BLRC publication draws Toronto Bengali literati

Four Bengalee authors make their debut with the books: A Akbar Hussain has authored two books - one in Bengali with the title 'Aamar Somoy: Aamar Poth' (My Times: My Thoughts) and another in English with the title 'My Lonely Thoughts'.
23 August 2016, 18:00 PM

EMK Moves presents Isolation

EMK Center hosted EMK Moves, 'Isolation', a dance presentation by four contemporary dancers from Dhaka on August 20 at EMK Center for Public Service and Arts.
21 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Mountain Echoes Literary Festival 2016

It is now that time of the year when the breathtakingly beautiful mountains of Bhutan call to a fusion of art, literature, music and culture.
21 August 2016, 18:00 PM

41st death anniversary of Bangabandhu: Art competition for children

Marking the 41st death anniversary Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, a children's painting competition was held at the hall room of Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin Sangrahashala on August 15.
16 August 2016, 18:00 PM

A festival of stars at Daffodil Int'l University

Celebrities like Shabnam Faria, Sayem Afroz Salek, Wasek, Rokeya Prachy, Fardin Sharukh Subrata, Nafeez Al Amin and Shafayet Mansoor Rana were the judges of the biggest youth event of the university, says a press release.
14 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Seminar and workshop on Gaudiya Nritya at Shilpakala

Gaudiya Nritya, a classical dance of ancient Bengal, has roots in Bangladesh. To uphold this cultural legacy, Music, Dance and Recitation Department of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) arranged a seminar titled “Gaudiya Nritya: Classical Dance of Bengal” along with a dance workshop.
9 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Chhayanaut observes Tagore death anniversary

To observe the 75th death anniversary of Tagore, Chhayanaut organised a cultural evening at its main auditorium on August 6.
7 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Shilpakala's homage to Tagore

Marking the 75th death anniversary of Kabiguru Rabindranath Tagore, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) arranged a programme, featuring discussion, recitation, song renditions, dance recital and a dance-drama “Bhanushingher Padabali”, on August 6 at its National Theatre Hall auditorium.
7 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Traditional Kalu Gazir gaan held in Manikganj

The traditional 'Kalu Gazir gaan' was held recently at Baro-Sarundi area in Manikganj town.
2 August 2016, 18:00 PM

MONSOON CELEBRATIONS IN THE CAPITAL

Come the monsoon and Dhakaiites are treated to an array of cultural programmes by leading organisations. This year Chhayanaut, Shilpakala Academy and Sargam had plenty up their sleeves.
30 July 2016, 18:00 PM

The inimitable Feroza Begum

It's not possible to consider the evolution of Nazrul Sangeet without considering late Feroza Begum's contributions.
27 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Shurer Dhara tours India

Music school Shurer Dhara , spearheaded by leading exponent of Rabindra Sangeet Rezwana Chowdhury Bannya, took a 17-member team of performers on an eight-day tour to Kolkata, Lucknow and New Delhi at the invitation of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).
26 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Aminul Islam Young Artist Award '15

Artist Aminul Islam (1931-2011) was one of the pioneers of the modern art movement in the country. To preserve his memory, his family introduced the Aminul Islam Young Artist award in 2013.
24 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Celebrating melancholia with monsoon melodies

As the monsoon sets in, there is reason to celebrate the season. Poets of the stature Vidyapati, Chandidas, Kalidas, Joydev, Rabindranath...
24 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Timeless works of Nazrul

Shadhona hold 52nd presentation of their monthly programme “Nupur Beje Jaye” at the main auditorium of Bangladesh National Museum, largely featuring the timeless works of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.
23 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Sharmin crowned winner of Banglar Gaan

After six months of stiff competition, Mymensingh's Sharmin has emerged as the winner of Aarang Dairy- Channel i Banglar Gaan. Her victory was based on SMS votes and ratings by viewers and jury.
23 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Award and open studio at Bidyapeeth

Aminul Islam Young Artist Award 2015 will be conferred tomorrow (July 23) at 5:30pm at Gyantapas Abdur Razzaq Bidyapeeth...
21 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Shadhona's “Nupur Beje Jaye” at BNM

To mark the 52nd presentation of their monthly programme “Nupur Beje Jaye”, Shadhona has organised a dance recital celebrating the timeless works of our National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.
21 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Grace and fluidity

Four young students of Kolpotoru, one of Bangladesh's leading dance schools, presented a rather brief, yet captivating Bharatanatyam recital on July 16 at the Chhayanaut auditorium, momentarily liberating the audience from the darkness Dhaka has been victim to for the past few weeks.
17 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh to make strong showing at Locarno

Six critically-acclaimed feature and short films from Bangladesh made by talented young directors will be showcased in the non-competitive section of Locarno Film Festival beginning August 3 in Locarno, Switzerland.
14 July 2016, 18:00 PM