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$1 million grant goes to record black women's histories
A trailblazer among black women in the business world wants to help make sure that the stories of other pioneering women like her are not forgotten.
Fifth Dhaka Art Summit ends in style
The 5th edition of Dhaka Art Summit: Seismic Movements (DAS 2020), concluded Saturday at the National Art Gallery of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).
Orphaned albino elephant recovers from poacher's snare
Khanysia did not see the trap set by a poacher in South Africa's Kruger National Park. She dove head first into the sharp wire snare, which cut her mouth, face and underneath her ear and chin.
DAS sees huge crowd thanks to the festivities of February 14
Pahela Falgun usually falls on February 13 but this year it coincided with Valentine’s Day as Bangla Academy revised Bangla Calendar to match it with the Gregorian calendar and cultural attractions like the ongoing Dhaka Art Summit (DAS) - 2020 draws a large number of visitors, as a result.
Pahela Falgun, Valentine’s Day celebrations in pictures
Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka wore a festive look with the participation of youths, couples, cultural activists, and children on Pahela Falgun, the first day of spring, and the Valentine’s Day on Friday.
Tourists throng ‘Shimul Bagan’ in Sunamganj
Tourists thronged ‘Shimul Bagan’ in Tahirpur upazila to celebrate Pahela Falgun (first day of spring) and Valentine’s Day on Friday.
Things heating up as Pahela Falgun, Valentine’s Day revellers out to celebrate
Streets in Dhaka and other big cities have taken a festive look with youths clad in red and yellow attires have started joining the celebrations of Pahela Falgun, the first day of Spring, and the Valentine’s Day.
Valentine’s Day, Pahela Falgun coincide; set to add new flavour
People are set to witness a more colourful and joyous day on Friday as this year both Pahela Falgun, the first day of Spring, and the Valentine’s Day will be celebrated on the weekend.
10 Things to Know for Today
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
Goethe-Institut Bangladesh unveil locker-mural
German cultural institution the Goethe-Institut Bangladesh unveiled the locker-mural titled Übernatural: Unlocked on Tuesday at the Goethe-Institut in Dhanmondi.