Culture of Dhaka

Dhaka is the most populous city of Bangladesh. It is characterized by its busy urban life and a variety of cultural experiences, including festivals, cuisine, entertainment, shopping, and sites of interest. Important holidays include Language Movement Day, Independence Day, Victory Day, and Pahela Boishakh. The culture of Dhaka is based on the culture of Bengal and is secular in nature. Many schools and colleges organize fairs, festivals, and concerts, in which citizens from all levels of society participate. The works of the national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam and national anthem writer Rabindranath Tagore have a widespread following across Dhaka. The Baily Road area, known as Natok Para (Theater Neighborhood), is the center of Dhakas theater movement. Bangladesh Betar is the state-run primary provider of radio services and broadcasts a range of programs in Bengali and English. It has two BTV and World BTV channels: BTV, Channel 9, Independent TV, and Banglavision. BTV is also the most popular television network in Bangladesh.