In Kalihati Upazila of Tangail district, the screening of ‘Tandav’, a film starring Shakib Khan, was abruptly halted after local
The historic Gazi-Kalu-Champabati Mela, held annually for over a hundred years in Hogla Champagachhi village under Kumarkhali upazila of Kushtia,
In Gazipur’s Kapasia upazila, a long-standing tradition of staging plays has come to an abrupt end after local worshippers objected
A controversial notice banning musical instruments, street vendors, and hijras (third-gender individuals) in the village of Sharotala, located in Harinakundu
Pope Francis has emphasized the fundamental right of indigenous peoples to preserve their cultural identity and the natural resources with
The Lalon Memorial Festival in Madhupur, Tangail, was suspended due to opposition from two religious organizations. The event, organized by
The annual Lalon Mela, a gathering of mystic followers and cultural enthusiasts, was abruptly halted in Narayanganj following objections from
In recent months, a concerning pattern has emerged across Bangladesh: cultural events are being systematically disrupted, often at the last
Michel Thibodeau, a long-time language rights activist, recently lost a legal battle to receive compensation from the Canadian government for
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