Art Exhibition / ‘In Search of Peace’: A spark of artistic serenity
Galerie Zoom at Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) inaugurated a solo art exhibition by Sadrul Rafi titled “In Search of Peace” on October 17, 2025. The event was graced by Ekushey Padak–winning artist Professor Shahjahan Ahmed Bikash, who praised Rafi’s artistic finesse and the depth of his imagination.
22 October 2025, 05:34 AM
‘Waves and Ripples’: A discovery of the uniqueness in lesser-known artists
Akangkha as a collective debut through 'Waves and Ripples', a group art exhibition curated by scholar and writer Kashfia Arif, featuring 12 artists and their 24 paintings currently adorning the walls of Safiuddin Shilpalay.
19 October 2025, 11:22 AM
‘Her and the City’: the beauty of Dhaka through women’s eyes
“Her and the City” is an initiative of Easel, an organisation founded by three women from diverse backgrounds and different religions who share a passion for art.
9 October 2025, 12:25 PM
‘A Meditation on Peace’: a sensory delight through artistic hypnotism
On 3rd October “A Meditation on Peace”, second solo exhibition by Farhana Afroz Bappy, curated by Shehzad Chowdhury was inaugurated at Dwip Gallery, Lalmatia in the presence of Art. Luva Nahid Chowdhury, Director General of Bengal Foundation as the chief guest.
7 October 2025, 04:00 AM
Art Exhibition / ‘Troyee’: Artistic celebration of women, by women
On a hot and humid evening of September 5, 2025, Gallery Chitrak inaugurated “Troyee”, a group art exhibition featuring three talented artists – Shahnaz Begum Shahin, Miratul Fatima Raka, and Shahin Sobhana Suravi. The trio, close friends and alumni of three different departments at the Institute of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka, came together to present this collective showcase.
8 September 2025, 07:26 AM
Art Exhibition / The overlooked beauty of Dhaka in ‘Metropolitan: Beauty in Chaos’
Bhumi Gallery in Lalmatia inaugurated “Metropolitan: Beauty in Chaos” on August 29, 2025. This duet painting exhibition by architect and artist MM Maksud Biplob and artist Al-Akhir Sarker was arranged by Shilpangan, featuring our overpopulated yet beloved Dhaka city.
2 September 2025, 11:12 AM
Art Exhibition / ‘Hawabibi In this City’: A cry against patriarchal toxicity
“Hawabibi In this City”, a solo exhibition by artist Shaily Shrabonti, was officially inaugurated at La Galerie of Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) during the warm evening of last Monday (August 25). Shaily is a Dhaka-based visual artist who holds a BFA and MFA in Oriental Art from the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka. Her art reflects the struggles, resilience, and success of women in patriarchal societies.
30 August 2025, 05:25 AM
Exhibition / ‘Shotoborshe Sultan’: Witness Nasir Ali Mamun’s homage to Bengal’s greatest
Bengal Shilpalay inaugurated “Shotoborshe Sultan” yesterday, a solo photography exhibition by Nasir Ali Mamun, held as a tribute to legendary Bangladeshi artist SM Sultan on his birth centenary.
23 August 2025, 11:17 AM
‘9+ONE: Interdimensional Journeys’: a spiritual journey in guise of art
Edge Gallery at Bay’s Edgewater is adorned with beautiful art pieces carrying the versatility of the young artists of our country.
17 June 2023, 10:11 AM
‘Rustom Palowan’: Rashad Imam Tanmoy introduces a local hero to look up to
Rashad Imam Tonmoy is a passionate illustrator who made his debut as a children’s story writer through “Rustom Palowan”.
17 June 2023, 04:55 AM
‘The Journey Within’: Hasan Kobir creates a portal through art
Artist Hasan Kobir is an emerging artist and the exhibition contains 33 of his paintings, most of which are conjured with an enriched vocabulary of ancient art.
10 June 2023, 10:33 AM
‘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, 10:42 AM
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, 12:32 PM
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, 11:37 AM
‘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, 04:30 AM
‘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, 10:27 AM
A jazzy afternoon with David Spencer
One after another harmony of instruments left the small hall all lively and joyful. The sound of the majestic trumpet along with a quirky piano and tagging along the guitar and drums brought upon an elegant and charming environment
12 May 2023, 12:31 PM
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, 08:19 AM
‘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, 12:04 PM
‘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, 11:40 AM
A conversation of ‘Self-Love’ with Nazia Andaleeb Preema
Her passion for dynamic techniques has resulted in her doing 25 solo expositions in Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, China, Thailand, Japan, USA, UK, Turkey, Morocco, and Uzbekistan.
25 April 2023, 09:59 AM
Remembering Faraaz through Proshanta Karmakar’s Art
Slated to run till April 19, 2023, the exhibition also has abstract paintings in bright colors and letters inspired from love and compassion that is extended towards Faraaz Ayaaz Hossain, by the people he has left behind.
15 April 2023, 10:15 AM
Demon Slayer returns with season 3
After waiting for what felt like forever, “Demon Slayer” (Kimetsu no Yaiba) returned with its third and latest season, ‘The Swordsmith Village Arc’.
10 April 2023, 14:25 PM
‘Atlas of Dissent’: The venom of colonisation
The extensive oppression of British colonisation in the Indian subcontinent has broken the backbone and the spirit of the people in the region, for almost two hundred years. The effects of this era can still be witnessed today.
7 April 2023, 09:59 AM
‘US Women’: An artistic tribute to the spirit of women
March is celebrated around the world as the month of women, with the 8th being International Women’s Day. To honour and commemorate the revolution of women in society, the EMK Center in Dhaka observes ‘Women’s History Month’ through visual art exhibitions every year, titled “US Women”.
24 March 2023, 13:17 PM
‘The Fearless Call-II’: Remembering Bangabandhu
The inauguration of “The Fearless Call-II” took place at Russel Square, Dhanmondi 32, on March 17 at 10am—the birthday of the father of the nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
17 March 2023, 13:36 PM
‘DOTS': Exploring tiny artworks
Back in 16th century, small portraits were made using vellum, copper, ivory etc. The portraits were part of illuminators that held a manuscript and a medal.
16 March 2023, 05:17 AM
‘Nutrition Stories- Collaborative Responsibility for Change’: In the wake of natural disasters
On March 2, Kala Kendra inaugurated “Nutrition Stories: Collaborative Responsibility for Change”.
10 March 2023, 14:02 PM