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Bangladeshi descent Mohammad Aminul Islam awarded the Medal of Good Citizenship in Canada

Recently, the Canadian province of British Columbia has honoured 21 individuals with the Medal of Good Citizenship for their outstanding contributions to community life. Among these distinguished recipients is Mohammad Aminul Islam, a Surrey resident of Bangladeshi descent, whose commitment to promoting mother languages and fostering community spirit has been recognised and celebrated.

Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage: Still a long way to go?

Recognising the cultural construct of the state, Lubna Marium emphasises that any threat to culture hampers societal progress, national unity, and diversity. To address this, she has spearheaded the establishment of a comprehensive Intangible Cultural Heritage Inventory (ICH) through Shadhona.

Halum and Tisha team up for Int'l Tiger Day

Beloved "Sisimpur" character Halum will star alongside Nusrat Imrose Tisha in an educational YouTube video.

United in diversity

The United Nations country office congratulates Bangladesh on International Mother Language Day

Three UNESCO heritage sites of Bangladesh to be highlighted by ‘Sisimpur’

UNESCO and Sesame Workshop have come together to create a video documentary on three world heritage sites of Bangladesh, namely: The Mosque City of Bagerhat, Sundarbans, and Paharpur’s Buddhist monastery. Today at the UNESCO Dhaka Office, Dr Susan Vize, Officer-in-Charge of UNESCO Dhaka and Mohammad Shah Alam, Country Managing Director of Sesame Workshop signed an agreement concerning this joint initiative.

Jamdani: Its heritage and recognition in the world map

Jamdani is a fine muslin fabric originated in Bangladesh, not very new in the global map. The opulence of jamdani design not only makes it a technical marvel but also guarantees its omnipotence in the handloom industry, no machine could ever surpass its richness. The much appreciated and cherished art of Jamdani weaving of Bangladesh has been duly recognised by UNESCO as the intangible cultural heritage in 2013. It is at the same time a recognition for the weavers.

Children's books on traditional games launched by Unesco, The Asia Foundation

The Asia Foundation in Bangladesh and Unesco Dhaka Office joined forces to produce and disseminate books and reading materials focused on cultural heritage of Bangladesh, and to promote reading among children and youths.

Positive policies helping Bangladesh move towards inclusion in education: UNESCO

Bangladesh has taken many positive initiatives towards inclusion in education but needs to do more in removing remaining barriers, says a new global report.

Nominate heritage sites in Bangladesh: Dept of Archaeology asks public

Countries are supposed to make a ‘tentative list’ of sites eligible to be a Unesco World Heritage Site every year, but Bangladesh has not done so in 20 years.

January 11, 2024
January 11, 2024

Bangladeshi descent Mohammad Aminul Islam awarded the Medal of Good Citizenship in Canada

Recently, the Canadian province of British Columbia has honoured 21 individuals with the Medal of Good Citizenship for their outstanding contributions to community life. Among these distinguished recipients is Mohammad Aminul Islam, a Surrey resident of Bangladeshi descent, whose commitment to promoting mother languages and fostering community spirit has been recognised and celebrated.

November 21, 2023
November 21, 2023

Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage: Still a long way to go?

Recognising the cultural construct of the state, Lubna Marium emphasises that any threat to culture hampers societal progress, national unity, and diversity. To address this, she has spearheaded the establishment of a comprehensive Intangible Cultural Heritage Inventory (ICH) through Shadhona.

July 25, 2023
July 25, 2023

Halum and Tisha team up for Int'l Tiger Day

Beloved "Sisimpur" character Halum will star alongside Nusrat Imrose Tisha in an educational YouTube video.

February 21, 2023
February 21, 2023

United in diversity

The United Nations country office congratulates Bangladesh on International Mother Language Day

December 6, 2022
December 6, 2022

Three UNESCO heritage sites of Bangladesh to be highlighted by ‘Sisimpur’

UNESCO and Sesame Workshop have come together to create a video documentary on three world heritage sites of Bangladesh, namely: The Mosque City of Bagerhat, Sundarbans, and Paharpur’s Buddhist monastery. Today at the UNESCO Dhaka Office, Dr Susan Vize, Officer-in-Charge of UNESCO Dhaka and Mohammad Shah Alam, Country Managing Director of Sesame Workshop signed an agreement concerning this joint initiative.

April 14, 2022
April 14, 2022

Jamdani: Its heritage and recognition in the world map

Jamdani is a fine muslin fabric originated in Bangladesh, not very new in the global map. The opulence of jamdani design not only makes it a technical marvel but also guarantees its omnipotence in the handloom industry, no machine could ever surpass its richness. The much appreciated and cherished art of Jamdani weaving of Bangladesh has been duly recognised by UNESCO as the intangible cultural heritage in 2013. It is at the same time a recognition for the weavers.

December 20, 2021
December 20, 2021

Children's books on traditional games launched by Unesco, The Asia Foundation

The Asia Foundation in Bangladesh and Unesco Dhaka Office joined forces to produce and disseminate books and reading materials focused on cultural heritage of Bangladesh, and to promote reading among children and youths.

June 23, 2020
June 23, 2020

Positive policies helping Bangladesh move towards inclusion in education: UNESCO

Bangladesh has taken many positive initiatives towards inclusion in education but needs to do more in removing remaining barriers, says a new global report.

January 27, 2020
January 27, 2020

Nominate heritage sites in Bangladesh: Dept of Archaeology asks public

Countries are supposed to make a ‘tentative list’ of sites eligible to be a Unesco World Heritage Site every year, but Bangladesh has not done so in 20 years.

July 7, 2019
July 7, 2019

India's Jaipur, Myanmar’s temple city Bagan awarded Unesco World Heritage status

Unesco inscribes India’s 18th century Jaipur city, one of the most popular tourist spots in India, and Myanmar’s ancient capital of Bagan as a World Heritage Site,

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