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As evening approaches, the sky of Old Dhaka takes on a new identity, adorned with fireworks, lights and occasional fire shows, marking Shakrain on 14 January 2026. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

Bangladesh

Shakrain: Where tradition, colour, community rise together across Old Dhaka's winter sky

People celebrate Shakrain festival in Old Dhaka. Shakrain, an annual event, is celebrated at the end of Poush, the ninth month of the Bengali calendar. It is one of the oldest annual festivals of Bangladesh. File Photo: Mumit M/TBS

Bangladesh

Who are opposing Shakrain?

Riazul Islam (center), elected VP, Abdul Alim Arif (left), elected GS, and Masud Rana (right), elected AGS, from the Shibir-backed panel in the JnUCSU polls. Photo: Collected

Politics

How Shibir secured landslide wins at universities including Jagannath