Coding for Kids: 400 children join programming session
It is a common perception that coding or computer programming is not for everyone and that it requires sound knowledge of
16 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Oh life, let us be true again to art
There is a famous quote by Picasso: “Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.” While not completely agreeing with the legendary painter, I would rather say inspiration exists, but you have to seek it travelling.
18 November 2016, 18:00 PM
"We must tell our story to the rest of the world"
Nawshin Khair is a charismatic creative designer, cultural connector, social entrepreneur and activist whose heart remains with
22 July 2016, 18:00 PM
What real estate has to offer
Next Step caught up with Sadat Hossain Salim, a prominent figure in the country's real estate arena and advisor to Rupayan Group, to talk about the real estate market and its career scope.
30 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Making a Difference in Women's Higher Education
Passang Dema is the first woman in her family to attend university. Her financially struggling family members were more than happy when she was accepted...
15 June 2016, 18:00 PM
LIFE, LIGHT & CHAOS at AFD
“Life, Light & Chaos”, the first solo photography exhibition by promising photographer Joy K Roy Chowdhury is currently on at La Galerie and Galerie Zoom of Alliance Française de Dhaka.
29 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Films are larger than life
Entering the film arena as an assistant director, Shahed Ali has doubled up as an actor. A theatre actor associated
4 May 2016, 18:00 PM
“I always try to spread the words of Nazrul”
Eminent Nazrul exponent Ferdous Ara is driven by the passion to uphold and spread the words of Kazi Nazrul Islam across the
2 May 2016, 18:00 PM
“Goray Golod” enchants audience at BSA
On the opening evening of Syed Badruddin Hossain Smirit Natyotsab, a big audience enjoyed two popular theatre productions—“Goray Golod” and “Dewan Gazir Kissa”.
8 April 2016, 18:00 PM
'A Different Romeo and Juliet' premiered
For the first time in the theatre scene in Dhaka, the audience got to watch an incredible production by differently-abled people on March 29 at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).
29 March 2016, 18:00 PM
"We do plays out of pure passion"
Stepping into the theatre arena as a teenager, Kazi Chapal has now carved a name as a promising theatre director. Though he started out as an actor, Chapal later found his passion in direction with entertaining plays like “Paicho Chor er Kichchha” and “Scheme” to his credit. In a recent chat with Arts & Entertainment, Chapal talked about his journey and more. Excerpts:
21 March 2016, 18:00 PM
BRSS holds Rabindra Sangeet Festival
Bangladesh Rabindra Sangeet Shilpi Sangstha (BRSS) held a two-day Rabindra Sangeet Festival at Nandan Mancha of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on March 11-12.
12 March 2016, 18:00 PM
Inspiration for Bangladesh designers
With a vision to inspire and recognise the designers of Bangladesh, Paper Studio held a design contest with the title “Conqueror Corporate Identity Design Contest-2015”.
10 March 2016, 18:00 PM
“The world is beautiful when there's gender equality”
Rokeya Prachi, a popular face on and off the television, is an activist who works for the rights of women. Arts & Entertainment recently caught up with her for opinion on Int'l Women's Day, and the position of women in Bangladesh. Excerpts:
7 March 2016, 18:00 PM
Bhanga Gora Natyotshab opens with “Sonai Madhab”
After four and half long years, theatre has returned to its abode -- the historical Mahila Samiti Auditorium in the capital's Baily Road. The place is abuzz with theatre activists and audiences alike as Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation (BGTF) is holding a month-long theatre festival at Dr. Nilima Ibrahim Auditorium.
29 February 2016, 18:00 PM
Shutter Stories: Tales in Pixels
In photography there is a reality so subtle that it becomes more real than reality.
24 February 2016, 18:00 PM
“Grateful to the government for this award”
Amanul Huq began his career as a dancer in 1959 under the guidance of Ghonoshyam Anjariya in Karachi, Pakistan. A prominent name in
20 February 2016, 18:00 PM
Yearlong programmes marking Abdul Karim's birth centenary
Marking the birth centenary of Baul Shah Abdul Karim, a yearlong celebration began across the country on February 16. The inauguration ceremony of the programme took place at Nandan Mancha of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on Karim's birth anniversary, the first Tuesday of Bangla month Falgun.
17 February 2016, 18:00 PM
“Love is like an eternal Spring” ...Kumar Bishwajit
Noted singer Kumar Bishwajit's latest album “Sharangshe Tumi” hit the music market on Thursday ahead of
12 February 2016, 18:00 PM
Beauty from another dimension
The fine line between a photograph and a painting are quite invisible in Arif Ahmed's paintings of celestial bodies. His science-inspired
25 January 2016, 18:00 PM