Almost eight years ago, my eyes encountered a mystical green painting that looked like a fluid fairy forest. That piece, along with several others, shared a similar sense of fluidity. They belonged to a senior from both my school and university. Since then, this style of artwork, known as fluid acrylic art, has become one of my obsessions, making me dive into its world. When I thus came across artist Farida Yesmin Parveen's art exhibition event on social media, I realised that she's someone I must meet.

For decades, his works stood sentinel across the landscape of this country—quiet but powerful witnesses to our struggles, our resilience, and our history. “Sangsaptak”, perhaps his most defining piece, looms outside Jahangirnagar University’s central library like a frozen cry.

An anthropos' wish embedded in a sculptural form, shaped by soil, emerging from the void inside a mold: this is what meets the eye at Murshed Jahangir’s exhibition “I Wish to Be Here.”

Renowned sculptor and painter Hamiduzzaman Khan, whose work etched the spirit of Bangladesh’s Liberation War into the nation’s public memory, has died. He was 79.

Drawing from Sunil Gangopadhyay’s acclaimed novel “Moner Manush”, the play delves into the spiritual and philosophical essence of Lalon’s akhra—his vibrant space of music, dialogue, and resistance.

Set against a parched desert landscape, the play follows a paranoid merchant, a humble porter, and a local guide as they journey across unforgiving terrain in pursuit of profit and survival. A fatal misunderstanding leads to tragedy, unfolding into a courtroom drama that questions whether justice can truly be impartial when wealth and power dominate the rules.

The acclaimed stage production “Asharossho Prothom Diboshe” by Theatre Factory is set to return to the stage tomorrow, at 7:15pm at the Mohila Samity Auditorium on Bailey Road.

Drawing inspiration from Taufiq al-Hakim’s Egyptian theatre and stories by Khalil Gibran, the production critiques the political machinery behind modern-day wars.

Prominent theatre troupe Dhaka Padatik is set to stage the 38th production of its acclaimed historical drama “Trial of Surya Sen” on July 20 at the Experimental Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).

Acclaimed Bangladeshi artist Muhammad Monsoor Kazee has returned with his third solo exhibition titled “Co-existence of Abstract”, now open at Safiuddin Shilpalay, Dhanmondi.

In observance of the historic July Mass Uprising, a month-long series of commemorative events titled “July Reawakening” is being held under the patronage of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and organised by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.

The initiative explores the killing of Abu Sayed, a student activist at Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur, who was tragically killed during a protest on July 16, 2024. His death became a pivotal moment in the July Uprising, which ultimately led to the downfall of Sheikh Hasina’s government.

Born on July 11, 1936, in Brahmanbaria, Al Mahmud (full name - Mir Abdus Shukur Al Mahmud) played a pivotal role in reshaping Bangla poetry in the post-Tagore era. His acclaimed collection 'Sonali Kabin' (Golden Dowry) brought together themes of rural life, love, history, nationalism, and spirituality in a lyrical and distinctly local voice, earning him wide recognition.

Alongside the drawings, six terracotta works are also on display. Unlike the charcoal pieces, these are not based on mythological themes but are inspired by personal ideas and abstract forms. The exhibition remains open to visitors from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm daily until July 11. For art lovers and heritage enthusiasts alike, “Mati, Murti O Manas” offers a rare opportunity to view the past through a contemporary lens—one that honours history while sketching out its quiet beauty in charcoal.

The exhibition flows from abstraction to figuration, from lyrical introspection to social critique. Visitors encounter personal mythologies, reinterpretations of folk traditions, and unflinching meditations on contemporary life, underscored by an Alliance Française de Dhaka press release.

Bangladeshi dancer and choreographer Anandita Khan is currently in the UK for “Blue Sky”, a collaborative project with Sampad South Asian Arts and Heritage, supported by the British Council’s Connections Through Culture grant. The project uses a combination of dance and language to raise awareness about climate change, drawing parallels between the environmental challenges faced by communities in Bangladesh and those in Birmingham.

Alliance Française de Dhaka is set to launch “Aesthete”, a group exhibition showcasing the works of 29 emerging and independent Bangladeshi artists. The exhibition opens on July 8 at 6 pm at La Galerie and will remain open to visitors until July 15. Viewing hours are from 3 pm to 9 pm, Monday through Saturday.

DUMA is actively working to introduce Bangladeshi mime on both national and international stages. So far, it has earned a strong reputation at home and abroad through more than 800 exhibitions. This international initiative aims to strengthen cultural exchange and promote the art of mime among students and the wider community in Bangladesh.

Bhumi Gallery in Lalmatia unveiled Mahmudur Rahman Dipon’s third solo visual art exhibition, “The Moments”, on a cloudy summer evening, July 4, 2025. The inauguration welcomed eminent artist and Professor Emeritus Rafiqun Nabi as the chief guest. Renowned Bangladeshi actress Jaya Ahsan graced the event as the special guest, bringing all her starlight. The event marked a celebration of Dipon’s evolving creative journey, featuring an array of compelling works across different media.

“Invisible Stories” was developed following more than three months of field research across Bangladesh, during which Cannac collected folk materials and inspiration from various regions, including the Sundarbans. The resulting performance is rooted in the form of body puppetry, in which both human actors and puppets share the stage, often blurring the line between the two.