Conservative Muslim groups regard Sufism as deviant, opposing its mystical interpretation of the Koran. The movement is highly popular in Muslim-majority Bangladesh, but followers say they have faced ...

Red FM, the private radio and entertainment network, has launched the fourth season of “Poila Boithak’ to mark the beginning of the Bengali New Year. The event aims to bring together the best of ...

United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) yesterday proclaimed Bangladesh's traditional Baul Songs as a "Masterpiece" of Heritage of Humanity. According to a statement ...

Sunamganj, Mar 5 (bdnews24.com) – The two-day 'Baul Samrat' (Emperor) Shah Abdul Karim Folk Festival started at Dirai upazila on Friday afternoon, the first following his death five months ago. The ...

AN ORGANISATION in Bradford has secured funds for a project to revive the writing of Baul music in the district. Originating in Bangladesh and the neighbouring Indian state of West Bengal, Baul music ...

Bangladesh Rock Music (popularly called band music) was never lagging behind in its appreciation and performance of Baul music. Post 1971, among the five legends of Bangla rock such as Azam Khan, ...