Baisabi Festival — usually celebrated as “Biju” by the Chakma and Tanchyanga, “Shangrai” as Marmas and “Baisuk” or “Baisu” by Tripuras — is the fundamental social celebration of the tribal individuals in the hilly areas of Rangamati, Bandarban and Khagrachhari. Every tribe has their own specific manner of praising this celebration. For instance: Biju is
Noboborsho, also known as Pohela Boishakh, marks the beginning of the Bengali New Year and is celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm in Bangladesh. The term “Noboborsho” translates to “new year” in English and holds significant cultural and historical importance in Bengali tradition. This article delves into the rich tapestry of customs, traditions, and festivities
Bengali Independence Day is celebrated on 26th March and is a national holiday. It commemorates the country’s declaration of independence from Pakistan, in the late hours of 25th March, 1971, by the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The day is commonly associated with parades, political speeches, fairs, concerts, and ceremonies, and various
It is the national book fair of Bangladesh, arranged every year by Bangla Academy and takes place for whole month of February in Dhaka. This event is dedicated to the martyrs who died on 21st February 1952, in a demonstration calling for the establishment of Bengali as one of the state languages of former United
The people in Bangladesh commemorate this day in respect of the language martyrs — the students who died during a protest at the University of Dhaka on February 21, 1952 —by laying down flowers to the Martyr’s Monument also known as Shaheed Minar. UNESCO adopted a resolution on 17th November 1999 declaring 21st February as
Introduction: Embracing the Colors of Pohela Falgun Pohela Falgun, the first day of spring, heralds a new beginning filled with colors, warmth, and joy in the heart of Bangladesh. This vibrant festival marks the end of the gloomy winter months and welcomes the season of blossoms with open arms. Let’s delve into the cultural richness
Saraswati puja is one of the religious festivals in the Hindu community, celebrated throughout the country with traditional gaiety, religious ferver and spiritual pursuit of knowledge. She is the goddess of knowledge, art, music and culture. She represents power, creativity and inspiration and presents herself as fair, wearing a white sari and a garland of
Bishwa Ijtema, the world’s second-largest Muslim congregation after Hajj, started on the banks of the River Turag in Tongi, Bangladesh. Organized by Tablighi Jamaat, this annual event is a major spiritual gathering for Muslims globally and resumed after a two-year break due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Spiritual Commencement: A’mbayan by Maulana Ziaul Haque The inauguration
Shakrain: January 14th & 15th Shakrain is one of the most old, famous and annual festivals celebrated in Dhaka, Bangladesh at the end of the Bengali month Poush (Jan 14th or 15th). This day is known as Poush Sangkranti; it is a symbol of unity and friendship and celebrated mostly around the southern part of
