Oitij-jo

A three-day festival of the spirit and innovation of Bangladeshi culture.

Exhibitions of silks and saris from Benarasi and Jamdani; photography by Shahidal Alam and Enamul Hoque; live performances, fashion shows, a Rezia Wahid weaving workshop, parties, film screenings and items celebrating the history of muslin, the fabric first introduced to Europe in the 17th century.

There will also be a pop-up bazaar selling designer clothes, fashion accessories, crafts, books and jewellery and a lively programme of talks and discussions including a series of 'Adda' – a form of debate hugely popular in the Bay of Bengal area.