REFLECTION / Hibari’s Morning: Shedding light on an uncomfortable reality
This story spans for two volumes, separated in 14 chapters. Yet the author deliberately gives the reader the insight into other characters, or rather the abettors before Hibari, the victim herself. It is only in the later chapters do we catch a glimpse of Hibari’s inner world, and it is heartbreaking.
8 January 2026, 12:49 PM
8 January 2026, 12:49 PM
Batighar’s 26th production of ‘Monkey Trial’: on the question of the right to think
On November 10, 2025, Batighar Theatre Troupe staged its 26th performance of the political play “Monkey Trial” at the Experimental Theatre Hall of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
12 November 2025, 12:23 PM
12 November 2025, 12:23 PM
‘Ananandamoyir Agomone’: Jagannath Hall Celebrates Mahalaya
The Jagannath Hall Union organised a cultural programme to celebrate Mahalaya, the auspicious occasion that marks the arrival of Goddess Durga. Titled “Anandamoyir Agomomone”, the event was held at the Prayer Hall of Jagannath Hall, University of Dhaka. This was the second time such a programme took place, the first having been held shortly after the July Uprising last year.
22 September 2025, 13:28 PM
22 September 2025, 13:28 PM
Drik marks 36th anniversary with lecture on Gaza’s ‘Media Genocide’
Drik Picture Library observed its 36th founding anniversary with the Golam Kasem Daddy Lecture titled “Media Genocide in Gaza”. The event was held at DrikPath Bhobon last Friday.
6 September 2025, 10:20 AM
6 September 2025, 10:20 AM
POETRY / Delila’s quest (20 October 2014)
Li’l Del is walking all alone
Li’l Del wants to find her way home.
11 April 2025, 18:00 PM
11 April 2025, 18:00 PM
POETRY / What does a tomb look like?
Let us talk about death.
Let us talk about funerals.
28 March 2025, 18:00 PM
28 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Revolutionary art meets technology at BSA’s ‘Poster e July Obbhutthan’
“Ek dofa, ek dabi”, “Bloody July in Bangladesh”, and “Shob Shabhabik”— each poster boldly bearing these statements against the fascist regime, painted exclusively in red, yellow, and black — were the striking artworks by Debashish Chakrabarty during the height of the July Uprising.
11 January 2025, 11:50 AM
11 January 2025, 11:50 AM
REFLECTIONS / Poets from Palestine: Verses written in tears and blood
Resistance takes many shapes and forms, from taking up arms, to facing police batons, to picking up a pen
7 October 2024, 15:15 PM
7 October 2024, 15:15 PM
EMK Center for Public Service and Arts completes seven years
With the vision to promote young changemakers, diversity and inclusion, Edward M Kennedy (EMK) Center for Public Service and Arts celebrated their seventh founding anniversary on Monday. The event was held at their premises in Dhanmondi, Dhaka.
1 October 2019, 18:00 PM
Curtains close on 14th National Children’s Drama and Cultural Festival
Throughout the 14th National Children’s Drama and Cultural Festival, the atmosphere of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) was joyous and vibrant.
29 September 2019, 18:00 PM
A COLOURFUL BEGINNING
As the sky slowly cleared after the pouring rain, there was an unusual sight at the premises of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA). Children of all ages flocked together, as the curtains to the 14th Jatiyo Shishu Kishor Nattya O Shangskritik Utshab (National Children’s Drama and Cultural Festival) was raised. The 9-day long festival will be held from September 20 to September 28, at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
21 September 2019, 18:00 PM
DUFS’s Short Film Festival on Cultural Diversity and Peace concludes
With an aim to embrace diversity for a peaceful future, the Dhaka University Film Society (DUFS), in association with ActionAid, hosted their first international short film festival recently.
11 September 2019, 18:00 PM
Let Me Out: The tale of a determined mother
Tarua staged the seventh show of their play, Let Me Out, at Mahila Samiti yesterday. Based on true events, the play is written by Runa Kanchon and directed by Bakar Bokul.
7 September 2019, 18:00 PM
Shajghor.com organises ‘Framing Your Moments’ and Churi Mela at Drik Gallery
Shajghor.com hosted Framing Your Moments, a photography exhibition at Drik Gallery, which concluded recently.
2 September 2019, 18:00 PM
Revolutio-Nari: Photography and poetry exhibition for gender sensitivity
With a goal to address gender sensitivity in today’s society, the youth organisation, ProjectDebi, held their first ever exhibition at EMK Center, Dhanmondi. Titled Revolutio- Nari, the central aim of the exhibition was to raise awareness about misogyny, menstrual
29 August 2019, 18:00 PM
Kobider Chhobi Bhabna connecting art and poetry
As the raindrops drenched the streets yesterday, poets and artists gathered at Dwip Gallery, Lalmatia to discuss art and poetry.
25 August 2019, 18:00 PM
Unmad’s wonderful tribute to MAD
The American humour magazine, MAD, founded in 1952, will effectively be pulled from newsstands after the release of its 9th issue in August 2019.
24 August 2019, 18:00 PM
Trial of a Witch
“Greetings, fellow children of God,” the Holy man greeted. “We’ve assembled on this prosperous day. When we get rid of this sinful
5 July 2019, 18:00 PM
The Door (Part 2)
It was a common story. A campus that was under the tyrannical rule of a leading political party. Students kneeling down to conformity. A few rebellious ones that refused to obey.
14 September 2018, 18:00 PM
The Door (Part 1)
On a second thought, the door didn't start the whole mess. Rather it can be labeled as a witness, a milestone perhaps. At least that's what Aru thought as she dipped the paint brush in a bucket full of thick, dark paint.
7 September 2018, 18:00 PM