Dhaka holds photo exhibition dedicated to Bangladesh's founding father, nature and culture

STORY: Dhaka holds photo exhibition dedicated to Bangladesh's founding father, nature and culture DATELINE: June 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: various of the exhibitionvarious of award ceremony STORYLINE: A photo exhibition depicting Bangladesh's founding father Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the nature and culture of the country kicked off on Tuesday in the capital city of Dhaka. The week-long event, jointly organized by the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), the national academy of fine and performing arts, and the Bangladesh Photojournalists Association, features 100 pictures of Bangabandhu and 100 pictures of nature and culture of the country. Bangladeshi information minister Hasan Mahmud was present as chief guest while State Minister for Cultural Affairs KM Khalid and Bangladesh Photo Journalists' Association President Golam Mostafa were present as special guests at the inaugural ceremony of the exhibition. The exhibition will remain open to the publ

Bangladesh marks National Jute Day to revive golden era of natural fiber

STORY: Bangladesh marks National Jute Day to revive golden era of natural fiber DATELINE: March 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of jute products at the Jute Fair in Dhaka 2. various of people selecting products at the fair 3. various of Bangladeshi Minister for Textiles and Jute Golam Dastagir Gazi and jute entrepreneurs at the fair 4. various of jute products at the fair STORYLINE: As part of its continued efforts to revive the golden era of jute, the Bangladeshi government on Sunday observed the National Jute Day. This year, the slogan of the day is "Golden country of olden fibre -- Environment friendly Bangladesh". On the eve of the day, Bangladeshi President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issued separate messages greeting the people involved with the jute sector. The day was inaugurated with a colorful rally in the capital Dhaka. A fair of jute goods is also being held in Dhaka from Sunday to Tuesday. Addressing the