The Ministry of Cultural Affairs, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, will organize a special cultural evening on December 24 to celebrate Christmas. The event, scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Nandan Mancha of the Shilpakala Academy premises, will be open to all and aims to promote peace, harmony, and human values through music, carol performances, and devotional songs.

This initiative continues the ministry’s year-long effort to foster inclusivity by celebrating major religious and cultural festivals such as Eid, Buddha Purnima, Durga Puja, and Eid-ul-Azha. Previous events included nationwide festivals and performances highlighting Bangladesh’s diverse cultural identity. Officials described the Christmas celebration as another step toward strengthening interfaith understanding and unity.

The program underscores the government’s broader cultural policy of promoting mutual respect and coexistence among communities. Organizers expect strong public participation and view the event as a symbolic gesture of Bangladesh’s commitment to cultural pluralism.