Entertainment Desk :A textile exhibition has been launched in Dhaka in celebration of the ‘Bangladesh World Tourism Year 2016’.US Embassy’s Edward M Kennedy (EMK) Center partnered with AJIYER Community-Based Tourism to launch this 10-day exhibition on Monday.Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Rashed Khan Menon and US Embassy Dhaka Chargé d’Affaires David Meale inaugurated the exhibition.The launch followed a day-long workshop focusing on regional connectivity through ecotourism and promoting community engagement.AJIYER connects tourists with Bangladesh’s rural activities, including eco-friendly food, weavings, and local crafts.The exhibition showcases indigo-dyed products, textiles from pineapple fibre, and handicrafts made from bamboo and jute.This is open for all, the US embassy says. Roquaiya Hasina Neely to perform at IGCC Dhaka, Jan 13 (UNB) -Singer Roquaiya Hasina Neely will perform at the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centreon Friday.A press statement of the Indian High Commission in Dhaka said the show will start at 6:00pm and it is open for all.Winner of multiple awards, Neely is an executive member of National Rabindra Sangeet Parishad and a Special Grade performer for BTV.Neely who has been trained under the revered music composer and director, Abdul Ahad, Dr. Sanjida Khatoon, Wahidul Haque and Ajit Roy is a famous name in the cultural arena.She completed her five-year music course from Chhayanaut.
