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Nabanna

Historically speaking, Bangladesh is an agricultural country which has always enjoyed celebrating a variety of festivals. Each festival pays homage to a different aspect from their daily lives - from the end of the harvest to their abundance of gods. In particular the Nabanna festival is a cultural festival which is practiced predominantly by rural society while the city dwellers in general have not adopted this as a standard practice. This has caused minor controversy between the two particular groups.

The Striking White Water Lily – A Symbol of Beauty

Few people would deny the beauty of the humble water lily. These stunning flowering plants have been used in worship and as symbols of life and love. They may be different sizes and slightly different shapes, but they all have one thing in common – undeniable beauty. Little wonder then, that the humble water lily has long been the national flower of Bangladesh.

Presenting… Jewel Aich!

Jewel Aich is an accomplished magician, well-known in his home country of Bangladesh as well as in magician circles world-wide. Born in Shomdekathi, a village in Shorupkathi Thana of the Barisal district, Jewel Aich was the fifth of nine children in his family.

Habib Wahid - A Star on the Bangladeshi Music Scene

Habib Wahid, better known as just Habib, was destined to become an international music star, and the pride of Bangladesh. His father, Ferdous Wahid, was a legendary Bangladeshi musician during the 70’s and 80’s, and Habib was exposed to the world of music from a very young age. Habib was fortunate enough to be able to attend the School of Audio Engineering, located in London, where he was exposed to the technology available to musicians and to British born Bangladeshis that shared his passion for music.

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