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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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
‘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
A small step towards former glory
Restoration of Lalbagh Fort’s ‘Hammamkhana’ closes
22 March 2023
Sculptor Shamim Sikder dies
Ekushey Padak awardee and former professor of Dhaka University passed away at the age of 70
21 March 2023
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
‘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
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
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
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
‘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
‘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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
‘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
Bangladesh Patha Natak Utsab starts tomorrow
Noted director-actor Mamunur Rashid will inaugurate the weeklong street-theatre festival as the Chief Guest at 4:30pm, while Golam Kuddus, the president of Sammilita Sangskritik Jote, will be present as the Special Guest.
28 February 2023
A weekend of conversation, art and feminism
The festival included four exhibitions, namely Made in Bangladesh by Prachyanat, Voices of Bangladesh by iCan Foundation, Moheshkhali Exhibition by University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh and Hum Studio Interactive, and Auyoni: Beyond Sexuality by Ayreen Khan which were displayed at Gallery 1 of the BSA.
28 February 2023