Womanhood, memory, and the passage of time converge in “She in Stone”, the first solo exhibition by artist Anindita Oni, inaugurated at Studio Bhaskarmee in Hazaribagh on June 19, 2026. Showcasing a distinctive collection of artworks painted on stone, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, identity, and the enduring traces women leave behind.

The Ministry of Cultural Affairs has stepped forward to support the medical treatment of eminent cultural figure and artist Mustafa Monwar by providing financial assistance as he remains hospitalised in critical condition.

“Someshwari” was filmed in Madhyanagar and nearby areas along the Someshwari River in Sunamganj. The cast combines Nawshaba with first-time performers and local residents from the region.

Speaking at the inauguration, Minister Afroza Khanam said the government intended to transform the cultures of small ethnic groups into viable tourism assets.

The programme began with a Pushpanjali performance, marking the start of an evening dedicated to the classical Indian dance form Bharatanatyam.

There is a particular kind of silence that falls over an auditorium when two actors who have shared a life off stage agree, finally, to share one on it. That silence settled once again over the Nilima Ibrahim Milonayoton of Bangladesh Mahila Samity on Friday evening, as veteran theatre couple Ramendu Majumdar and Ferdousi Majumder returned to the stage in “Love Letters”, directed by their daughter Tropa Majumdar, in a fresh staging of Theatre’s production on June 19, 2026.

The Ministry of Cultural Affairs has outlined a range of proposed initiatives for the year-long observance, including a large-scale Nazrul Fair, an international conference of Nazrul scholars, nationwide competitions based on the poet’s works, and the publication of a commemorative volume featuring selected writings.

Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury attended the event as chief guest. State Minister of Cultural Affairs Ali Newaz Mahmood Khyom and the Prime Minister’s Adviser on Information, Broadcasting, Culture and Policy and Strategy Zahed Ur Rahman were present as special guests.

Padatik Natya Sangsad will host the annual Syed Badruddin Hossain Memorial Theatre Festival and Award Ceremony from June 25 to 30 in memory of late theatre personality, language movement activist, educator and lifelong Padatik president Syed Badruddin Hossain.

The festival will be held from June 17 to 19 at the Studio Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, with performances beginning daily at 7pm.

Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) has long been known for hosting visual arts and crafts exhibitions alongside its performing arts and cultural programmes. The institution has also played an important role in supporting emerging artists by providing them with opportunities to establish themselves in the world of visual art and craft.

The final scene of William Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy “Romeo and Juliet” is usually one of the most emotional moments in theatre. But a recent performance in the Turkish city of Izmir took an unexpected turn when an uninvited guest transformed the tragic climax into a moment of comedy.

The Ministry of Cultural Affairs has announced a three-day nationwide programme from June 18 to 20 to mark the inauguration of “Nazrul Barsha”, with events planned across all 64 districts and 74 remote or special upazilas of the country.

After the tumultuous 60s, a great number of Bangladeshi artists have carried the torch of artistic practice throughout the next four decades. Their work went through addition, revision, and revolution due to social, political, and religious reasons. But it has remained prominently alive and inspired the next generations of visual artists and art enthusiasts. On the evening of a hot summer weekend, Bengal Shilpalay inaugurated an exhibition featuring these influential artists of Bangladesh who shaped our art and culture.

Alongside the opening production “Chor-er Naam Charandas”, audiences will see “Rina Plung” by Young Bonghung Theatre of Bandarban, “Oedipus” by Drishyakabya, “Cafe de Volte” by Hunt Theatre, “Byatikrom O Niyom” by Prachyanat, “Rongmahal” by Dhaka Theatre, “Mahakaler Antorjatra” by Natyayan of Sylhet, and “The Great Smuggler” by Shobdo Theatre of Jashore on the closing day.

This is the question that viewers see on the wall when they first go to “Baakmuhurto / A Turning Moment” at Shala Neighbourhood Art Space, Aloki. It is a question that we have all thought about, but in different ways. Decolonisation has been injected in our veins for centuries, and everyone has wondered at least once in their lives — Who am I without invasion?

The play explores themes of guilt, love, loneliness, and moral conflict through the inner journey of a man confronting loss and self-realisation. Drawing on Dostoevsky's signature psychological intensity, the production examines the complexities of human conscience and the fragile boundaries between goodness, regret, and redemption.

Memory is rarely linear. It arrives in fragments – through colour, texture, sensation, and fleeting impressions of places once known. In “Earth & Memory”, artist Biplab Biprodas transforms these fragments into a series of abstract works that invite viewers into a deeply personal landscape shaped by nostalgia, nature, and remembrance.

Following months of training and rehearsals, participants presented the inaugural performance of “Dakat Halum Chitpotang” before an audience of parents, guests and theatre enthusiasts.

The evening opened with ensemble recitations of “Charyapada” and “Banglar Mukh”, creating a bridge between the earliest known examples of Bengali literary expression and contemporary poetic voices. Through carefully choreographed vocal performances, the productions highlighted the evolution of Bengali language and literature across centuries.