A two-day Rabindra Utshob was recently held at the National Museum in the capital. At the programme, Rabindra Sangeet singer Fahmida Khatun received an award.

To enhance contemporary dance practice in Bangladesh, Nyeem Khan Dance Company and Shadhona jointly started the Advanced Contemporary Dance Course from October 2018 to January 2019.

Humour and satire have great potential to bring visibility to and foster critical thinking on different social issues. In this regard, cartoons are an important element in contemporary social activism and a communication tool that can spread key messages across.

During the early days of Bangla music, maestros like Rabindranath Tagore and Kazi Nazrul Islam chose to compose the lyrics as well as the tunes of their own songs respectively.

Bangladesh High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria in collaboration with the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Government of Bangladesh participated at the 11th International Arts and Crafts (INAC) Expo, organised by the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) of Nigeria recently.

Actor Syed Hasan Imam, dancer Laila Hasan as well as model and actor Azmeri Haque Badhon donated their eyes as posthumous organ donations, and opened up about it on the occasion of the 34th anniversary of Sandhani National Eye Donation Society.

Star Melodies, an initiative of The Daily Star that promotes Bangla music, will host a musical evening titled, Kotha O Shurer Omor Juti, on celebrated lyricists and composers of the 20th century. Prominent and emerging singers will participate at the event today at 6 pm.

Nritya Nandan recently visited Singapore with a 15-member dance troupe, led by renowned dancer, choreographer and director of Nritya

Since he was a student, veteran actor Farooque has been enthusiastic about politics. This year, Farooque received his nomination letter from the Awami League to compete for Dhaka 17 constituency. After receiving the letter, he went to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to express his gratitude. The actor talks about achieving the nomination.

The latest episode of popular magazine show Ityadi, which will be aired on BTV and BTV World on November 30 after 8 pm news, was

Banglalink Vibe, one of the biggest Bangla music streaming apps, announced 50 exclusive albums on their platform at a press conference

Popular singer Sabbir has come a long way since his CloseUp 1 days. Aside from his singing career, the artiste has successfully ventured into music direction. He chats about his work and life beyond the recording studio.

A five-day (November 23-27) long woodblock print workshop titled Musicality in Wood is now underway at Cosmos-Atelier71 Printmaking Studio in the capital's Malibagh area. The workshop is being conducted by artist Anisuzzaman, Professor of the Department of Printmaking, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka.

Ramendu Majumdar, former President (worldwide) of the International Theatre Institute (ITI) and now its honourary president, was

Poet Emran Mahfuz recently had a poetry recitation session, organised by The Silent Poet, in the Central Library of International Islamic University Malaysia.

Besides being a household name, Momotaz, dubbed the Folk Queen, represents Bangladesh when it comes to showcasing traditional stories, music and the common people. The artiste drew a large number of admirers, fans and listeners recently at the Dhaka International Folk Fest (DIFF). She took out a little time to chat about her music, her life and more.

Tens of thousands of enthusiastic people marched to the archaeological site of Vashubihar in the then ancient capital of Bengal--Pundranagar, Bogura to watch the play Mahasthan.

Even though veteran director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki and Dhaliwood heartthrob Pori Moni are the top personalities in their respective crafts, only recently have they crossed paths.

Bangladeshi artist Laila Sharmeen will exhibit her mixed media works in December at Spectrum Miami and at the annual international exhibition Salon des Beaux Arts in Paris.

Disney released the first trailer of the CGI and live-action remake of the 1994 animated film, The Lion King, as a part of the Thanksgiving football festivities.