Culture Multimedia
In conversation with Historian Perween Hasan
Although history was not her initial pursuit during her youth, she later wholeheartedly immersed herself in the field
Durga Puja: 65ft Kumbhakarna with 501 idols in Khulna
There is a 65-foot long sleeping idol of Kumbhakarna, along with 501 idols based on stories from the four ages of Hindu mythology. An array of activities are going on centring this year's Durga Puja at Shikdar Bari in Hakimpur village in Khulna
Jheel Kutum Café in Hatirjheel remains a burnt memory
Film cafe Jheel Kutum was a popular destination for those who visit Hatirjheel in the capital. Before being burnt down in fire, the café was decorated with posters of popular films from home and abroad and various related materials
Sufi saint Khan Jahan Ali's work in Bengal
The Sufi saint Khan Jahan Ali came to Bangla during the Sultanate period as a general. Later, he became known as an Islamic preacher and architect
CU campus: Music in the air
If you step inside Chittagong University's campus, the first thing that'll greet you is music. It's hard to miss music if you walk around the campus, from the iconic CU shuttle train station and academic buildings to the canteens, residential halls, roadside stalls, and streets. Music is everywhere!
Mario Pierre Romance: A selfless foreign friend of our Liberation War
In 1971, citizens from different countries came forward to help us without thinking about their own self. They helped us in many ways which includes forming public opinion and sympathy in favour of our Liberation War
The 'Green Pen' that grows into a tree
In an astonishing display of innovation, Nachima Akhter from Jashore has successfully developed an eco-friendly 'green pen' that defies conventional norms
In the words of Professor Niaz Zaman
The contributions of Professor Niaz Zaman to the English translation of modern Bengali literature are truly extraordinary. Born into a non-Bengali family, she has dedicated herself to bringing the captivating world of Bengali literature to the global audience through relentless translation efforts. She also stands as a witness to significant historical events like the Partition and the Liberation War
'The thought that goes behind the work is the main thing'
Bidyanondo has been providing basic education, food, medical, and legal services to underprivileged and street children since its inception
Dhirendranath Dutta called for Bangla to be made the official language of the state
Dhirendranath Dutta, of Brahmanbaria’s Ramrail village, placed his demand for honouring Bangla as a state language to the Gana Parishad in February 1948.
Jhenidah’s part in the Language Movement
Although Jhenidah too was stirred up from the first phase of the language movement in 1948, it was 1952 when this district burst into protests and processions against the repressive decisions of the Pakistani regime.
Language Movement in Jashore
With the entire East Bengal, Jashore too was boiling up in protests against the repressive actions of the Pakistan regime from 1948. The frontlines of the movement in the city were in Michael Madhusudan College and the Town Hall premises.
How the Language Movement unfolded in Faridpur
One of the strongest protests against Pakistan’s repressive actions towards Bangla was organised in Faridpur. In 1952, Ambika Maidan, Rajendra College, and Zilla Schools became the focal points of the movement in the district.
SHOUTxDS Books presents 'Slam Poetry Nights' — Session 5
For its 5th session, SHOUTx DS Books’ Slam Poetry Nights performed at the Dhaka Lit Fest 2023.
Dunstone Cemetery: A century of memories
There is a century-old cemetery in the middle of a picturesque tea garden. Its history is intertwined with the birth of the tea industry in this country. The local Christians still pray for those who are lying in eternal sleep far away from their homeland. .In Star Special, watch the story
The story behind the picture
"A picture is worth a thousand words." Many a culture have variations of this adage in their different languages. A picture can indeed tell a lot of stories. An image showing a female student cuddling and carrying her pet cat while a puppy and a dog follow her footsteps was shot by our photojournalist Prabir Das.
Hajong experience in Ruposhree’s artwork
Ruposhree Hajong, a student of the Fine Arts Department of Jahangirnagar University, highlights the history, culture, and crisis of the indigenous Hajongs in her artwork. On her own initiative, she is highlighting the stories of the Hajongs through colour and cotton.
Princess Abhaya and her 11 Shiva temples in Abhaynagar
Four hundred and fifty years ago, King Nilkantha Roy used to live on the banks of the Bhairab river somewhere in Jashore. A daughter was born to his household, Princess Abhaya, after whom the place later came to be known as Abhaynagar.
