Submit your play to ‘Aly Zaker Shorone Notuner Utshab 2022’

Celebrating an illustrious journey of 49 years, Nagorik Natya Sampradaya is hosting the second instalment of their “Notuner Utshab”. The festival had commenced in 2019, showcasing 5 news plays from rising theatre troupes around the country.
14 February 2022, 18:00 PM

The magicians behind TSC’s glow-up

Remember Shirin Alter Shela’s stunning attire in the final round of the Miss Universe pageant in Georgia?
12 February 2022, 18:00 PM

‘Bored' security guard draws eyes on $1m Russian painting

A security guard’s ‘boredom’ on his first day at the office turned costly for a Russian art gallery after he allegedly drew eyes on a faceless figure painting worth $1 million. 
10 February 2022, 14:20 PM

Magic through the eyes of P C Saha

Prokash Chandro Saha, also known as P C Saha, is a prominent magician. His father, R P Saha, was a reputed illusionist who founded Jonaki Jadu Chakra in 1974. It is one of the oldest magic troupes licensed by the Bangladeshi government. PC Saha now runs the troupe.
4 February 2022, 18:00 PM

‘When speech is trifled, art speaks’

A two-month-long exhibition, organised by Bangladeshi artist, researcher, and curator Dipa Mahbuba Yasmin will be held at Birmingham’s capital of culture, the Midlands Arts Center - also known as MAC, from February 5 to April 4.
4 February 2022, 18:00 PM

Aranyak Natyadal celebrates 50th anniversary

Theatre troupe Aranyak Natyadal celebrated its 50th anniversary yesterday. Noted thespian Mamunur Rashid, along with other noted theatre artistes, founded the troupe right after Bangladesh’s liberation.
1 February 2022, 18:00 PM

Padatik awards two cultural personalities on 44th anniversary

Padatik Natya Shanshad, one of the most celebrated theatre troupes to associate with Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation and Sammilita Sangskritik Jote, celebrated their 44th founding anniversary yesterday.
21 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Padatik celebrates 44th anniversary, to award two cultural personalities

Celebrating their 45th founding anniversary, Padatik Natya Shanshad is one of the most celebrated theatre troupes to associate with Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation and Sammilita Sangskritik Jote.
21 January 2022, 08:52 AM

National Dance Festival underway

The National Dance Festival, organised by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), commenced today with the theme, “Dance against Corona”. The performances highlighted the spirit of 50 years of Bangladesh’s independence and the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
20 January 2022, 17:35 PM

Narayan Debnath, creator of Nonte Fonte, no more

Eminent Indian cartoonist Narayan Debnath, creator of "Nonte Fonte" and "Bantul the Great", passed away in Kolkata on Tuesday (January 18) morning. He was 97 years old at the time of passing.
18 January 2022, 08:01 AM

The demise of a cultural pillar

Padma Vibhushan awardee and legendary Kathak exponent Pandit Birju Maharaj passed away yesterday, after suffering from a massive heart attack. He was 83 years old.
17 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Solo exhibition ‘Onneshon’ underway at EMK centre

Artiste Suborna Morsheada’s solo exhibition “Onneshon” is underway at Capital’s EMK Centre.
17 January 2022, 13:05 PM

Kathak maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj no more

Kathak legend and Padma Vibhushan awardee Pandit Birju Mahaharaj died at his home in Delhi late Sunday, after suffering from a massive heart attack.
17 January 2022, 04:38 AM

‘Epic 1971’ commences at Galleri Kaya

Celebrating 50 years of the independence of Bangladesh, Gallery Kaya unveiled its much-anticipated art exhibition ‘Epic 1971’ on January 14.
15 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Two documentaries based on Sahid Rahman’s ‘Mohamanober Deshe’ premiere at BSA

The programme titled, ‘Bangabandhu Shongrami Rajnitir Kobi’ was held at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), on January 8, featuring three documentaries based on Sahid Rahman’s “Mohamanober Deshe”.
9 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Artist Mahmudul Haque on life support

Renowned artist Professor Mahmudul Haque has been put on life support.
9 January 2022, 06:31 AM

Elocutionist Hasan Arif suffers from heart attack in ICU

Eminent elocutionist and General Secretary of Sammilito Sangskritike Jote, Hasan Arif had been hospitalised at a private hospital at the capital a day after he was diagnosed with Covid-19 on December 2, 2021.
8 January 2022, 09:23 AM

Masum Reza’s ‘Jolbashor’ returns to stage after two years

Popular theatre group Desh Natok’s production, “Jolbashor”, written and directed by Masum Reza, will be staged after two years, on January 19 and 20, at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).
5 January 2022, 11:07 AM

Together We Can to teach self-defence to women with special needs

The British Council, in partnership with UK-based Women of the World (WOW) Foundation, will organise their two-month festival from January 8, with selected artistes and groups from five divisions—Khulna (January 8), Sylhet (January 22), Chattogram (February 5), Rajshahi (February 26), and Rangpur (March 12).
5 January 2022, 10:04 AM

Theatre in 2021 at a glance

The decreasing rate of Covid-19 infections brought a new ray of hope for the theatre arena in Bangladesh. Artistes started being active on stage from the beginning of the year. New plays and festivals added splendour to the stage throughout the year.
27 December 2021, 09:43 AM