Shormymala is a popular theatre artiste. She has been working with theatre troupe Palakar since 2006, and has acted in 10 stage plays including some critically acclaimed plays – “Nora's Daughter”, “Banglar Mati Banglar Jol”, “Mrittika Kumari” to name just a few.

Cultural Affairs Minister Asaduzzaman Noor, MP is a powerful actor, elocutionist and a renowned theatre and cultural personality.

The second edition of Dhaka International Theatre Fest began at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) premises on March 12, amid much enthusiasm. International Theatre Institute (ITI), Bangladesh Centre in association with BSA is organising the fest.

The play “Tota Kahini”, staged by kids from Sonar Tari -- a cultural platform of Chittagong city's renowned alternative educational institute Fulki, drew full house at the auditorium of Theatre Institute, Chittagong (TIC) on Thursday.

Chhayanaut, one of the leading cultural schools of the country, is hosting “Deshghor'er Gaan” today, in loving memory of Waheedul Haq – the founder of the school – on the occasion of his birth anniversary.

The second Dhaka International Theatre Fest-2015, organised by International Theatre Institute, Bangladesh in association with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) will begin from March 12 at three venues of BSA.

A weeklong theatre festival titled “Dui Banglar Natya Melay Rabindranath O Annanyo” begins today at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. The fest, organised by theatre troupe Prangonemor, will run simultaneously in two venues of BSA —National Theatre Hall and Experimental Theatre Hall -- featuring 13 theatrical productions from Bangladesh and India.

Theatre group Swapnadal is set to honour theatre veteran Shimul Yousuf, to mark the International Women's Day. The programme, at the Studio Theatre Hall of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on March 8, will also see the troupe stage their play “Chitrangada”, a lyrical play version of the dance-drama written by Rabindranath Tagore.

Bangladesh Street Theatre Council has organised a weeklong (March 1-7) Street Theatre Festival at the Central Shaheed Minar. Cultural Affairs Minister Asaduzzaman Noor MP inaugurated the festival as chief guest on Sunday.

The 25th death anniversary of Nurul Momen, known as 'Natyaguru' for his pioneering roles in modernising theatre in Bangladesh, was observed on February 16. This month also marks the 70th anniversary of modern world-class drama in the country.

Celebrated actress Bonnya Mirza has taken to the stage again, even as a new TV serial keeps her busy. In an informal chat with The Daily Star, Bonnya talks about her comeback to theatre, the TV scene in the country and opens up about herself:

Reetu Sattar and Munem Wasif, artists in different field, fell in love with each other for who they are, and what their professions are. Munem is a renowned documentary photographer while Reetu is a theatre actor, director and performance artist. They are happily married for five years, and have a two –and- a -half year old child. Ahead of Valentine's Day, Reetu spoke to The Daily Star about the journey the duo took together.

Reverberating with the footsteps of theatre enthusiasts, the five-day theatre festival organised by theatre troupe Fame concluded at Chittagong District Shilpakala Academy premises on Sunday night.