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Japan Ambassador in Dhaka Ito Naoki at a function organised by Bangladesh Ikebana Association

Japan stresses more people-to-people cultural bond with Bangladesh

The ambassador said there is a strong interest among the young students in Bangladesh about Japan and its language and culture

Editorial

Losing ground in cultural arena: Concerted efforts require for revival

Suggestions have been made to overcome the crisis through education, restoration and decentralisation of cultural activities, sternly preventing the spread of fundamentalism

'We must recover ground lost in our cultural space'

Prothom Alo roundtable 'We must recover ground lost in our cultural space'

The space for culture in the country is steadily declining. Jatra, theatre, the arts, cinema, the innate culture of society were been suffocated by consumerism, conservatism, technology and vested ...

Bangladeshi culture

Why are we losing in the cultural sphere?

Until 1990, our cultural personalities prepared the base of any democratic movement through their independent protesting cultural activities. Upon reaching 2022, we are continuously feeling that we ...

People reading newspapers at Rangpur Public Library

Reviving the heritage of Rangpur Public Library

The library that played a crucial role for the expansion of education in the region has remained dormant for the past 13 years

Iconic singers Runa Laila and Sabina Yasmin received lifetime achievement awards.

An evening to remember at Meril Prothom Alo Awards

Everyone was hyped up about this year’s programme as this annual awards event did take place for the last two years due to the corona outbreak

(L-R) Tom Miscioscia, Ashfika Rahman, Charles Whiteley, M Francois Grosjean, Kamalika Bose, Shayer Ghafur

Learning from Puran Dhaka Dhaka's tangible and intangible heritage at risk

The cost of growth in Dhaka is all too often livability and here Old Dhaka is paying the price

Noted drama organiser, director and actor Mamunur Rashid

Cultural practice in the country ‘Our cultural organisations are no less responsible’

What is the state of cultural practices in Bangladesh especially after 50 years of independence?

Daul Barbakpur High School

Naogaon school head teacher files GD accusing 150 anonymous people

Upazila administration formed a three-member committee to investigate the incident

Editorial

State and society need to change attitude towards women

There is no denying that we live in an odd society. No importance is given to ethics and values. People only believe might is right. On the one hand, the incidents of violence against women have ...

Rich tributes paid to Hasan Arif at Shaheed Minar

Rich tributes paid to Hasan Arif at Shaheed Minar

People from all walks of life paid their last tributes to eminent elocutionist and general secretary of Sammilita Sangskritik Jote Hasan Arif at the central Shaheed Minar on Saturday

Arts, cultural activities may improve self-control among teenagers

Arts, cultural activities may improve self-control among teenagers

According to a new study by the University of College, teenagers who take part in arts and cultural activities, such as dance, drama, reading and going to concerts, are less likely to engage in ...

Shale Ahmed, Executive Director, BANDHU Social Welfare Society

Precise definitions of hijra and transgender are required: Shale Ahmed

The term ‘Third Gender’ was not used in the government gazette notification. Instead, the government has designated hijra individuals as “Hijra lingo (Hijra gender)”

Muntasir Mamun

Interview: Muntasir Mamun 'Do civil servants have the right to select persons for state awards?'

Hisotrian Muntasir Mamun speaks to Prothom Alo over the recent fiasco involving the Swadhinata Award and says there may be a conspiracy involved

The artwork titled 'Kay?' by Najib Tareque

A celebration of art where colour meets verse

Fine art as a kind is an aesthetic impression that delves into the most intricate realm of human consciousness. It emerges from the thought patterns of the artist, is expressed through the artist’s ...

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