August 2021, 11:57 AM

Japanese Artists Put Bangladeshi Heritage on a Kimono for Tokyo Olympics

The design is part of The Kimono Project, centered around idea of "Golden Bengal."
26 July 2021, 08:54 AM

Iron Maiden Returns With “The Writing On The Wall”

The British heavy metal group released the new song on July 15.
18 July 2021, 12:31 PM

How “American” Is American Pop Culture?

Welcome to Art of Re-packaging Cultural Elements 101.
23 June 2021, 18:00 PM

Heritage sites in Tongibari

Once known as the City of Courage, Bikrampur -- now called Munshiganj -- holds a history of more than 2,500 years. And if you are planning a day-trip to visit a few heritage sites close to Dhaka, then make a trip to Tongibari, a part of the-then Bikrampur capital of Bengal. We managed to visit only three out of the dozens of heritage sites there.
9 June 2016, 09:28 AM

Sadiq Khan's Democratic Islam

The man of the hour in the United Kingdom, if not in Europe, is obviously Sadiq Khan – Pakistani by origin, Muslim by faith, and newly elected Mayor of London.
17 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Dhaka’s treasure trove

Dhaka Kendra, a private museum, continues to astound visitors with its huge collection showcasing the history of Old Dhaka, since its inauguration in 1997 at Mohini Das Lane. Nestled inside the building are rare antique collections from the past life of the city, from daily life artifacts of nobles to old photographs along with many other treasures, one would be amazed to see.
2 April 2016, 07:33 AM

FEATURE: Life lessons in an artist’s haunting “3D” mosquito nets

Consider the humble mosquito net. It’s the cheapest and the most effective way to fend off malaria. But what about mosquito netting as high art?
19 March 2016, 13:46 PM

FEATURE: To be the world's strongest kid

It’s a sweltering Sunday afternoon outside the Oil and Gas Discovery Centre as a crowd gathers to line a narrow stretch of road in Seria.
16 February 2016, 10:14 AM

FEATURE: Asia's big nosh

It might seem that the beginning of the year is all about movies with various guilds lining up to reward their favourite films and actors but it's also the time when the food industry celebrates its own by announcing “The World’s 50 Best Restaurants”.
3 February 2016, 05:54 AM

When the gates of hell open

This year, on August 28th - the 15th day of the 7th month in the lunar calendar - it is Yu Lan festival in Hong Kong, also known as Hungry Ghost Festival
25 January 2016, 08:59 AM

Crossing divide

A man and a woman from two different countries can make a happy family if they respect each other's culture and values.
27 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Pitha galore this winter

Bangladeshi winters mean weddings, steaming plates of biriyani drenched in ghee with soft potatoes, cozy sweaters gathering dust and smell of naphthalene balls in your cupboard, badminton games in your neighbourhood, warm warm blankets, monkey caps and of course the pièce de résistance of winter—Pithas.
10 December 2015, 08:09 AM

An evening at Nantang Block

A walk around the historical block of Nantang, in Ningbo of China to get a glimpse of the weekend activities of the local people, and to try out some of their traditional delicacies.
11 October 2015, 17:46 PM

Taj Mahal chandelier crash investigation ordered

The Indian authorities order an inquiry into why a chandelier hanging at the entrance of the country's most famous monument, the Taj Mahal, crashed to the ground earlier this week.
22 August 2015, 11:56 AM

Opinion: Is this rule of law?

Human rights leaders are blaming the long pervasive culture of impunity as one of the major reasons for the gruesome killings of children and bloggers.
10 August 2015, 09:00 AM

Bangladesh, Vietnam eye extending ties in security

President Abdul Hamid today meets his Vietnam counterpart Truong Tan Sang and discusses security, connectivity, trade, investment, tourism and culture.
10 August 2015, 08:31 AM