A man flies a kite during Sakrain festival in Dhaka, capital of Bangladesh, Jan. 14, 2023. People in Dhaka celebrate Sakrain festival, also known as Ghuri Utsob or Kite festival, at the end of Poush, ...

Communities of Old Dhaka celebrated the end of Bengali month of Poush flying kites and making cakes in the “Sakrain” festival. People in Old Dhaka traditionally mark the day with fireworks. Photo: ...

People of Old Dhaka are a fun-loving lot - there's no argument in that. From their lavish meals to the never-ending wedding ceremonies, their many elaborate and extravagant affairs make this notion an ...

Sakrain, the vibrant kite-flying festival of Old Dhaka, is one of the city’s oldest and most cherished seasonal urban traditions. Celebrated for centuries, it has brought joy to generations while ...