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

Theatrewala Repertory to stage ‘Najuk Manusher Shonglap’

“Najuk Manusher Shonglap” revolves around the encounters of a wise old man and a misguided youth, highlighting a philosophical conversation about the truths of life. The narrative of the play is taken from Shahaduz Zaman’s book “Mamlar Shakhi Moyna Pakhi”.
19 May 2023

Laila Sharmeen’s ‘Golden Bengal’ kicks-off at AFD tomorrow

Laila Sharmeen’s 12th solo art exhibition, “Golden Bengal” will kick-off at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka tomorrow, May 20.
19 May 2023

‘PoroCity’- Exploring Dhaka’s urbanism through architecture

The installation in the Kala Kendra premises invites the general mass to the venue and creates a welcoming place, connected with the urban spaces.
17 May 2023

'The Time Traveller's Wife' musical opening in London

A musical based on hit novel “The Time Traveller's Wife” is coming to London’s West End this autumn in a new theatrical adaptation featuring music and lyrics by Grammy Award winners Dave Stewart and Joss Stone.
16 May 2023

‘Introspection’: Rumana Rahman’s paintings evoke nostalgia

The most prominent characteristic of her artistry is that the subjects she chose appear as if they were from a dream world.
16 May 2023

'Love Letters': Companionship and melancholy etched between the lines

What happens when two unlikely individuals forge a bond so strong that it stands the test of time; when two hearts, despite the distance between them, carefully nurture their shared connection—all through penning their thoughts in letters?
14 May 2023

‘Bornomala’: A visual lesson on Bengali language

There are numerous indigenous languages at the risk of becoming extinct. ‘“Bornomala” was conceived with the aim to preserve all these languages and capture their beauty in the form of art. 
13 May 2023

Remembering Syed Badruddin Hossain: Theatre festival underway

On May 12, well known theatre troupe, Padatik Natya Sangsad kicked-off a week-long theatre festival, "Syed Badruddin Hossain Smrity Natyautsab o Smarak Sammanona 2022-23" at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).
13 May 2023

A guide to Gallery ‘Para’

Another chunk of the city that contains more food for our soul –Lalmatia, otherwise known as the Gallery Para. There are six galleries, not all of which are widely known to the common mass. Let us dive deeper into it.
12 May 2023

4 theatre troupes demand answers from Group Theatre Federation

The letter was sent to Liaquat Ali Lucky, Chairman, Group Theatre Federation, earlier on April 13, which has been revealed today to the media.
10 May 2023

‘Feelings of Peace’: Artist Sardar Samsul Islam’s last wish

The inauguration of “Feelings of Peace”—a solo art exhibition by the late Sardar Samsul Islam, took place at Gallery Chitrak in Dhanmondi on May 6, 2023. The ceremony was graced by the presence of veteran artist and cartoonist Rafiqun Nabi as the chief guest, and artist Shaheed Kabir as the special guest.
9 May 2023

An inadvertent encounter with Buddha

Treasuring the tranquility, philosophy, and beliefs of Buddha, the exhibition titled "From Suffering to Liberation: Buddha of Bengal" radiated a sense of ease presented in style.
9 May 2023

Aloptogin Tushar’s solo exhibition underway at Galleri Kaya

Described as a devoted painter and artist by his peers, Tushar has created many paintings and drawings in various mediums in the span of his career.
6 May 2023

Ramendu, Ferdousi to perform ‘Love Letters’ tonight

Speaking to The Daily Star, Ramendu shared that the play has been translated into many different languages. A lot of stories are told in the letters, including the story of a couple reminiscing their past.
5 May 2023

AFD brings special exhibition during Buddha Purnima

On Wednesday, Alliance Française de Dhaka held the opening ceremony for their latest group art exhibition. Titled “From Suffering to Liberation: Buddha of Bengal”, the event was inaugurated at La Galerie around 5:00 pm, on May 3.
4 May 2023

41st Jatiya Rabindra Sangeet Sammelan kicks-off tomorrow

The 41st Jatiya Rabindra Sangeet Sammelan is all set to start this Thursday. This year’s theme is 'Tumi Nobo Nobo Rup a Asho Prane'.
3 May 2023

‘Prachya and Dualmonism’ –Tamima Sultana interprets Selim Al Deen’s play

The interior of Kala Kendra holds Tamima’s surreal artworks. Being asked about ‘dualmonism’, Tamima said that it is the art philosophy of Salim Al Deen where an idea or a concept can be expressed through several art forms; just like Dhaka Theater actors performed “Prachya” brilliantly, she attempted to depict the play through her paintings.
2 May 2023

Student eats banana artwork at Seoul museum

According to the BBC report, the artwork created by Maurizio Cattelan is called 'Comedian'. The artwork featured a ripe banana duct-taped to the wall.
1 May 2023

Bangladeshi photographer awarded prestigious Alexia Grant

On April 19, the names of the grant recipients were announced.
1 May 2023

The musings of sway

29 April marks “International Dance Day”, initiated in 1982 by the Dance Committee of ITI (International Theatre Institute) celebrating the birth anniversary of Jean-George Noverre, (1727-1810 the creator of modern ballet). The day is celebrated with high spirits in the dance community to make people aware of the value and importance of the dance.
29 April 2023