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Halloween celebrations are taking place at several venues across Dhaka, with costume parties, spooky attractions, live music and art exhibitions marking the occasion. Celebrated every year on October 31, Halloween originated in Western countries but has gradually gained popularity around the world. In Bangladesh, the festival is becoming increasingly visible, particularly among young people, influenced…

Durga Puja has been one of the most significant festivals in Bengali culture for centuries, evolving through the ages. It has taken different forms in response to different events, and each mandap tells a different story of the community that has built it. The history of Durga Puja and the mythology behind it have been…

The second phase of the Dhaka Theatre Festival concluded on Monday at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, completing a nine-day programme featuring nine theatre productions.