Independent media outlets RaajjeTV and Channel 13 were victims of threats against their operations, with RaajjeTV seeking police protection. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate, the Maldives Journalists Association (MJA) condemn the threats against the outlets and call for a thorough and transparent investigation into the incident.
Chhayanaut, Bangladesh's revered cultural institution, is once again ready to host its iconic Pahela Baishakh celebration at Dhaka's Ramna Park, a long-standing urban tradition that greets the Bangla New Year with vibrant musical festivities
Pohela Boishakh celebrations go virtual for the second year in a row
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy s online programme, featuring renowned cultural personalities, started airing live from their Facebook and YouTube page this morning.
Rasheek Tabassum Mondira
Rasheek Tabassum Mondira
People are welcoming the Bengali New Year amidst a countrywide lockdown, much like last year, as Covid-19 cases are on the rise again. Cultural organisations and event spaces have arranged virtual celebrations.
For the second year in a row, Chhayanaut announced that it will organise virtual programmes with Bangladesh Television (BTV), marking Pohela Boishakh instead of staging its traditional gathering at the capital s Ramna Batamul to usher in the Bengali 1428 calendar year, due to the ongoing second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Aside from BTV, Chhayanaut aired the programme on its YouTube Channel Chhayanaut Digital - Platform, this morning.