Mustafa Monwar’s contribution in fine arts has been unparalleled since decades. Starting from his puppeteering during the Liberation war, his creativity extends to almost all forms of art, including painting, performance, and sculpting. He is a producer, TV and radio programme director, among other things. Currently, he is the Chairman of Bangladesh Shishu Academy, and a professor of the Department of Drawing and Painting at the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka.

World Festival of Poetry and KATHAK, a Bangladesh-based poetry initiative, jointly organised a poetry recital event in Dhaka on August 30, 2019 titled Poetry for Peace. The arrangement of this event was focused on getting poets and poetry lovers together.

Members of Litmosphere, an online book club that provides people a platform to share their viewpoints on books and much more, have launched their official website, in honour of the club’s third founding anniversary in August. Litmosphere is the first ever book club in

Ekushey Padak winning veteran journalist and cultural personality, Kamal Lohani, along with two promising architects -- Farid Uddin Ahmed and Jami Al Shafi, who jointly designed the Martyred Intellectuals Memorial, received the prestigious Shaheed Altaf Mahmud Padak 2019

Bangla Academy organised a programme on the 43rd death anniversary of our National Poet, Kazi Nazrul Islam at the Kobi Shamsur Rahman Seminar Hall. Early in the morning, Bangla Academy placed floral bouquets at his tomb, and later in the evening, the programme commenced.

Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University (JKKNIU) in Mymensingh observed the 43rd death anniversary of our National Poet, Kazi Nazrul Islam, on August 27. The JKKNIU community placed floral wreaths at the portrait of Nazrul at their campus, and organised a discussion on the life and work of the poet.

Unconventional artist Wazuddin Mamun’s solo exhibition is underway at Kala Kendra, Mohammadpur in the capital. Professor Nisar Hossain, renowned artist-critic and Dean of the Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka, talked about the exhibition titled Secretive Works of an Outsider at the inaugural ceremony held on August 24.

Today marks the 43rd death anniversary of our National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, a man who enriched Bangla literature and music with his extraordinary genius. Composer and lyricist of about 4,000 songs, which are known as Nazrul Sangeet, his literary talent is also evident

Prangonemor staged Tagore’s allegorical play Roktokorobi at Mahila Samity recently. This play is the fourth production of the popular troupe, who staged this drama after a year. The play was directed by Nuna Afroz, who also played the role of the protagonist named Nandini.

The poster for the much anticipated film, ‘Rickshaw Girl’ by Amitabh Reza Chowdhury was released yesterday. Already gaining momentum across social media platforms

Gems of Nazrul, an initiative to portray National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam’s musical genius in new light and popularise his spirited songs, will release their ninth music video tonight at 12 am, on the occasion of the poet’s death anniversary on Channel i.

Around ten years back in Giasuddin Selim’s directorial debut Monpura, Chanchal Chowdhury won the hearts of the masses with his brilliant portrayal of Shonai. Following the success of Monpura, Chanchal did not need to look back. The film is highly regarded in the industry, by experts and critiques alike. According to the actor, many people often address him as Shonai to this day, and he believes that is the result of a successful character.

As the raindrops drenched the streets yesterday, poets and artists gathered at Dwip Gallery, Lalmatia to discuss art and poetry.

PSA International Print Photography Exhibition 2019, which opened on August 23 at Gallery 2 of the National Art Gallery, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), concluded yesterday. Phoenix Photographic Society (PPS) and Photographic Society of America (PSA) jointly organised the exhibition, which was the first PSA International Print Photography Exhibition in Bangladesh.

A discussion, in remembrance of noted novelist Rizia Rahman, was held in Mymensingh recently.

Afzal Hossain, an eminent actor and director, has worked with a number of female artistes from different generations, in the span of his illustrious career.

Promising author Nafee Muhammad Anam discovered his interest in reading from a young age. He spent most of his time reading mystery, horror and thriller stories as well as fairytales, for the better part of his high school days.

The shooting of Gangchil was met with tragedy when film stars Ferdous and Purnima were faced with a motorcycle accident last year.

Renowned Bangladeshi dance school Nritya Nandan recently organised a three-day long Odishi dance workshop at the Daily Star-Bengal Arts Precinct at The Daily Star Centre in Dhaka. Kolkata-based Odishi dancer Shashwati Garai Ghosh conducted the workshop, where around 50 Bangladeshi students participated.

Bonna Mirza is currently working on a new film titled Ghor Gerosti, directed by Ranim.