Jagarani Theatre revived ‘Rajar Chithi’ at Shilpakala
5 April 2026, 16:27 PM
Culture
Chhayanaut celebrates Sanjida Khatun’s birth anniversary with spring tribute
5 April 2026, 16:04 PM
Culture
‘Photoseum: Life of Poetree’: Nasir Ali Mamun’s rythmic lens on display
5 April 2026, 12:11 PM
Theatre & Arts
Upstage theatre troupe staged ‘Raat Bhore Brishti’ at Shilpakala Academy
4 April 2026, 13:55 PM
Theatre & Arts
Tanvir Parvez’s third solo exhibition reflects on mind and perception
2 April 2026, 18:48 PM
Theatre & Arts
Nasir Ali Mamun’s 66th solo exhibition to open at AFD
2 April 2026, 11:10 AM
Culture
Channel i marked Independence Month with ‘Rong Tulite Muktijuddho’
31 March 2026, 13:04 PM
Entertainment
Avant-garde theatre festival to begin in Chattogram this April
30 March 2026, 13:33 PM
Theatre & Arts
Prangone Mor returns to National Theatre Hall after two years
30 March 2026, 12:30 PM
Culture
Dina Zaman: A humane contemporary artist
29 March 2026, 17:12 PM
Theatre & Arts
Canada's Group of Seven: A legacy of art
Today, we embark on an exploration of a group of Canadian artists who left a lasting mark on the country’s artistic landscape.
23 May 2023, 10:56 AM
‘In the Forest of the Night’: Sundarban’s beauty reinterpreted
Jasmin’s fascinating art work in this exhibition displays the rich colours of the flora of the lush mangrove forest of the Sundarbans, located in the Bay of Bengal.
23 May 2023, 10:02 AM
Prachyanat’s ‘Khwabnama’ to be staged tomorrow
The play is an adaptation from the famous novel of the same name, authored by the eminent novelist Akhteruzzaman Elias. The plot is a comprehensive narrative of the lives of people during the partition in 1947. Through this story, the novelist has brought out the life and reality of the time with a skillful hand.
22 May 2023, 10:37 AM
Laila Sharmeen’s ‘Golden Bengal’: A thoughtful, artistic tribute to nature
Laila Sharmeen’s 12th solo painting exhibition, “Golden Bengal,” has begun at the La Galerie of Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD). The exhibition’s opening ceremony took place on Saturday, May 20, and was graced by the presence of Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury MP, Speaker of Bangladesh Parliament as the chief guest.
22 May 2023, 03:00 AM
Rubama and her world of prosthetics
The makeup of the Nuhash Humayun directorial horror web series “Pett Kata Shaw" was widely appreciated, especially for its unique approach and smooth finishing. The magician behind the prosthetic makeup of this series was Rubama Fairuzz. She also did the makeup for some of the well-known series like "Refugee" and "Punormojonmo."
21 May 2023, 11:28 AM
Theatrewala Repertory to stage ‘Najuk Manusher Shonglap’
“Najuk Manusher Shonglap” revolves around the encounters of a wise old man and a misguided youth, highlighting a philosophical conversation about the truths of life. The narrative of the play is taken from Shahaduz Zaman’s book “Mamlar Shakhi Moyna Pakhi”.
19 May 2023, 15:00 PM
Laila Sharmeen’s ‘Golden Bengal’ kicks-off at AFD tomorrow
Laila Sharmeen’s 12th solo art exhibition, “Golden Bengal” will kick-off at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka tomorrow, May 20.
19 May 2023, 09:29 AM
‘PoroCity’- Exploring Dhaka’s urbanism through architecture
The installation in the Kala Kendra premises invites the general mass to the venue and creates a welcoming place, connected with the urban spaces.
17 May 2023, 04:30 AM
'The Time Traveller's Wife' musical opening in London
A musical based on hit novel “The Time Traveller's Wife” is coming to London’s West End this autumn in a new theatrical adaptation featuring music and lyrics by Grammy Award winners Dave Stewart and Joss Stone.
16 May 2023, 11:37 AM
‘Introspection’: Rumana Rahman’s paintings evoke nostalgia
The most prominent characteristic of her artistry is that the subjects she chose appear as if they were from a dream world.
16 May 2023, 10:27 AM
'Love Letters': Companionship and melancholy etched between the lines
What happens when two unlikely individuals forge a bond so strong that it stands the test of time; when two hearts, despite the distance between them, carefully nurture their shared connection—all through penning their thoughts in letters?
14 May 2023, 12:35 PM
‘Bornomala’: A visual lesson on Bengali language
There are numerous indigenous languages at the risk of becoming extinct. ‘“Bornomala” was conceived with the aim to preserve all these languages and capture their beauty in the form of art.
13 May 2023, 11:02 AM
Remembering Syed Badruddin Hossain: Theatre festival underway
On May 12, well known theatre troupe, Padatik Natya Sangsad kicked-off a week-long theatre festival, "Syed Badruddin Hossain Smrity Natyautsab o Smarak Sammanona 2022-23" at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).
13 May 2023, 07:16 AM
A guide to Gallery ‘Para’
Another chunk of the city that contains more food for our soul –Lalmatia, otherwise known as the Gallery Para. There are six galleries, not all of which are widely known to the common mass. Let us dive deeper into it.
12 May 2023, 08:19 AM
4 theatre troupes demand answers from Group Theatre Federation
The letter was sent to Liaquat Ali Lucky, Chairman, Group Theatre Federation, earlier on April 13, which has been revealed today to the media.
10 May 2023, 14:47 PM
‘Feelings of Peace’: Artist Sardar Samsul Islam’s last wish
The inauguration of “Feelings of Peace”—a solo art exhibition by the late Sardar Samsul Islam, took place at Gallery Chitrak in Dhanmondi on May 6, 2023. The ceremony was graced by the presence of veteran artist and cartoonist Rafiqun Nabi as the chief guest, and artist Shaheed Kabir as the special guest.
9 May 2023, 12:04 PM
An inadvertent encounter with Buddha
Treasuring the tranquility, philosophy, and beliefs of Buddha, the exhibition titled "From Suffering to Liberation: Buddha of Bengal" radiated a sense of ease presented in style.
9 May 2023, 04:12 AM
Aloptogin Tushar’s solo exhibition underway at Galleri Kaya
Described as a devoted painter and artist by his peers, Tushar has created many paintings and drawings in various mediums in the span of his career.
6 May 2023, 10:20 AM
Ramendu, Ferdousi to perform ‘Love Letters’ tonight
Speaking to The Daily Star, Ramendu shared that the play has been translated into many different languages. A lot of stories are told in the letters, including the story of a couple reminiscing their past.
5 May 2023, 12:30 PM
AFD brings special exhibition during Buddha Purnima
On Wednesday, Alliance Française de Dhaka held the opening ceremony for their latest group art exhibition. Titled “From Suffering to Liberation: Buddha of Bengal”, the event was inaugurated at La Galerie around 5:00 pm, on May 3.
4 May 2023, 11:03 AM