200 percussionists honor Nazrul's rhythmic compositions at Shilpakala
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Theatre Charonik brings ‘Kaljatra’ to Shilpakala next week
6 September 2026
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‘Kali O Kalam’ awards honour four young writers
5 September 2026
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Mustafa Monwar’s legacy lives on as BotTala celebrates children’s theatre festival
4 September 2026
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Nazrul’s traditional Leto Gaan staged at Shilpakala Academy
4 September 2026
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‘Untold Story’: A window into the emotions and memories of women artists
4 September 2026
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‘Molotov Man’: The photograph that outlived a revolution
3 September 2026
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Kabir-Lalon music festival to tour eight divisions
3 September 2026
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A night in honour of the incomparable ‘Shilpi Bhai’
2 September 2026
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Bangladeshi and German poets come together for evening of peace and empathy
2 September 2026
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Bangladeshi photographer awarded prestigious Alexia Grant
On April 19, the names of the grant recipients were announced.
1 May 2023
The musings of sway
29 April marks “International Dance Day”, initiated in 1982 by the Dance Committee of ITI (International Theatre Institute) celebrating the birth anniversary of Jean-George Noverre, (1727-1810 the creator of modern ballet). The day is celebrated with high spirits in the dance community to make people aware of the value and importance of the dance.
29 April 2023
A conversation of ‘Self-Love’ with Nazia Andaleeb Preema
Her passion for dynamic techniques has resulted in her doing 25 solo expositions in Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, China, Thailand, Japan, USA, UK, Turkey, Morocco, and Uzbekistan.
25 April 2023
Botched Eid greeting exposes 'shortcut' AI art
The telecom company could not have anticipated AI to make such a blunder.
22 April 2023
Remembering Faraaz through Proshanta Karmakar’s Art
Slated to run till April 19, 2023, the exhibition also has abstract paintings in bright colors and letters inspired from love and compassion that is extended towards Faraaz Ayaaz Hossain, by the people he has left behind.
15 April 2023
UODA students adorn Dhanmondi Lake with Baishakh artwork
Overnight, students from the 52nd, 60th and 61st batch of University of Development Alternatives (UODA) decided to take to Dhanmondi Lake and paint all the walls, seats and entrances with the colours of Baishakh.
14 April 2023
A ‘Baishakhi’ rebellion against negativity
In the context of Bangladesh, the festival of Pahela Baishakh is doubly important, as we fought for our right to be Bengali and to speak in Bangla. Therefore, when a legal notice was sent opposing the celebrations of Mangal Shobhajatra, came together to protest that notice.
14 April 2023
Nothing can dampen the spirits of Charukola students
Preparations underway for celebrating Pahela Baishakh with grandeur
13 April 2023
Attacks on Bengali culture will not go very far: Ramendu Majumdar
Recently, a legal notice has been issued against ‘Mongol Shobhajatra’. Speaking to The Daily Star, Ramendu Majumdar shared his thoughts on the issue.
12 April 2023
Picasso: An actor on the stage of history
On his 50th death anniversary today, The Daily Star looks into the complex psyche of the renowned artiste, which goes beyond his individuality.
8 April 2023
‘Atlas of Dissent’: The venom of colonisation
The extensive oppression of British colonisation in the Indian subcontinent has broken the backbone and the spirit of the people in the region, for almost two hundred years. The effects of this era can still be witnessed today.
7 April 2023
Winners of Bangladesh Press Photo Contest 2023 announced
A panel of judges determine the winning photos across multiple categories, based on their quality of work and documentation.
6 April 2023
‘Blessed to have led a simple life’
The Ekushey Padak winning singer is a lighthouse of the cultural arena, who does not merely make music, but also enlightens people with music. She was also honoured with the Padma Shri, in 2021, considered as the fourth highest civilian award in India.
4 April 2023
15 cultural organisations’ joint statement: Disrespect of Bangladesh’s independence unacceptable
15 cultural federations have condemned and protested against the anti-state conspiracy prior to the upcoming national election, in a joint statement on Sunday.
2 April 2023
Liaquat Ali Lucky reinstated as DG of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy
The notice read that he can begin his occupancy starting from the coming April 13, 2023 or his next word-day, according to his existing contract.
29 March 2023
Drik Picture Library, WPP jointly announce 2023 regional winners
Founded by Dutch photographers in 1955, WPP has reached a prestigious benchmark for photographers, photojournalists and documentary photographers worldwide.
29 March 2023
World Theater Day: When ‘Art’ becomes ubiquitous
Yasmina Reza’s screenplay and Open Space Theatre’s adaptation continue with brisk intelligence and wit. The audience remained faithful, engaged, enthralled and deliberate in their interpretation of the play.
28 March 2023
Nasir Uddin Yousuff’s Dhaka Theatre quits Federation in protest
Dhaka Theatre takes a stand for Kamal Bayezid.
27 March 2023
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
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