Children from Agami schools present music, art and science projects
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20 September 2026 Entertainment
Sabyasachi Hazra reflects on art, memory and creativity at Gallery Cosmos
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20 September 2026 Entertainment
Kabir-Lalon Bhabsangeet Festival in Barishal today
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18 September 2026 Entertainment
‘Café de Volte’ set for two Friday shows
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17 September 2026 Entertainment
Hritmancha’s ‘Happy Days’ to stage four shows at Dhaka University
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17 September 2026 Entertainment
Dance theatre workshop exploring women’s lived experiences begins tomorrow
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16 September 2026 Theatre & Arts
‘An Apple Tree Inside the Head’ photo exhibition opens in Dhaka
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16 September 2026 Entertainment
Two-day photo exhibition begins today showcasing stories from CHT communities
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15 September 2026 Theatre & Arts

Drop by ‘Phultokka’, a chill, open-for-all exhibition

Raka, along with her team, took this initiative to inspire young talents, and as a growing organisation, they have also received warm reception from celebrities as well. Artistes like, FS Nayeem, Sunerah Binte Kamal, Aisha Khan and Russell Rahman also posted videos on the event, and invited people to come and experience the event.
25 October 2023

“Peace Film Festival 2023” to begin on October 28

“Peace Film Festival 2023” has been organised to encourage an integrated and peaceful Bangladesh with the participation of creative young filmmakers. This two-day-long festival will be held on October 28 and 29 at the Bangladesh Film Archive in the Agargaon area.
25 October 2023

12th Annual Ganga Jamuna Cultural Fest concludes on a grand note

In an interview with the Daily Star, eminent cultural icon and convener of the Festival Committee, Ghulam Kuddus, mentioned, "Despite severe weather conditions, traffic congestion, and other issues, we received a positive response from the audience. Although our audience numbers were lower this year, those who attended thoroughly enjoyed the performances."
17 October 2023

Afsana Mimi to return to theatre stage

Afsana Mimi started her acting career with the theatre troupe Nagorik Natya Sampradaya. Now, after a long break, the 90s famous actress is returning to the theatre stage once more.
16 October 2023

Bangladeshi photographer honoured with Leica Oskar Barnack Award

Leica Oskar Barnack Awards have been celebrated since the 1980s. The festive event features photographs from around the globe which also get exhibited on the first day exhibition of the programme.
15 October 2023

Vibrant Bangladeshi art takes center-stage at Aloki

The inaugural event of Platforms, a programme dedicated to celebrating and promoting the vibrant art scene of Bangladesh, was held on October 13, at Aloki. Platforms is essentially an online art gallery, that launched its official website on September 25.
14 October 2023

Artist Mahbubur Rahman’s exhibition ‘Quarantine’ begins today

The opening ceremony of the exhibition comprising multi-dimensional artworks of artist Mahbubur Rahman will be held today at 5 pm. The exhibit titled, “Quarantine”, has been organised at the Kamrul Hasan Exhibition (level 1) of Bengal Shilpalay in Dhanmondi.
12 October 2023

Inside Shayema Rahim’s canvas: Discussing abstract art, legendary lineage

Novera Ahmed is known to me as ‘Rani khala’, and I hold her in tremendous respect as my aunt. She was a trailblazer, unafraid to pursue her dreams regardless of societal expectations. As an artist, I do feel the weight of comparison, but she exists on a different plane.
12 October 2023

Ganga Jamuna theatre festival going strong

Ganga Jamuna Cultural and Theatre Festival tantalises the audience with a plethora of performances, dance recitals, and art. A massive crowd has greeted the festival every day up till now, and The twelve-day-long festival will still continue for six more days.
11 October 2023

The journey of street art in Bangladesh

Street art's journey is a global phenomenon that has transformed from its roots as an act of vandalism into a respected and influential art movement. In Bangladesh, this evolution has taken various forms, reflecting the changing socio-political landscape and the artistic expressions of its people.
10 October 2023

BSA organises 2-day tribute on SM Sultan's death anniversary

A total of forty paintings by world-renowned artists are being displayed at the National Art Gallery. Additionally, paintings by various artists from the country have also been included in the exhibition. The exhibition will run from October 9 to 17.
10 October 2023

Ganga Jamuna cultural festival kicks off with splendour and zeal

One of the country's largest cultural initiatives, the Ganga-Jamuna Theatre and Cultural Festival, commenced with grandeur at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on Friday.
7 October 2023

Poet Asad Chowdhury no more

Noted poet Asad Chowdhury died today in Toronto, Canada. He was 80 years old.
5 October 2023

Country’s largest theatre festival to kick off on October 6

Organised by Ganga Jamuna Shangskritik Porshod, the event will take place at the National Theatre Hall, Experimental Theatre Hall and Studio Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), and Dr Nilima Ibrahim Auditorium of Mohila Samity.
4 October 2023

Ramendu Majumdar condemns assault on poet Radhapada Roy and calls for swift justice

Peot Radhapada Roy, hailing from Kurigram, was attacked by two villagers last Saturday. Expressing his grief and thoughts on this case, renowned cultural persona Ramendu Majumdar shared a few words with The Daily Star
3 October 2023

Morshed Mishu becomes environmental saviour with 'Khale Hobe' 

Cartoonist Morshed Mishu initiated awareness by organising a two-day cleaning event called “Khale Hobe” for the canal of Mohamadia Housing Limited, Mohammadpur (Road 1- 4).
3 October 2023

Ganga Jamuna cultural festival to kick off on Friday

The Ganga-Jamuna Theatre and Cultural Festival, one of the major theatre festivals of the country, will commence at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on Friday (October 6). 
2 October 2023

DU’s Central Annual Drama Festival to kick off with 15 riveting plays

This year's drama festival promises an exhilarating roster of 15 plays authored by luminaries in Bengali literature, including works by Rabindranath Tagore, Bankim Chattopadhyay, Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay, Ahmod Sofa, Selim Al Deen, Munier Choudhury, and Syed Shamsul Haque.
2 October 2023

Caravaggio: Light, shadows and scandals

It was an era where the greatest paintings served as sublime examples of ideal beauty, linear perspective, and balanced compositions, emphasising the artists' talents while fulfilling the desires of their patrons. However, breaking away from the dominant tradition of painting of the time, Caravaggio made a divine entrance onto the scene with his masterpiece, "The Calling of Saint Matthew".
1 October 2023

BSA arranges 12-day puppet show in 120 locations

Thus, to engage and inspire people from all walks of lives in Bangladesh, BSA took this initiative in 120 locations across the country through the presentations of 30 puppetry troupes nationwide. The festival will run until October 10.
29 September 2023