Md Khorshed Alam, President , Dhaka Taxes Bar Association speaking at a post-budget press conference at the Jatiya Press Club yesterday.

‘Govt to continue patronizing ‘Baul’ songs’

Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud said that the government’s patronization in further spreading the spirit of ‘Baul’ songs would continue to remain as the core essence of the songs depicts non-communal spirit.“Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman liberated the country nurturing the non-communal spirit. He liked and respected the ‘Baul’ songs. Bangabandhu’s daughter Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina also respected the songs,” he said this on Sunday while speaking at the closing ceremony of the three-day International Baul Festival...

5 Mar 2019, 12:00 am