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Nowka Bais

A fan of boat racing? Nowka Bais is the traditional form of dragon boat style racing in rural villages of Bangladesh held after the monsoon rains and reflects many of the customs of the country. The Nowka Bais was introduced to the UK in Oxford by Aziz-Ur Rahman and his sons in 2007. Since then, […]

Shapla Salique

  The sound of Shapla Salique’s soulful voice has captivated audiences from across the globe from as far as Canada to locations closer like Italy and, of course, the UK. As a successful British-Bangladeshi artist, Salique has performed at the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Hall in London and the Houses of Parliament. Her multicultural musical skills […]