DHAKA: An exhibition titled "Bangabandhu Folk Art and Folk Music" was underway at Nalini Kanta Bhattasali Exhibition Gallery of the Bangladesh National Museum in capital Dhaka.

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The exhibition, held from October 16 until October 26 in commemoration of the father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, brought together artists from across the country through folk arts.

"I highlight the heritage of my country, the tradition of my Sonargaon (a historic place in Narayanganj) at wall mat and Nakshi kantha (embroidered quilt)," said Hosne Ara, a folk artist who sells her works to earn bread and butter for her family.

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