The culture of Bangladesh is composite and manifests itself in various creative forms, including folk music, dance and drama; art and craft; folklore and folk tales; languages and literature; ...

The diverse culture of Bangladesh has evolved over the centuries. During the Bengal Renaissance of the 19th and early 20th centuries, noted Bengali writers, saints, authors, scientists, researchers, ...

Coke Studio Bangla has released Bonobibi, a folk fusion performed by Bangladeshi rock band Meghdol and Jahura Baul, following the massive success of its second season opener Murir Tin. The new song ...

Durga Puja in 2023 brings forth new Bengali music, notably 'De De Pal Tule De' by Anushka Patra, composed by Vishaal Roy. Anushka, known for her talent from reality shows, remains committed to singing ...

Alliance Française de Dhaka is set to host the launch of the much-anticipated book “Folk Melody of Bangladesh” on Friday October 11. It is an anthology of Bangladeshi folk music presented in standard ...

Jacob Baroi grew up watching his father and uncles performing popular Pala Gaan (folk music plays) at their village in southern Bangladesh. Pala Gaan uses recitation, music, acting and dance to tell ...

Paridhi, a Bangla Indie Band from Kolkata, launches debut track Kyano, delving into nostalgia. The band's journey to find a unique identity amidst diverse influences reflects in their music, ...

Ten years ago, when Bengali band Bhoomi took the stage, they didn’t know that they would hold the reins of folk fusion. What the Sutta... song is to the cosmopolitan student, their music is for those ...

Briti Chatterjee sings Bangla folk songs on her handmade Dotara. This Durga Pujo, she is booked for 17 shows in pandals across Kolkata. Listen in and marvel! IMAGE: Briti Chatterjee during one of her ...