Children from Agami schools present music, art and science projects
20 September 2026
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Entertainment
Sabyasachi Hazra reflects on art, memory and creativity at Gallery Cosmos
20 September 2026
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Entertainment
Day-long art camp celebrates Nazrul’s life and legacy in Mymensingh
18 September 2026
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Theatre & Arts
Kabir-Lalon Bhabsangeet Festival in Barishal today
18 September 2026
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Entertainment
‘Lobongolotika’: Dismantling the frame of the ‘suffering woman’
18 September 2026
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Entertainment
‘Café de Volte’ set for two Friday shows
17 September 2026
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Entertainment
Hritmancha’s ‘Happy Days’ to stage four shows at Dhaka University
17 September 2026
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Dance theatre workshop exploring women’s lived experiences begins tomorrow
16 September 2026
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Theatre & Arts
‘An Apple Tree Inside the Head’ photo exhibition opens in Dhaka
16 September 2026
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Entertainment
Two-day photo exhibition begins today showcasing stories from CHT communities
15 September 2026
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Theatre & Arts
Nri Prangon set to stage ‘Adbhut Bhaskarya’ on Tuesday
The play focuses on the struggle, and hardship women in our society face and how they shift these obstacles to change their fate.
27 November 2023
Kamaluddin Nilu, Bakar Bakul to receive Munier Choudhury and Mohammad Zakaria Memorial Awards
This year, the ‘Munier Choudhury Sammanona Padak’ will be awarded to prominent theatre director and researcher Kamaluddin Nilu, while theatre director Bakar Bakul will receive the ‘Mohammad Zakaria Smriti Padak’.
27 November 2023
Munier Choudhury to come alive on stage
Popular theatrical troupe of the capital, Theatre Angan, is going to stage a play based on eminent Bangladeshi educationist, playwright, and laureate Munier Choudhury’s life, marking his 98th birth anniversary.
26 November 2023
Curator’s ‘antisemitic’ posts lead to cancellation of German Photography Biennial
The Biennale für aktuelle Fotografie, a contemporary photography exhibition based in Germany, has been canceled following accusations of antisemitism related to social media posts by one of the curators. The cities of Mannheim, Ludwigshafen, and Heidelberg in Germany, where the event was scheduled to take place, deemed the content as "antisemitic". The Biennale was originally slated to open in March 2024.
24 November 2023
Nazia Preema's two decades of transformative expression and global impact
Preema has represented Bangladesh on various global stages and platforms, promoting Bangla culture, beliefs, and identity. In October 2023, she visited New York to perform in an immersive live art tour, immersing herself in collaboration with New Yorkers.
23 November 2023
Theaterian’s Death of a Salesman: The tragedy of a common man is still relevant
Theaterian’s first production and 14th show of the famous play brought about the torturous despair of existence and set the stage on fire with eclectic performances throughout its 2:30-hour run-time at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy’s National Theatre Hall on Tuesday.
23 November 2023
Nagorik Natya Sampradaya to honour Aly Zaker’s legacy
In honour of the celebrated actor, thespian, director, and cultural activist Aly Zaker's 79th birth anniversary, Nagorik Natya Sampradaya is going to organize an event, titled "Smritite Smarane Aly Zaker”, at the Bangladesh Mahila Samiti Auditorium on Friday.
22 November 2023
Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage: Still a long way to go?
Recognising the cultural construct of the state, Lubna Marium emphasises that any threat to culture hampers societal progress, national unity, and diversity. To address this, she has spearheaded the establishment of a comprehensive Intangible Cultural Heritage Inventory (ICH) through Shadhona.
21 November 2023
‘Poetrimage’ of birds, women, and poems
At Alliance Francaise de Dhaka (AFD), a gallery brims with the seamless integration of poetry and paintings, each element complementing the other in a harmonious blend. One can easily get lost in the artistic world that Reza Asad Al Huda Anupam has created for his second solo exhibition “Poetrimage”, the opening of which took place at AFD yesterday.
18 November 2023
Prachyanat stages ‘Koinya’ at Mohila Samity after long hiatus
The popular Prachyanat drama “Koinya” is going to be staged on the stage of Bangladesh Mohila Samity in the Bailey Road area, after a long hiatus. The play will be screened tomorrow (November 18) at 7 pm. Murad Khan wrote the drama about the naïveté of the Sylhet-Sunamganj Haor area while it was directed by Azad Abul Kalam.
17 November 2023
Humayun Ahmed and his quiet, subtle humanist stances
There is a great debate on his inclination towards choosing safer routes as a laureate; critics always said he downplayed his capabilities and did not utilize his literary brilliance on social and political instances much; rather, he opted for popular and contemporary content, a discussion popular among critics and fans alike.
13 November 2023
Speaking up for Palestine
Commencing yesterday at 5 pm, cartoonists and young artists from Dhaka gathered at Drik Gallery with cartoons and installation art, protesting the Israeli occupation and expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people.
12 November 2023
Reviving cultural heritage: ‘Maha Janakha’ resurfaces in Bandarban after 15 years
In a remarkable cultural revival, the traditional "Pangkhum" cultural heritage of the Marma community has been brought back to life after a 15-year hiatus with the mesmerising performance of "Maha Janakha." The event took place at the Rening area in the Rajbila Union of Bandarban district, marking a significant moment for the local community.
12 November 2023
A stirring tale in ‘Aagunjatra’
In a tapestry woven with intrigue and human complexity, the play "Aagunjatra" by Indian playwright Mahesh Dattani, adapted and directed by Azad Abul Kalam, is set to command the spotlight at the Examination Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on November 10. Representing the 41st presentation by Prachyanat, this theatrical endeavour delves into the intricate lives of hijras, offering a poignant exploration led by the character Uma.
10 November 2023
Picasso painting sells for $139 million, most valuable art auctioned this year
Pablo Picasso’s 1932 painting “Femme à la montre” sold for more than $139 million on Wednesday at a Sotheby’s New York auction, making it the most valuable work of art sold globally at an auction this year.
9 November 2023
Ranabi: Artist, Activist, Legend
The month-long exhibition commemorates the great artist Rafiqun Nabi’s 80th birthday (November 28), arranged jointly by Gallery Chitrak, Rafiqun Nabi’s 80th birthday celebratory committee 2023 -- at the Bangladesh National Museum and Gallery Chitrak simultaneously.
5 November 2023
Souls intertwined with nature and melody: Zahangir Alom’s solo exhibition underway
The third solo art exhibition by Zahangir Alom, titled "Songs of Soul," was inaugurated yesterday evening at La Galerie of Alliance Française de Dhaka.
4 November 2023
19-day nationwide Jatra festival kicks off
The Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy is spearheading a unique 19-day Jatra festival that spans 42 districts, engaging the general public in a journey of development and celebrating art. The grand cultural festival, titled "Gono Jagoron Jatrapala Utsav 2023", kicked off yesterday (November 2) with an inaugural ceremony at 6 pm at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
3 November 2023
Quarantine: A play of size and shapes
Bengal Shilpalay inaugurated "Quarantine", a solo art exhibition by Mahbubur Rahman, on October 13. The entire gallery has been internally reconfigured to captivate visitors. It features partitions that divide the space for different types of art.
3 November 2023
Rezaul Hoque’s unique approach to art with ‘burning’ technique
Artists often push the boundaries of traditional techniques to convey their emotions, and in the process, they develop new forms or explore unconventional methods to establish a distinct style for themselves. Quite similarly, over the years, artist Rezaul Hoque has developed a novel approach to creating artwork through what he calls a “burning process”.
26 October 2023