As religious hardliners tighten their grip in Bangladesh, Baul singers face arrests, attacks and bans. It raises fears that ...

From colonial repression to present-day extremism, Bauls have survived centuries of persecution. Today, as radical forces ...

Footage circulating online shows several young men hurling abuse while vandalising equipment at the Baul music gathering ...

Born in 1954 in Paikpara Union under Chunarughat Upazila of Habiganj district, Binoy was the son of a local farmer, Sudhir Chandra Sutradhar, and Snehalata Sutradhar. Before he was even seven, he lost ...

The song, 'Amar Sonar Bangla,' celebrates the land of Bengal and shows the love for the homeland. On the other hand, 'Vande ...

The UNESCO on Tuesday officially recognised Tangail’s handloom-based saree weaving industry as an “Intangible Cultural ...

Winter is usually the busiest season for concerts in Bangladesh. During this time, artistes are busy with stage shows day and ...

Dhaka [Bangladesh], November 28 (ANI): Artists, poets, cultural activists, and fans of traditional Baul music singer Abul Sarker on Friday took to the streets to protest his arrest and demand his ...

Zakir Hossain, general secretary of Charon Cultural Centre, accused the government of providing tacit support to communal and anti-liberal forces ...

Students and cultural activists demonstrated in Bangladesh over the recent arrest of a baul singer over blasphemy charges for making derogatory remarks during a recent musical performance. Protesters ...

Students and cultural activists demonstrated in Bangladesh over the recent arrest of a baul singer over blasphemy charges for making derogatory remarks during a recent musical performance. Protesters ...