It was a vivacious gathering of artistes and discussants of Assam, India and Bangladesh at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on September 7.

Some 80 young classical singers from different districts including Mymensingh, Netrakona, Jamalpur, Sherpur, Tangail, Kishoreganj, Sirajganj, Gaibanda and Jessore joined the programme.

Indian organisation “Art beyond borders” is organising its second festival in Varanasi, India, where six artists from Bangladesh - Rafiqun Nabi, Jamal Ahmed, Vinita Karim, Muniruzzaman, Farida Zaman and Sultan Ishtiaque will be participating.

An 11-member children's acrobatic team of Bangladesgh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) is flying for China today for a one-year acrobatic training programme there.

Forty-two years have passed since we lost Abdul Alim, one of the brightest stars of our folk music. The versatile singer died at 43 on this day in 1974 at the-then PG Hospital. During the period of undivided Bengal, Bangla folk music was refined and popularised among urbanites by two maestros -- Sachin Dev Burman and Abbasuddin Ahmed. They made folk music a brand.

The observance of 40 death anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam ended on Sunday night.

It was an evening of celebration of life of Mustafa Monwar. The artist extraordinaire poetically portrayed numerous watercolours and artworks...

To mark the 40th death anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, Sangskritik Biplobi Sangha (SABIS) arranged a cultural function at its auditorium in Manikganj town on August 29.

Four Bengalee authors make their debut with the books: A Akbar Hussain has authored two books - one in Bengali with the title 'Aamar Somoy: Aamar Poth' (My Times: My Thoughts) and another in English with the title 'My Lonely Thoughts'.

EMK Center hosted EMK Moves, 'Isolation', a dance presentation by four contemporary dancers from Dhaka on August 20 at EMK Center for Public Service and Arts.

It is now that time of the year when the breathtakingly beautiful mountains of Bhutan call to a fusion of art, literature, music and culture.

Marking the 41st death anniversary Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, a children's painting competition was held at the hall room of Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin Sangrahashala on August 15.

Celebrities like Shabnam Faria, Sayem Afroz Salek, Wasek, Rokeya Prachy, Fardin Sharukh Subrata, Nafeez Al Amin and Shafayet Mansoor Rana were the judges of the biggest youth event of the university, says a press release.

Gaudiya Nritya, a classical dance of ancient Bengal, has roots in Bangladesh. To uphold this cultural legacy, Music, Dance and Recitation Department of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) arranged a seminar titled “Gaudiya Nritya: Classical Dance of Bengal” along with a dance workshop.

To observe the 75th death anniversary of Tagore, Chhayanaut organised a cultural evening at its main auditorium on August 6.

Marking the 75th death anniversary of Kabiguru Rabindranath Tagore, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) arranged a programme, featuring discussion, recitation, song renditions, dance recital and a dance-drama “Bhanushingher Padabali”, on August 6 at its National Theatre Hall auditorium.

The traditional 'Kalu Gazir gaan' was held recently at Baro-Sarundi area in Manikganj town.

A two-day celebration marking the birth centenary of Baul Samrat Shah Abul Karim concluded on Saturday. Some 20 Bauls from Mymensingh, Netrakona, Dhaka, Sylhet and Sunamganj took part in the centenary celebrations.

Come the monsoon and Dhakaiites are treated to an array of cultural programmes by leading organisations. This year Chhayanaut, Shilpakala Academy and Sargam had plenty up their sleeves.

It's not possible to consider the evolution of Nazrul Sangeet without considering late Feroza Begum's contributions.