‘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

Cultural sector 'neglected' once again in government's proposed budget: Sammiloto Sangskritik Jote

Sammilito Sangskritik Jote has organised a protest rally at the central Shaheed Minar premises today at 5 pm to protest against the government's proposed budget for the cultural sector this year. 
3 June 2023, 05:38 AM

Asaduzzaman Noor takes centre stage in 'Remand' at BSA today 

Eminent actor and Member of Parliament, Asaduzzaman Noor will be seen in the play "Remand" today. Theatre troupe Hridmoncho will stage its production "Remand" at the Experimental Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) today at 7pm. 
3 June 2023, 05:18 AM

Prachyanat to stage ‘A Mother in Mannville’ tomorrow

Marjorie Kinnan’s “A Mother in Mannville” revolves around the theme of love, sacrifice and society.
2 June 2023, 07:45 AM

Cartoonist Shikha no more

The artist passed away while undergoing treatment at Ahsania Mission Cancer and General Hospital.
31 May 2023, 05:59 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

‘Antorjatra’ stuns audiences with powerful monodrama 'Hidimba'

Theatre troupe Antorjatra mesmerized the audience with the performance of their latest monodrama, "Hidimba”, at the Studio Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy yesterday. Written by Rubayet Ahmed and directed by Habib Masud, this captivating play delves into the fascinating story of Hidimba, a rakshasi character from the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata.
28 May 2023, 09:43 AM

25th National Art Exhibition underway at BSA today

The 25th National Art Exhibition will commence today at the National Art Gallery of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA). The event will feature 301 artworks by 261 artists. Moreover, Information and Broadcasting minister Hasan Mahmud will be present as the chief guest at the programme.
28 May 2023, 03:00 AM

Dhaka DocLab, British Council collaborate to screen climate documentaries tomorrow 

Dhaka DocLab and the British Council are collaborating together to showcase a collection of four climate documentaries titled “Short Films on Water.” Taking place tomorrow, from 5 pm onwards at the British Council premises, this screening aims to shed light on the adverse consequences of climate change. 
26 May 2023, 10:02 AM

TV channels to celebrate Kazi Nazrul Islam’s 124th birth anniversary

Television channels including Bangladesh Television (BTV), Channel i, and Maasranga Tv, amongst others, have prepared a multitude of special shows and programmes to celebrate Kazi Nazrul Islam's birth anniversary.
25 May 2023, 03:00 AM

Canada's Group of Seven: A legacy of art

Today, we embark on an exploration of a group of Canadian artists who left a lasting mark on the country’s artistic landscape.
23 May 2023, 10:56 AM

‘In the Forest of the Night’: Sundarban’s beauty reinterpreted

Jasmin’s fascinating art work in this exhibition displays the rich colours of the flora of the lush mangrove forest of the Sundarbans, located in the Bay of Bengal.
23 May 2023, 10:02 AM

Prachyanat’s ‘Khwabnama’ to be staged tomorrow

The play is an adaptation from the famous novel of the same name, authored by the eminent novelist Akhteruzzaman Elias. The plot is a comprehensive narrative of the lives of people during the partition in 1947. Through this story, the novelist has brought out the life and reality of the time with a skillful hand.
22 May 2023, 10:37 AM

Laila Sharmeen’s ‘Golden Bengal’: A thoughtful, artistic tribute to nature

Laila Sharmeen’s 12th solo painting exhibition, “Golden Bengal,” has begun at the La Galerie of Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD). The exhibition’s opening ceremony took place on Saturday, May 20, and was graced by the presence of Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury MP, Speaker of Bangladesh Parliament as the chief guest.
22 May 2023, 03:00 AM

Rubama and her world of prosthetics

The makeup of the Nuhash Humayun directorial horror web series “Pett Kata Shaw" was widely appreciated, especially for its unique approach and smooth finishing. The magician behind the prosthetic makeup of this series was Rubama Fairuzz. She also did the makeup for some of the well-known series like "Refugee" and "Punormojonmo."
21 May 2023, 11:28 AM

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, 15:00 PM

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, 09:29 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