In his four-decade-long career, renowned actor Faruque Ahmed has earned a name for his performances on the theatre stage, television, and in films. He has been a member of the popular theatre troupe Dhaka Theatre for a long time.

As part of this celebration, Selim Al Deen's "Shakuntala" is making a much-anticipated return to the stage, under the direction of Shahiduzzaman Selim.

In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star, the eminent artiste talked about his Liberation War days, our independence, theatre activism, his upcoming film projects, and more.

The National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy buzzed with excitement as the inaugural International Disability Art Festival 2024 commenced today, marking a significant milestone in arts and inclusivity.

The theatre festival and award ceremony will be held on the eve of International Women’s Day at the Mahila Samity’s Nilima Ibrahim Milanayatan, said Sayem Samad, lead artiste of Kanchkhela Repertory Theatre.

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.

Dhaka Theatre joins this celebration by bestowing the esteemed 'Seilm Al Deen Padak' upon the illustrious actor Pijush Bandyopadhyay and the eminent theatre personality Syed Jamil Ahmed. 

The celebration will be graced by noted cultural personalities including the likes of – Ramendu Majumdar, Ferdousi Mazumder, Mamunur Rashid, M Hamid and Syed Salauddin Zaki. Besides that, an art exhibition on Orientalism and Dualism will be opened from 5:30pm and the play “Prachyo” will be staged at 7 pm.

“Padma Nodir Majhi” is one of such works that will always be remembered. Some more of his remarkable works are—"Ghuddi”, “Lalsalu”, “Moner Manush” “Kittonkhela”, and “Shurujmia”, among others. He made his silver screen debut with the 1973 film, “Abar Tora Manush Ho”.

The letter was sent to Liaquat Ali Lucky, Chairman, Group Theatre Federation, earlier on April 13, which has been revealed today to the media.

Dhaka Theatre takes a stand for Kamal Bayezid.

The Selim Al Deen Festival opened in full swing at the main auditorium of the National Theatre Hall at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on August 19, through a ceremony that handed out a number of awards, and saw the staging of Dhaka Theatre's

Rubayet Ahmed is a young playwright and director tagged with Dhaka Theatre.