Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Bangladeshi Artists Return to Pakistan After 18 Years for World Culture Festival
Imagine two friends who haven't talked in a long time because of a disagreement.
Now, they are starting to be friends again!
A group of artists from Bangladesh is visiting Pakistan for a big art festival.
This is special because they haven't been able to visit and share their art in Pakistan for 18 years.
The artists are showing Pakistani people their music, dances, and paintings, which represent their culture.
This visit is seen as a way to make their countries' relationship better, showing that art can help people connect, even when grown-ups have disagreements.
The artists are happy to be there and feel welcomed.
Bangladeshi artists are participating in Pakistan's World Culture Festival after an 18-year hiatus.
The participation marks a renewed chapter in cultural exchanges between Bangladesh and Pakistan.
The Bangladesh delegation includes musicians, dancers, and visual artists representing their country's heritage.
The event is seen as a positive step in improving bilateral ties, which had been strained for over a decade.
This cultural exchange is happening following a recent improvement in diplomatic relations and the toppling of Bangladesh's previous government.
- Who
- Bangladeshi artists, including Shireen Jawad, Suborna Morsheda, Faria Chowdhury, Shambhu Acharya, and Bubly Barna, led by Neharika Mumtaz.
- What
- Participating in the World Culture Festival, marking their return to Pakistan after 18 years.
- When
- The festival started on October 30 and will continue until December 7. Shireen Jawad performed on Wednesday night.
- Where
- Karachi Arts Council, Pakistan.
- Why
- To showcase cultural diversity, foster cultural exchanges between Bangladesh and Pakistan, and rebuild ties after a diplomatic and political rift.
- Event
- World Culture Festival
- Location
- Karachi Arts Council, Pakistan
- Festival Dates
- October 30 - December 7
- Bangladeshi Delegation Lead
- Neharika Mumtaz (Founder of Bangladesh Art Week)
- Featured Bangladeshi Artists
- Shireen Jawad, Suborna Morsheda, Faria Chowdhury, Shambhu Acharya, Bubly Barna
- Participating Countries
- 140