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Dr Israfeel Shaheen, a noted theatre director and professor at the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies, University of Dhaka, has many achievements in his bag as a prominent theatre personality who is taking Bangladesh’s folk, indigenous, and improvisational theatrics to the world’s stage. However, besides his commendable accomplishments, he always traces back to his
The first day saw a relaxed yet diverse range of topics covered in the sessions, from South Asian and world history to women’s rights, publishing, Bangla literature and film, and the legacy of BRAC founder Sir Fazle Hasan Abed.
Fatima Begum (not her real name) is from Datiar char, located in Kurigram’s Chilmari upazila. She lived with her husband Baniz and three sons, all of whom are married.
Rise of Communalism: Bangladesh at a Crossroads
When Shadhona was granted accreditation by the UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) in December 2019, it was definitely a special moment for Bangladesh. Shadhona, which had started out mainly as a dance institute, was also looking forward to taking up the herculean tasks that lay ahead of them in the coming months.