The celebration of this festival of bringing new crops home has been celebrated in this region for centuries and has become an integral part of the tradition and culture

The annual festival was put in place in 2010 by Shommilito Sangskritik Parishad, UK, in partnership with Bangla Academy

Nuhash Ahmed tells the media that they are happy with the decision of his mother. He and his sisters are always beside her mother and welcome her for starting a new life

Thousands of music buffs from across the city converged on the venue in droves on the opening day and enjoyed folk music to the fullest

A student of English literature, Aftab Ahmad is an additional secretary of youth and sports ministry of Bangladesh government

Both divorced poet got married two weeks earlier in a small family gathering at Gultekin’s residence in Dhaka. After being married, the 56-year old bride also a mother of four children flew to America

He was born on November 13 in 1847 at Matulaloy village of Lahinipara in Kumarakhali upazila of Kushtia

A solo book fair featuring books of Humayun Ahmed will be inaugurated at Public Library later on the day

The 71st birth anniversary of legendary writer, author, dramatist, screenwriter, playwright and filmmaker…

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday urged Britain to return the Parthenon Marbles to Greece

To commemorate the outstanding contribution of Bangabandhu to BSTI, the mural of Bangabandhu was set up at the main office of BSTI 

Kani Alavi, a young Iranian artist living in Germany, witnessed history as the Berlin Wall was falling, and crowds rushed to set foot on free soil

Dhaka Ahsania Mission has selected National Professor Dr Anisuzzaman for the Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah Gold Medal Award

Dev Sen wrote over 80 books in print in multiple genres, is known for her academic contributions across the world, and is fiercely popular in Bengal

Kolkata-based writer Avishek Sarker and Bangladeshi poet Rafiquzzaman Rony won the Gemcon Young Literature Award 2019 

Praising the initiative and efforts of the hosts, he said the ruling party is always ready to extend support to events like this

Fifty years ago, beloved entertainer Carol Burnett appeared on the very first broadcast of a quirky TV program 

Organisers announced the details of the three-day event at a press conference at the Jatiya Press Club on Tuesday

The ninth Bangladesh Book Fair-2019 was held in Kolkata amidst the lively presence of a large number of people from all walks oflife, especially youths

The book titled ‘Samaj, Rashtro Biborton: Gyantapas Abdur Razzaq Gunijon Boktritamala 2017-2018’ has been published by Bengal Publications

The ninth edition of the Bangladesh Book Fair-2019 will begin at Mohar Kunja in Kolkata

 Fifty Bangladeshi students were conferred Australia Awards, a Masters’ level scholarship

Teen activist Greta Thunberg, who has inspired millions across the world to stage protests urging leaders…

The Embassy of Bangladesh, Seoul has participated in the ‘1st Asia Cultural Week 2019’ organised by Asia Culture Centre

Planning Minister MA Mannan inaugurate it as the chief guest

The Bangladesh Prime Minister and the Azerbaijan President witnessed the deal-signing ceremony

Socio-cultural and literary personalities at a discussion called upon all to nurture Bengali literature and culture for building a healthy society through preventing drug abuse

Bangabandhu’s Birth Day on March 17 is also the National Children’s Day. On the day, various programmes including daylong art competition 

Ekushey Padak-winning artist Kalidas Karmakar's cremation takes place at Baredeswari Kali Temple in the city’s Sabujbagh area around 2:00 pm

Commuters passing by the Vidyut Bhawan on Patna’s famous Bailey Road are now stopping to admire it as a team of Indian

A sub-committee of the Bangabandhu’s Birth Centenary Celebration National Implementation Committee at a meeting on Sunday select 36 scripts for making short films and 26 for documentaries on Bangabandhu

Sheikh Hasina extends her thanks to Dr Naumkin for taking steps to translate and publish the books into Russian language

Naomi Wolf and her U.S. publisher have split up amid a dispute over her latest book, "Outrages

Kalidas Karmakar tragically passed away Friday following a heart attack and falling badly in the bathroom of his Eskaton flat in the capital

Kalidas Karmakar was awarded Shilpakala Padak in 2016 and the Ekushey Padak in 2018 by the Government of Bangladesh for his contribution to fine arts

The next year’s Frankfurt International Book Fair (FBM) will focus on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s political life, ideology and important works

The prime minister unwrapped the cover of the book titled “Hridoy Majhe Sheikh Russel”

The fully functioning toilet is a piece of art made entirely from 18-karat gold that was installed in Blenheim Palace, England as part of an exhibition by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan

The festival will be held under the auspices of several Egyptian ministries including that of culture, tourism, youth and sports and antiquities