UNESCO World Heritage Site
Babylon designated UNESCO World Heritage Site
The ancient city of Babylon, first referenced in a clay tablet from the 23rd century BC, is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, after a vote that followed decades of lobbying by Iraq.
Shat Gombuj Mosque to host main Eid Jamaat in Bagerhat
The main Eid jamaat in Bagerhat will be held at the historic Shat Gombuj Mosque.
Babylon designated UNESCO World Heritage Site
The ancient city of Babylon, first referenced in a clay tablet from the 23rd century BC, is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, after a vote that followed decades of lobbying by Iraq.
Empowering Youth, Saving Heritage
From October 5 to 13, eight young volunteers spent their days and nights learning about Bangladesh's tradition and culture, all the while practicing methods to conserve a UNESCO World Heritage Site – the ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur.
Japan’s ancient island Okinoshima joins World Heritage sites
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee adds the island of Okinoshima, an ancient ritual site in the Munakata region of Fukuoka Prefecture in Japan, to the UN cultural agency’s list of World Heritage sites.
Rampal Project: ‘12 countries favoured Bangladesh at Unesco meeting’
A total of 12 countries including Turkey and Finland voiced in favour of Bangladesh which finally convinced the World Heritage Committee of Unesco to withdraw its objection about Rampal power plant near the Sundarbans, the prime minister's energy adviser says.
Social media goes green for Sundarbans
As the country gears up for a four-day-long long march from Dhaka to Khulna in protest of the Rampal power plant, netizens are advocating on social media by changing their profile picture to show their support for the cause.
Taj Mahal ‘not a Hindu temple’
The government of India rejects claims by a group of lawyers that the Taj Mahal monument was a Hindu temple.
Syria 'launches air raids on Palmyra'
Syrian government war planes have launched one of the heaviest bombardments yet on the city of Palmyra, which is held by Islamic State (IS) militants, activists say.
'Star Wars Episode VIII' to begin filming in Ireland
Lucasfilm confirms that "Star Wars Episode VIII" will begin filming sequences in Ireland later this month.
Palmyra temple 'blown up by IS'
Islamic State militants have destroyed Palmyra's ancient temple of Baalshamin, Syrian officials and activists say.