Eight-day theatre festival opens at Shilpakala Academy
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BSA celebrates International Theatre Day 2023

Renowned thespian Mamunur Rashid is all set to be honoured at the World Theatre Day 2023 event today at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).
27 March 2023, 09:38 AM

Dance troupe led by Anisul Islam Hero performs in Jordan

A visiting cultural troupe, Srishti Cultural Center, led by Anisul Islam Hero performed in Jordan recently. The dance troupe had five shows in several places including a joint show with a Jordanian dance troupe on the occasion of 52nd Independence Day of Bangladesh
25 March 2023, 10:11 AM

Swapnadal staging ‘Macbeth’ tomorrow 

On the occasion of World Mime Day, theatre troupe Swapnadal will stage the first-ever full-length ‘mimodrama’, “Macbeth” tomorrow. The play will be staged at the experimental theatre hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy at 7pm. 
24 March 2023, 14:44 PM

‘US Women’: An artistic tribute to the spirit of women

March is celebrated around the world as the month of women, with the 8th being International Women’s Day. To honour and commemorate the revolution of women in society, the EMK Center in Dhaka observes ‘Women’s History Month’ through visual art exhibitions every year, titled “US Women”.
24 March 2023, 13:17 PM

A small step towards former glory

Restoration of Lalbagh Fort’s ‘Hammamkhana’ closes
22 March 2023, 13:31 PM

Sculptor Shamim Sikder dies

Ekushey Padak awardee and former professor of Dhaka University passed away at the age of 70
21 March 2023, 13:53 PM

Bonhishikha Shangskritik Shangathan celebrates Independence Day spirit

Celebrating the spirit of the Independence Day of Bangladesh, Bonhishikha Shangskritik Shangathan organised a cultural programme consisting of cultural activities and discussion today at 5 pm, at the Central Shaheed Minar.
18 March 2023, 14:47 PM

‘The Fearless Call-II’: Remembering Bangabandhu

The inauguration of “The Fearless Call-II” took place at Russel Square, Dhanmondi 32, on March 17 at 10am—the birthday of the father of the nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
17 March 2023, 13:36 PM

Eminent dancer Zeenat Barkatullah in ICU

The eminent dancer's family is going through a tough time, as the dancer herself has been in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) over the last five days.
17 March 2023, 10:57 AM

Cultural events happening in the capital today

This Friday proves to be a day of art and culture as six cultural programmes, starting from art competitions to threatre plays are set to appear in different locations of Dhaka.
17 March 2023, 07:51 AM

Nadia Samdani presented the Order of Arts and Letters by French cultural ministry

Nadia Samdani MBE, the Co-founder of the Samdani Art Foundation and Dhaka Art Summit has been awarded with the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of Arts and Letters) by the French Ministry of Culture.
16 March 2023, 07:17 AM

‘DOTS': Exploring tiny artworks

Back in 16th century, small portraits were made using vellum, copper, ivory etc. The portraits were part of illuminators that held a manuscript and a medal.
16 March 2023, 05:17 AM

‘Nutrition Stories- Collaborative Responsibility for Change’: In the wake of natural disasters

On March 2, Kala Kendra inaugurated “Nutrition Stories: Collaborative Responsibility for Change”.
10 March 2023, 14:02 PM

Selim Al Deen posthumously awarded Swadhinata Padak

Nine individuals and one institution have been chosen for this year's Swadhinata Padak, across several categories.
10 March 2023, 12:59 PM

Festive Friday: cultural programmes happening around Dhaka today

Today turns out to be a festive Friday of cultural programmes as three marvelous cultural events greet the audience in different parts of Dhaka.
10 March 2023, 07:21 AM

Nadia Samdani to be honoured by French Culture Ministry

Earlier today, renowned British-Bangladeshi art patron Nadia Samdani came to learn that the French Ministry of Culture would be honouring her with the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.
8 March 2023, 07:18 AM

‘China-Bangladesh Culture & Art Night’ concludes

On March 4, the “China-Bangladesh Culture & Art Night” took place at the National Theater Auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
5 March 2023, 06:45 AM

Remembering Ruby Ghuznavi

In memory of the late Ruby Ghuznavi, a discussion programme, along with an exhibition, was organised at Bengal Shilpalay on Thursday, March 2 around at 6.30 pm. The exhibition was inaugurated by Dr Parveen Hasan, Vice-Chancellor of Central Women's University.
3 March 2023, 13:38 PM

Virtual Museum Bangladesh inaugurates Somapura Mahavihara

Virtual Museum Bangladesh celebrates the first-year anniversary of its beta version launch with the inauguration of a new historical site in their museum.
1 March 2023, 15:42 PM

‘Portraits of Artists’: Seeing the faces behind the art

On February 23, 2023, Bengal Shilpalay held the book launch ceremony for “Portraits of Artists”, coupled with an exhibition.
1 March 2023, 10:55 AM