Second-grader Dev recently visited Shakhari Bazar in Old Dhaka with his father to purchase kites for the upcoming Shakrain festival. Although Dev does not yet know how to fly kites, his excitement ...

Known as the Shakrain Festival, or Poush Sankranti to some, this day is traditionally marked by a unique blend of cultural festivities. On January 14 every year, Shakrain transforms Puran Dhaka into a ...

Perhaps, there is a lesson to be learnt from this. Within a few days, the night sky of Old Dhaka will light up for the festival of Shakrain. While many will debate whether this was ever a Shakrain ...

Credence Housing’s first Pitha Utshob, a four-day winter festival, kicked off on 9 January at their Dhanmondi Business Centre, celebrating Bangladeshi tradition with the real estate developer’s ...