Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy

‘Krishnakumari’ staged at Tejgaon College

Tejgaon College's Theater and Media Studies Department has already gained popularity with this play, as its second production. The directors have said that the next showing of this play will take place on the stage of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy very soon.
9 March 2024, 11:08 AM

Theatre troupe Swapnadal to honour Hridi Huq

In continuation of their tradition of honouring esteemed female theatre personalities every International Women’s Day, the Swapnadal theatre troupe arranges this award ceremony on March 8 every year.
6 March 2024, 05:38 AM

10,000 children to join 100 BSA shows

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in collaboration with the People's Theatre Association (PTA) has organised the elaborate theatre festival in a bid to engage and encourage the young generation towards the craft, expressed Sabina Yasmin, public relations officer of BSA.
23 February 2024, 07:27 AM

‘Kritodasher Hashi’ set to enchant audience today

An eagerly anticipated event by the Drama and Performing Arts Department of Tagore University of Creative Arts (TUCA) is gearing up to present the play "Kritodasher Hashi" today.
26 January 2024, 04:00 AM

Bonna Mirza set to return to stage with Desh Natak

Actress Bonna Mirza initiated her acting journey on the stage, despite gaining recognition and popularity through television. She became involved in theatre during her days as a university student, honing her skills and progressing from there. While achieving success on the TV screen, she consistently maintained her connection with the stage.
16 January 2024, 13:43 PM

Dhaka Theatre set to stage ‘Medea’ again tomorrow

The Greek classical play "Medea" was staged yesterday evening by Dhaka Theatre at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy's Studio Theatre Auditorium in the capital’s Segun Bagicha Road. Directed by Humayun Kabir Himu, this production marks the 51st theatrical endeavour by Dhaka Theatre – a prominent theatrical organisation in Bangladesh. Professor Abdus Selim provided the Bengali translation for it, adapting from George Theodoridis' English translation of the play.
8 December 2023, 10:41 AM

Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation celebrates 43rd anniversary

The three-phase celebration programme began with a convention bringing together over 500 thespians, and theater activists at 4:00 pm at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
30 November 2023, 14:59 PM

'Sadhu Mela’: A celebration of cultural diversity

The event, which unfolded at Bottola’s Baulkunja on Academy premises, brought together Bauls, Sadhus, and artistes from across the country, creating a kaleidoscope of artistic expressions. Liaquat Ali Lucky, the director general of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), assumed the role of the event's presider, emphasising the pivotal role of cultural diversity in shaping the world. 
29 November 2023, 10:48 AM

Actress Jyotika Jyoti hospitalised

The actress was admitted into the Universal Medical College Hospital in the capital in the early morning Sunday, confirmed Obhinoy Shilpi Sangha General Secretary and renowned actor Ahsan Habib Nasim.
26 November 2023, 11:27 AM

Theaterian’s Death of a Salesman: The tragedy of a common man is still relevant 

Theaterian’s first production and 14th show of the famous play brought about the torturous despair of existence and set the stage on fire with eclectic performances throughout its 2:30-hour run-time at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy’s National Theatre Hall on Tuesday.
23 November 2023, 04:00 AM

Sachin Dev Burman Sangeet Utsav concludes at BSA

Growing up listening to timeless melodies like "Ke Jash Re", and "Tumi Aar Nei Se Tumi", the name Sachin Dev Burman needs no introduction to Bangla song lovers. To pay homage to the legendary lyricist and composer, cultural organisation Banhishikha organised “Sachin Dev Burman Sangeet Utsav, a two-day musical festival, at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in the capital.
10 September 2023, 03:01 AM

‘Tirthojatri’ stages successful run in Dhaka after New York

“Tirthojatri”, directed by Tauquir Ahmed, took the stage at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in Dhaka recently. This production marks the 16th instalment from his theatre troupe Natyakendra. Prior to this, Tauquir presented the play to the expatriate audience at the Queens Theater in New York on March 18.
2 August 2023, 05:35 AM

‘Shastriosangeet Abong Nritya Utshav 2023’ to begin tomorrow

The classical music and dance programme, “Shastriosangeet Abong Nritya Utshav 2023” will be starting from 5 pm at the auditorium of the National Music and Dance Centre, BSA.
13 July 2023, 12:14 PM

37 filmmakers honoured at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy

The festival was organised as a part of year-long celebrations to mark 60 years of the Bangladesh Film Parliament Movement, and 50 years of the Federation of Film Societies of Bangladesh. Eminent cultural personality, and member of the parliament Asaduzzaman Noor was present as the chief guest at the closing ceremony of the festival. Director General of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Liaquat Ali Lucky, filmmaker and film parliamentarian Morshedul Islam were present as honoured guests.
19 June 2023, 09:53 AM

BSA honours legendary artistes with three-day tribute event

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) is paying homage to legendary Bangladeshi artistes Tareque Masud, Sarah Begum Kabori, Alamgir Kabir, Munir Chowdhury and Amalendu Biswas through a remarkable three-day event titled, "Smriti Satta Bhabishyat" which started on Sunday and will end on Tuesday. 
12 June 2023, 07:20 AM

Ten-day film festival kicks off at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy

In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the film society movement in Bangladesh and the 50th anniversary of the Federation of Film Societies of Bangladesh, an exciting event called the 'Film Festival 2023 by Film Society Members' is set to captivate audiences.
9 June 2023, 04:45 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

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

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

Jyotika Jyoti appointed new director of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy

According to the government contract, "Laal Moroger Jhuti" actress Jyotika Jyoti will be the director of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy for the next two years.
14 March 2023, 09:37 AM