Art within reach unfolds in ‘One Square Stories’
23 February 2026, 19:01 PM
On February 14, 2026, Bhumi Gallery in Lalmatia inaugurated “One Square Stories”, a group exhibition by 20 Bangladeshi artists that centres on accessibility in art. Built around the idea that art should not remain a luxury confined to the urban upper class, the exhibition presents works created on one-square-foot canvases; compact in size, economical in medium, yet rich in detail and expression.
23 February 2026, 19:01 PM
‘Sangkalan’ brings back the history of language movement day
21 February 2026, 19:54 PM
Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) inaugurated “Sangkalan” on February 20, an exhibition displaying the 21st February special publications and archives in different districts of Bangladesh.
21 February 2026, 19:54 PM
‘In Search of Heritage’: Artists revisit Varendra at Gallery Chitrak
13 February 2026, 11:09 AM
Gallery Chitrak is currently hosting “In Search of Heritage: A Travel to Varendra”, a group exhibition by some of the country’s most celebrated artists, led by Professor Emeritus Rafiqun Nabi. The exhibition draws from their recent journey to the Varendra region of Chapainawabganj and surrounding areas.
13 February 2026, 11:09 AM
‘Burn Baby Burn’: The darkness under urban exuberance
2 February 2026, 21:50 PM
Dwip Gallery returns with another exhibition by Swiss artist Augustin Rebetez. Titled “Burn Baby Burn”, the show brings together works from Rebetez’s Light-box series alongside pieces by several emerging but underrepresented Bangladeshi artists, creating a visual space where brightness and unease coexist.
2 February 2026, 21:50 PM
Art Exhibition / ‘This Show is a Waste of Time’: Meme, satire and dissent at Dwip
21 January 2026, 10:00 AM
Dwip, a gallery well-known for its bold approach to art and being vocal about every social issue possible, is currently hosting a solo art exhibition by Shikdar Saikat titled “This Show is a Waste of Time”. Partnered by Ghartera and Sarridon Collective, this show talks about the current social, political, and economic situation of our country, fuelled by ignorance, fascism, extremism, misogyny, and the misuse of religion, through satire and dark humour. But just like a usual “aware” millennial, the artist made unique, high-quality artistic memes instead of going for typical or traditional methods.
21 January 2026, 10:00 AM
‘The Color of Nature’: oil paintings for the eyes and the soul
6 January 2026, 06:52 AM
Safiuddin Shilpalay inaugurated “The Color of Nature”, first solo art exhibition of artist Shahida Parveen on January 2.
6 January 2026, 06:52 AM
‘Prane Ano Gaan’: a promise to never let art and culture perish
26 December 2025, 06:14 AM
In the light of these events, Bengal Foundation, one of country's biggest patrons of art and culture, launched a four-day long multidisciplinary cultural festival including an array of musical performances every evening, a craft fair, a craft workshop for children, and an art exhibition by 35 of the women artists of Bangladesh and beyond.
26 December 2025, 06:14 AM
Art Exhibition / ‘Scape between Spaces’: Divinity on canvas
20 November 2025, 03:00 AM
As a child in art school, I was known to my painting teacher as the student obsessed with landscapes. I might not have bloomed into a remarkable landscape artist, but fast forward to 2025 – after work, I dragged my exhausted self to Dwip Gallery in Lalmatia just to witness the landscape art exhibition they are currently hosting.
20 November 2025, 03:00 AM
‘The Journey’- Arafat Hosen’s magically translucent brushstrokes
Watercolour is one of the simplest yet challenging mediums of painting. Once you start a piece, it’s a race against time as one must know how to time the layers of paints. Thus it requires the utmost precision to produce a watercolour painting. ‘The Journey’ by artist Arafat Hosen is a marvelous exhibition containing his watercolour pieces.
31 October 2022, 12:12 PM
‘Stitching’: Displaced women of Cox’s Bazar display their talent
Embroidery is one of the oldest art forms in the history of mankind. The most well-known embroidery of Bangladesh is Nakshi Kantha, done with the threads drawn from saree borders. These used to be cherished gifts in families, the motifs and patterns reflected religious and cultural beliefs, and comprised of flowers, foliage, birds, fish, and animals.
23 October 2022, 09:57 AM
‘Hidden Beauty’: Khurshid Saleem’s dramatic aesthetics on display at Gallery Chitrak
“Hidden Beauty”, Khurshid Saleem's 80th exhibition, will run at Gallery Chitrak till October 22..
17 October 2022, 09:56 AM
‘Doob 2.0’- A plea to save the city’s biodiversity
The inauguration of ‘Doob 2.0- a miniaturesque art exhibition’ took place at the EMK Center, Dhanmondi 27, on September 24, 2022. Initiated by Azizee Fawmi Khan, Doob 2.0 is an attempt to point out the changes in our biodiversity caused by gradual urbanisation.
15 October 2022, 12:53 PM
‘The Transient’: Fleeting Emotions through Aneek Mustafa Anwar’s lenses
In collaboration with the German Embassy, Kala Kendra inaugurated “Transient”, Aneek Mustafa Anwar’s first solo photography exhibition, on September 23, 2022. The ceremony was graced by the presence of His Excellency Achim Troster, the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany. Photographer and Principal of Counter Foto- A Center for Visual Arts, Saiful Huq Omi also attended the event as a guest. Curated by Wakilur Rahman, the exhibition started off after the valuable speeches from the guests.
10 October 2022, 04:47 AM
‘Ephemeral Reflection’: Art for a Cause
The inauguration ceremony for “Ephemeral Reflection” took place in Arcadia Arts, a contemporary art gallery in Banani on September 23.
8 October 2022, 03:01 AM
‘Reflections’: Irani Ahmed’s sorcery of fabric and stitches
The inauguration of “Reflections”—a solo exhibition by Irani Ahmed—took place at Gallery Chitrak on Friday, September 23.
29 September 2022, 07:00 AM
Random Harvests: GMME Karim’s photographic magnificence
Photography is, most certainly, one of the most fascinating art forms, being able to capture time and memories in a visual medium that we can look back on even years down the line. Ghulam Murshed Mohd. Ehsanul Karim (GMME Karim), one of the finest photographers in Bangladesh, provides spectators and photography enthusiasts the opportunity to transcend the barriers of time, and revisit the past through his solo photography exhibition, "Random Harvests", which is currently being exhibited at the Bengal Shilpalay.
13 September 2022, 12:39 PM
Drik celebrates 33rd anniversary with Amiya Tarafdar’s ‘The Long Journey Home’
Drik Gallery has celebrated its 33rd founding anniversary with the inauguration of Indian photographer Amiya Tafadar’s solo exhibition “The Long Journey Home”. The exhibition, featuring heart-wrenching photographs captured during the War of Liberation, 1971– was inaugurated on September 4, 2022. This open-for-all exhibition will run at Drik Gallery from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM every day till September 16, 2022.
8 September 2022, 15:11 PM
Drik celebrates 33rd anniversary with Amiya Tarafdar’s ‘The Long Journey Home’
Drik Gallery has celebrated its 33rd founding anniversary with the inauguration of Indian photographer Amiya Tafadar’s solo exhibition “The Long Journey Home”. The exhibition, featuring heart-wrenching photographs captured during the War of Liberation, 1971– was inaugurated on September 4, 2022. This open-for-all exhibition will run at Drik Gallery from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM every day till September 16, 2022.
8 September 2022, 14:56 PM
The Day I die
Poignant lines on wishful death
5 September 2022, 12:10 PM
Artworks upholding the cultural identity of Bangladesh
Bengal Arts Programme launched the exhibition “Sanghatir Samayalap”, displaying the phenomenal artworks of legendary artists who contributed to shape the cultural, and political backdrop of this country. The exhibition was inaugurated in Quamrul Hassan Exhibition Hall, Bengal Shilpalay, on August 3, 2022.
1 September 2022, 05:42 AM
Noverar Khoje: Reminiscing the pioneer of modern sculptures in Bangladesh
“Noverar Khoje” is an exhibition that has been organised with the purpose of enlightening the new generation about the legendary sculptor and painter, Novera Ahmed. The 17 female artists, who are participating in the exhibition, took an initiative to display their works on women empowerment, keeping in mind Novera’s legacy.
31 August 2022, 15:54 PM
Gentle Grass: Captivating simplicity and elegance through sculptures
S M Saha Anisuzzaman Faroque’s first solo sculpture and painting exhibition, “Gentle Grass" was inaugurated at La Galerie, Alliance Francaise de Dhaka on August 19.
27 August 2022, 09:58 AM
City Subconscious: Nights of Dhaka through Aananda Antahleen’s lens
The inauguration of “City Subconscious: An Exhibition by Aananda Antahleen (A Ghartera Project)” took place in Dwip Gallery, Lalmatia, on Friday, August 19 at 5:30 pm. The event was hosted by Ghartera, an ever-evolving art space that goes against the typically restrictive approach to art. Curated by Doito Bonotulshi, Ata Mojlish, and Kazi Tahsin Agaz Apurbo, this exhibition is a visual journal of emerging photographer Aananda Antahleen.
25 August 2022, 04:37 AM
‘Anonymous-2’: Appreciating art without prejudice
The inauguration of “Anonymous-2: A Visual Art Exhibition” took place at Kala Kendra, Iqbal road in Mohammadpur on August 12. The event was graced by the presence of Dr Kirsten Hackenbroch, the director of Goethe Institute, Bangladesh. The curator, Wakilur Rahman in his welcoming speech talked about his initiative to work with artists regardless of their status.
15 August 2022, 11:24 AM
Rhythmic Abstraction: Liakat Ali’s masterclass on radiant imagination
The opening ceremony of Liakat Ali’s 8th solo painting exhibition was held on August 5 at La Galerie, Alliance Francaise de Dhaka.
The exhibition was graced by the presence of His Excellency Ito Naoki, the Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh, as the chief guest, with Professor Mostafizul Haque taking on the role of special guest for the event.
13 August 2022, 09:27 AM
Rawyan Shayema’s journey to being the first Bangladeshi in the American Film Institute
Rawyan, a child from the suburbs of Rajshahi, was always fascinated by fiction. Losing her mother during her teenage years and being raised by her father in Dinajpur, Rawyan started developing an affinity towards films and cinematography.
10 August 2022, 13:31 PM
‘Phire Dekha’: 50 years of Mostafizul Haque’s artistic splendour
On July 23, Gallery Chitrak held the inauguration ceremony of “Phire Dekha”, Prof Mostafizul Haque’s retrospective solo-painting exhibition. The event was graced by the presence of Education Minister, Dr Dipumoni, as the chief guest, with Lily Islam, a leading Rabindra Sangeet artist of Bangladesh, hosting the event.
29 July 2022, 03:06 AM
The Colors of Youth: celebrating art across communities
“The Colors of Youth”, an exhibition run by Abu Subhan Welfare Trust (ASWT), was inaugurated at the capital’s Saifuddin Shilpalay, recently. The exhibition displayed artworks by underprivileged students from the indigenous communities residing in Bangladesh.
20 July 2022, 11:47 AM