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UNESCO launches books marking Bangladesh’s 50th Victory Day
Dec 19, 2021UNESCO and The Asia Foundation virtually launched “Children’s Books on Traditional Games” as part of the celebration of Bangladesh’s 50th Victory Day and the birth centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on Wednesday. The Asia Foundation... -
Netflix, UNESCO team up for Africa talent hunt
Oct 16, 2021Netflix has launched a project with the UN’s cultural body on Thursday to hunt out young filmmakers from sub-Saharan Africa and explore traditional folktales from the region. “African Folktales, Reimagined” teams the US streaming giant with... -
UNESCO to launch Bangabandhu Int’l Prize in Creative Economy
Dec 13, 2020The UNESCO has decided to introduce the “UNESCO-Bangladesh Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman International Prize in the field of Creative Economy” for rewarding global economic initiatives of youths, reports BSS. “This is the first time any line... -
UNESCO, UNICEF, WFP and World Bank issued new guidelines on the safe reopening of schools
May 1, 2020UNESCO, UNICEF, WFP and World Bank issued new guidelines on the safe reopening of educational institutes amidst ongoing closures which are affecting around 1.3 billion students all over the world. The agencies also alerted that the... -
Historic Turkish Beypazari district enters UNESCO tentative list
Apr 23, 2020Historic Beypazari district near Ankara in Turkey entered the tentative list of UNESCO with its thousands of years old history. according to UNESCO, the Beypazari district has been a settlement since ancient times and holds symbols... -
Pooja Sengupta and Turongomi School of Dance become member of CID, UNESCO
Aug 7, 2019UNESCO has certified Bangladeshi Dance Artist and Director Ms Pooja Sengupta and Turongomi School of Dance as registered member and organization of their International Dance Council (CID). On January 31, 2014, Pooja Sengupta founded Turongomi Repertory... -
UNESCO adds reggae to global cultural heritage list
Dec 1, 2018Reggae music, whose chill, lilting grooves won international fame thanks to artists like Bob Marley, on Thursday secured a coveted spot on the United Nations’ list of global cultural treasures. UNESCO, the world body’s cultural and... -
Nation celebrates recognition of March 7 Speech with enthusiasm
Nov 25, 2017The nation today celebrated the UNESCO recognition of the historic March 7 speech of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman peacefully with much enthusiasm and festivity across the country, reports BSS. As part of... -
Bangladesh government Cabinet rejoices UNESCO recognition of 7th March speech
Nov 7, 2017News Hour The cabinet today rejoiced the UNESCO recognition of Bangabandhu’s historic 7th March speech and greeted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for the UN body’s acknowledgment. “The cabinet greeted the Prime Minister during the weekly meeting... -
UNESCO recognized the historic 7th March Speech of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Oct 31, 2017News Hour: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has recognized the historic 7th March Speech of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as part of world’s documentary heritage. UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova announced the decision...
