Japan Festival returns to Dhaka after 7 years
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Children from Agami schools present music, art and science projects
20 September 2026
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Sabyasachi Hazra reflects on art, memory and creativity at Gallery Cosmos
20 September 2026
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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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‘Lobongolotika’: Dismantling the frame of the ‘suffering woman’
18 September 2026
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‘Café de Volte’ set for two Friday shows
17 September 2026
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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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Nagorik Natya Sampradaya returns with ‘Ontore Bahire Chitrangada’ after 3 years
Nagorik Natya Sampradaya is all set to stage their new play “Ontore Bahire Chitrangada” is based on Rabindranath Tagore's “Chitrangada”, today at 7 pm at the Nilima Ibrahim Auditorium of Bangladesh Mahila Samity in Dhaka.
9 June 2023
What’s happening in Dhaka today?
After a few weeks of facing scorching heat, a soothing rain has graced the capital city today. Along with the rainy breeze, the capital seems have taken a festive mood with multiple cultural activates to taking place around the city today.
9 June 2023
Ten-day film festival kicks off at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy
In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the film society movement in Bangladesh and the 50th anniversary of the Federation of Film Societies of Bangladesh, an exciting event called the 'Film Festival 2023 by Film Society Members' is set to captivate audiences.
9 June 2023
Bangladesh Police theatre to stage 'Achalayotoner Apshori’
Bangladesh Police theatre will stage the first production of the play, “Achalayotoner Apshori” on Thursday at the main auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in Dhaka.
6 June 2023
‘Manyfestation’: A rustic drama of dynamic forms
Sarkar Nahid Niazi is a freelance artist who completed her education in drawing and painting from the Institute of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka.
3 June 2023
Cultural sector 'neglected' once again in government's proposed budget: Sammiloto Sangskritik Jote
Sammilito Sangskritik Jote has organised a protest rally at the central Shaheed Minar premises today at 5 pm to protest against the government's proposed budget for the cultural sector this year.
3 June 2023
Asaduzzaman Noor takes centre stage in 'Remand' at BSA today
Eminent actor and Member of Parliament, Asaduzzaman Noor will be seen in the play "Remand" today. Theatre troupe Hridmoncho will stage its production "Remand" at the Experimental Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) today at 7pm.
3 June 2023
Prachyanat to stage ‘A Mother in Mannville’ tomorrow
Marjorie Kinnan’s “A Mother in Mannville” revolves around the theme of love, sacrifice and society.
2 June 2023
Cartoonist Shikha no more
The artist passed away while undergoing treatment at Ahsania Mission Cancer and General Hospital.
31 May 2023
Celebrating the best of art
The inauguration of the 25th National Art Exhibition took place at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on May 28.
29 May 2023
Contemporary Art Exhibition: an America-Bangladesh collaboration
The exhibiting artworks at Roy G Biv, were done by the artists along with the Shishu Polli Plus kids together at the shelter.
28 May 2023
‘Antorjatra’ stuns audiences with powerful monodrama 'Hidimba'
Theatre troupe Antorjatra mesmerized the audience with the performance of their latest monodrama, "Hidimba”, at the Studio Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy yesterday. Written by Rubayet Ahmed and directed by Habib Masud, this captivating play delves into the fascinating story of Hidimba, a rakshasi character from the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata.
28 May 2023
25th National Art Exhibition underway at BSA today
The 25th National Art Exhibition will commence today at the National Art Gallery of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA). The event will feature 301 artworks by 261 artists. Moreover, Information and Broadcasting minister Hasan Mahmud will be present as the chief guest at the programme.
28 May 2023
Dhaka DocLab, British Council collaborate to screen climate documentaries tomorrow
Dhaka DocLab and the British Council are collaborating together to showcase a collection of four climate documentaries titled “Short Films on Water.” Taking place tomorrow, from 5 pm onwards at the British Council premises, this screening aims to shed light on the adverse consequences of climate change.
26 May 2023
TV channels to celebrate Kazi Nazrul Islam’s 124th birth anniversary
Television channels including Bangladesh Television (BTV), Channel i, and Maasranga Tv, amongst others, have prepared a multitude of special shows and programmes to celebrate Kazi Nazrul Islam's birth anniversary.
25 May 2023
Canada's Group of Seven: A legacy of art
Today, we embark on an exploration of a group of Canadian artists who left a lasting mark on the country’s artistic landscape.
23 May 2023
‘In the Forest of the Night’: Sundarban’s beauty reinterpreted
Jasmin’s fascinating art work in this exhibition displays the rich colours of the flora of the lush mangrove forest of the Sundarbans, located in the Bay of Bengal.
23 May 2023
Prachyanat’s ‘Khwabnama’ to be staged tomorrow
The play is an adaptation from the famous novel of the same name, authored by the eminent novelist Akhteruzzaman Elias. The plot is a comprehensive narrative of the lives of people during the partition in 1947. Through this story, the novelist has brought out the life and reality of the time with a skillful hand.
22 May 2023
Laila Sharmeen’s ‘Golden Bengal’: A thoughtful, artistic tribute to nature
Laila Sharmeen’s 12th solo painting exhibition, “Golden Bengal,” has begun at the La Galerie of Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD). The exhibition’s opening ceremony took place on Saturday, May 20, and was graced by the presence of Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury MP, Speaker of Bangladesh Parliament as the chief guest.
22 May 2023
Rubama and her world of prosthetics
The makeup of the Nuhash Humayun directorial horror web series “Pett Kata Shaw" was widely appreciated, especially for its unique approach and smooth finishing. The magician behind the prosthetic makeup of this series was Rubama Fairuzz. She also did the makeup for some of the well-known series like "Refugee" and "Punormojonmo."
21 May 2023