In an unexpected move, two major festivals slated for Dhaka’s Army Stadium have been postponed due to security concerns and the sudden cancellation of venue bookings. The highly anticipated International Folk Music Festival and Bengal Foundation's Classical Music Festival have both been put on hold, leaving event organisers and attendees in uncertainty.

After a five-year hiatus, Folk Fest, an annual programme celebrating Bangladesh’s vibrant folk music heritage, is set to make its grand comeback.

Renowned Scottish classical guitarist and composer Simon Thacker and his ensemble Simon Thacker's Svara-Kanti swayed Dhaka's

This year, the 2nd Dhaka International Folk Festival proved to be a great success, yet again. With over sixty folk singers and musicians from six countries, the musical nights were graced by thousands of mesmerized audience. We are proud to share with you some of the photographs of the guest performers and hope that the initiative continues successfully in the years to come.

Momtaz Begum, unparalleled folk singer of Bangladesh, has a staggering number of 700-plus albums to her credit, and enjoys a popularity that is unmatched.

The first ever Dhaka International Folk Festival, organised by Sun Events, sets off tomorrow. The three-day (November 12-14) festival awaits a...