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Illustration: TBS

Beyond the ID card: Inside Thailand’s unique culture of nicknames

As Thailand modernised, traditional nicknames based on animals, colours or objects began to coexist with foreign influences.

Current systems work efficiently on their own, but poorly with each other. Photo: TBS

Can Bangladesh establish a common workplace culture?

Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Notun Kuri returns with bits of nostalgia and lots of expectations

A file photo of Cultural Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki speaking at a press conference at his office in Secretariat in the capital. Photo: Collected

Works underway to honour living legends: Farooki

Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Art as dialogue: Inside 9+ONE at Edge Gallery

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Cultural training halted at Barishal Shilpakala Academy

Despite a decent level of participation in primary education, Santal children begin dropping out at an alarming rate from the secondary level onwards. Photos: TBS

Why higher education remains out of reach for Bangladesh’s Santal community

Photos: Emdadul Topu (British Council), Devjoti Nag

Threads of tales

Photos: Mehedi Hasan

Banker by day, Jatra artiste by night: Meet the professionals redefining Jatra in Khulna

Illustration: TBS

6 cultural shifts to accelerate entrepreneurship in Bangladesh

Shafiq R. Bhuiyan. Sketch: TBS

Breathing space at work: Building a culture of engagement and well-being

Six members of Chattogram Cultural Academy performing songs on stage at the Durga Puja Mandap of JM Sen Hall in the port city on Thursday, 10 October 2024. Photo: Screengrab from video

The old song and dance: Actions matter, intentions less so

Are cultural barriers standing in the way of students learning English?

Are cultural barriers standing in the way of students learning English?