bangla language

Evolution of the Dhakaiya Bangla

Tracing the roots of Old Dhaka's unique dialect

450-foot Bangla calligraphy transforms Banani's streets

Architect and artist Nazm Anwr created a 450-foot Bangla calligraphy installation in Banani, Dhaka, in two days, blending art, activism, and heritage to reconnect people with language and inspire reflection on public expression.

ESSAY / The English-Bangla conundrum continues

When my literature professor heard I had been delving into Bangla literature and cultural media in pursuit of a self-undertaken project to finally learn Bangla, she suggested I see the 1970 film Jibon Thekey Neya.

Making room for Bangla in our public schools

An innovative and compact method of training that empowers teachers to conduct classes in an effective manner has to be designed.

Does a degree in Bangla have no value?

What are the factors that contribute to the marginalisation of the academic degree of a language in its own country?

United in diversity

The United Nations country office congratulates Bangladesh on International Mother Language Day

Do we still follow what our language veterans fought for?

International Mother Language Day is definitely a misnomer for February 21, because the then Pakistani authorities did not deny our right to speak our so-called mother language.

#Perspective / Benefits of reading Bengali literature

In addition to all the cognitive benefits associated with reading, reading in your first language has plenty of other benefits, including knowing about your country and countrymen in the language of the land.

The fault in our books: Why are Bangla books poorly edited?

What does our editorial process lack? Why can’t we hire good proofreaders? The answer lies in the economics of it. 

February 22, 2025
February 22, 2025

Evolution of the Dhakaiya Bangla

Tracing the roots of Old Dhaka's unique dialect

December 17, 2024
December 17, 2024

450-foot Bangla calligraphy transforms Banani's streets

Architect and artist Nazm Anwr created a 450-foot Bangla calligraphy installation in Banani, Dhaka, in two days, blending art, activism, and heritage to reconnect people with language and inspire reflection on public expression.

March 23, 2024
March 23, 2024

The English-Bangla conundrum continues

When my literature professor heard I had been delving into Bangla literature and cultural media in pursuit of a self-undertaken project to finally learn Bangla, she suggested I see the 1970 film Jibon Thekey Neya.

February 26, 2023
February 26, 2023

Making room for Bangla in our public schools

An innovative and compact method of training that empowers teachers to conduct classes in an effective manner has to be designed.

February 24, 2023
February 24, 2023

Does a degree in Bangla have no value?

What are the factors that contribute to the marginalisation of the academic degree of a language in its own country?

February 21, 2023
February 21, 2023

Do we still follow what our language veterans fought for?

International Mother Language Day is definitely a misnomer for February 21, because the then Pakistani authorities did not deny our right to speak our so-called mother language.

February 21, 2023
February 21, 2023

United in diversity

The United Nations country office congratulates Bangladesh on International Mother Language Day

February 19, 2023
February 19, 2023

Benefits of reading Bengali literature

In addition to all the cognitive benefits associated with reading, reading in your first language has plenty of other benefits, including knowing about your country and countrymen in the language of the land.

April 23, 2022
April 23, 2022

The fault in our books: Why are Bangla books poorly edited?

What does our editorial process lack? Why can’t we hire good proofreaders? The answer lies in the economics of it. 

February 25, 2019
February 25, 2019

Love for Bangla in Congo

In the Central African country of Democratic Republic of the Congo, a Bangladeshi will be pleasantly surprised to hear sweet Bangla songs, drifting in from somewhere.