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  Exhibiting Bengali traditional music Instruments Exploring the musical heritage of Bangladesh Mohammad Jakir Hossain Artist, Researcher and instruments developer . Live Bengali instruments at the exhibition, Artwork; John Mohammad   Venue Coxiyana Laboni beach road, Cox’s Bazar Bengali traditional music is a significant part of the rich cultural heritage of Bangladesh. It is an art form that has been passed down from generation to generation and has evolved over time. Traditional music is expressions and reflects the daily life, struggles, and joys of the Bengali people. The history of Bengali folk music can be traced back to the 8 th century. It was initially influenced by the music of the Bauls, who were wandering minstrels singing songs of love and devotion. The Bauls played a significant role in shaping the music and culture of Bengal. The country has a long history of developing, producing and promoting traditional instruments like the ektara, dotara, khamak, khol, kar...

Paper palace The kingdom of Prakash rudra —--- Why do you pick any art as a self opening medium? To achieve– or making a mark?  Prakash Rudra is a man with a talent for creating stunning pieces of art. At 34 years of age, he had already made an empire of paper made sculptures. His hometown at Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh is developing in a mixture of art culture, especially in recent years. He stood in his heart with a unique ability to create portraits and architectural heritage out of nothing but cardboard papers. He started younger– however, one day tragedy struck when Prakash suffered an injury to his hand, which left him unable to work on his art for a long time. He felt like he had lost a part of himself, as creating art was not just a hobby for him but a passion that fueled his soul. As the days went by, Prakash began to feel hopeless, as he realised that he needed to find a way to support himself and his family. With lacking qualifications, he started running a small tea stall i...