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Asia, GIP Jan - June 2018, Nature

Nijhum Dwip: The island of tranquility

July 3, 2018June 28, 2018

In the early 1950s ’Char Osman’’, a shallow estuary in Bangladesh was declared as Nijhum Dwip which means the island of silence and tranquility. The reason …

Asia, Continent, GIP Jan - June 2018, Intangible Heritage, Nature, Traditions

The Bhatial songs of Bangladesh’s rivers

June 18, 2018June 16, 2018

Thousands of Boatsmen have lived in Bangladesh, often known as a river irrigated land. These boatsmen have adopted the legacy of own traditions and culture …

Asia, Built Heritage, GIP Jan - June 2018, Heritage, museum heritage

Lalbagh Fort- an architectural marvel of the Mughals

May 22, 2018May 19, 2018

Dhaka has a population of over 14.4 Million. In this busy city lies a beautiful fort, called the Lalbagh Fort. The construction of Lalbagh Fort …

Asia, GIP Jan - June 2018, Heritage, Nature

Dochula Pass – Way to the kingdom of Peace

May 6, 2018May 3, 2018

Dochula Pass is a big mountain pass that offers incredible views of snowcapped mountain ranges on a clear, albeit cold day. It is totally worth …

Asia, Food Heritage, GIP Jan - June 2018

Gaziantep: A gastronomic hub in Turkey

April 28, 2018September 6, 2018

Gaziantep is a city whose roots go back to more than 10,000 years. It is the vital bridge that has been connecting the Mediterranean basin …

Asia, GIP Jan - June 2018, Intangible Heritage, museum heritage

The legendary Dhaka Muslin

March 20, 2018September 6, 2018

Bangladesh National Museum is one of the largest museums in South Asia. It is managed by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs of the government of …

Asia, Capturing Culture, Cultural Routes, GIP Jan - June 2018

Inside the lanes of the Shakhari Bazaar in Dhaka

January 31, 2018February 1, 2018

Hindu Street, also known as ‘Shakhari Bazaar’ in Bangla, is the oldest street in Dhaka city. It was constructed at the time of the Mughal …