Santal weddings: A vibrant display of tradition and ritual
Shamol Shishir
13 April 2026 Slow Reads Special
A playful affair
13 April 2017 Slow Reads Special
Charak
13 April 2017 Slow Reads Special

When the river remembered: The vanishing world of Bangladesh's old folk festivals

Traditional melas of Bengal and folk festivals of Bangladesh embody the vanishing cultural heritage of Bangladesh.
14 April 2026

Santal weddings: A vibrant display of tradition and ritual

An immersion into the profound rituals, rhythmic music, and vibrant communal traditions of a traditional Santal wedding ceremony.
13 April 2026

Bizu: A celebration of blooms, beginning, and bounty

Bizu stands as the vibrant heart of Chakma culture, heralding the arrival of a New Year.
13 April 2026

How did Pahela Baishakh become a public celebration?

Although the Bengali calendar has been in use for centuries, the tradition of celebrating Pahela Baishakh as a public festival is a relatively modern development.
13 April 2026

A playful affair

The first day of the Bangla New Year is mostly when lathikhela (stick dance and fight) is organised in rural areas. Nowadays, lathikhela
13 April 2017

Charak

Charak Puja is a festival celebrated in the southern belt of Bangladesh, where devotees undergo acts of flagellation in order to appease Lord Shiva and his wife Shakti.
13 April 2017