Eight-day theatre festival opens at Shilpakala Academy
12 June 2026, 11:57 AM
Entertainment
‘Baakmuhurto’ attempts to decolonise art through printmaking
11 June 2026, 21:45 PM
Theatre & Arts
‘Bhasane Ujan’ returns to Shilpakala Academy for ninth staging today
10 June 2026, 14:37 PM
Entertainment
‘Earth & Memory’ explores memory through abstract art
10 June 2026, 11:00 AM
Entertainment
BotTala stages children’s play ‘Dakat Halum Chitpotang’
9 June 2026, 12:26 PM
Entertainment
Shilpakala hosts evening of poetry and theatre
7 June 2026, 11:26 AM
Entertainment
Shilpakala Academy honours Humayun Ahmed with a special tribute event
6 June 2026, 17:47 PM
Entertainment
Swapnadal's ‘Helen Keller’ heads to Melbourne for 64th staging
4 June 2026, 15:08 PM
Entertainment
‘The Long Present’ opens at Bengal Shilpalay this June
2 June 2026, 11:30 AM
Theatre & Arts
Bishwajit Goswami’s work featured at New York’s ‘Conductor Art Fair’
30 May 2026, 15:35 PM
Theatre & Arts
‘Rehana Maryam Noor’ now playing in theatres
“Rehana Maryam Noor”, starring Azmeri Haque Badhon in the lead role, is now playing in theatres countrywide.
12 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Nilima Ibrahim Birth Centenary: Curtain raised on theatre festival at BMS
Commemorating the birth centenary of pioneering educator, litterateur and founder of Bangladesh Mohila Samity (BMS) Nilima Ibrahim, a five-day theatre festival was inaugurated Tuesday.
10 November 2021, 10:00 AM
‘A Better Tomorrow’ turns the spotlight on climate change
The COP26 Climate Change photography exhibition, “A Better Tomorrow”, was inaugurated on November 5 at Drik Gallery in Panthapath, showcasing a collection of 30 photographs, surrounding the various themes of climate change.
9 November 2021, 18:00 PM
‘Aly Zaker Sanman Padak’ to be conferred on November 12
Commemorating eminent thespian and cultural activist Aly Zaker, the ‘Aly Zaker Sanman Padak’ will be given on November 12, at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy at 6.30 pm.
8 November 2021, 10:25 AM
Nagorik Natya Sampradaya honours Aly Zaker’s legacy
In honour of celebrated actor, thespian, director, and cultural activist Aly Zaker’s 77th birth anniversary, Nagorik Natya Sampradaya organised an event, titled “Smritite Smarane”, at the National Theatre Hall, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) yesterday.
7 November 2021, 04:12 AM
Website, archives and grants unveiled in honour of Aly Zaker
Aly Zaker is a personality that does not need any introduction; words aren't enough to describe his accomplishments and how he brought life to many characters in both theatre and TV. The gifted actor is often called the lighthouse for the theatre and television industry of Bangladesh.
6 November 2021, 10:22 AM
We will do everything to keep his memories alive: Sara Zaker
Noted actress Sara Zaker narrated some fond memories of the eminent Thespian Aly Zaker with The Daily Star, on the occasion of his birthday.
6 November 2021, 09:10 AM
Showcasing Bangladesh through the lens
Bangladeshi photographer Asaf Ud Daula’s solo exhibition “Emotion to Generate Change” commenced in the beautiful city of St Peter’s Square (Vatican City) on October 31.
5 November 2021, 18:00 PM
’Aly Zaker’s absence is still hard to fathom’
Renowned television actor and thespian Aly Zaker is a household name, resounding through the hearts of the audience for decades, with his brilliant stage and screen presence. Be it acting or directing, the Ekushey Padak awardee’s contribution to defining the culture and art scene of the country remains unparalleled.
5 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Solo exhibition ‘Temperament of Time’ concludes
Noted artist Syed Golam Dastagir’s first solo exhibition “Temperament of Time” came to a close yesterday at Gallery Shilpangan. The event was inaugurated on 22nd October by eminent educationist Dr Syed Manzoorul Islam.
5 November 2021, 10:48 AM
US embassy funds research, restoration of SM Sultan’s artworks
United States ambassador to Bangladesh, Earl Robert Miller and Bangla Academy Director General Mohammad Nurul Huda inaugurated the US-funded cultural preservation project on SM Sultan’s artworks at Bengal Shilpalay, Dhanmondi in the capital on Tuesday.
4 November 2021, 07:35 AM
Shimul Mustapha's 'Jontronar Megh Brishti Jhor' at BSA today
Celebrated elocutionist Shimul Mustapha's solo recitation programme, "Jontronar Megh Brishti Jhor", will be held today (November 4) at 7 pm, at the National Theatre Hall, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
4 November 2021, 04:25 AM
‘Syed Mohidul Islam Sharan Utsab 2021" to commence from November 5
To commemorate the legacy of playwright, actor, and director Syed Mohidul Islam, a festival titled Syed "Mohidul Islam Sharan Utsab 2021", will commence from November 5-12 at National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA). The event is organised by Batikrom Nattyagoshthi.
3 November 2021, 10:08 AM
Voicing out through art
Voicing out through art
1 November 2021, 18:00 PM
A memorable celebration on Asaduzzaman Noor’s 75th birthday
A grand celebration was held at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, marking eminent actor and Member of Parliament Asaduzzaman Noor’s 75th birthday today. The event, titled Tomari Hok Joy, was organised by the Asaduzzaman Noor Jayanti Uddojapon Jatiyo Committee, spearheaded by Professor Anup Roy. Renowned thespians Ramendu Majumdar and Nasiruddin Yousuff Bachchu were joint conveners of the event.
31 October 2021, 16:56 PM
‘Bangladesh Art Week’ hosts three events in Dubai
Bangladesh Art Week (BAW) launched three distinct yet correlated exhibitions, “Connection”, “I•D•E•N•T•I•T•Y WHO ARE YOU....TODAY?”, and “Undefined Territory” in Dubai, which will be on display till November in Dubai.
27 October 2021, 10:02 AM
“Hitler in Bunker” staged in Mymensingh
A three-day theatre festival concluded at Mymensingh Shilpakala Academy auditorium on Saturday night.
27 October 2021, 09:03 AM
Two-day ‘Anne Frank Fest’ held at Bangladesh Mahila Samity
The two-day “Anne Frank Fest”, organised by Mad Theatre, was held at the Nilima Ibrahim Auditorium of Bangladesh Mahila Samity from October 22. The chief guest at the inauguration ceremony were the Ambassador of the Netherlands Embassy in Bangladesh and freedom fighter Anne van Leeuwen, eminent thespian and freedom fighter Nasiruddin Yousuff, theatre personality Sara Zaker, popular stage and television actor Afzal Hossain, Subochon Natya Sangshad’s Editor-in-Chief Ahmed Gias and Mad Theatre’s Chief Adviser Prof Dr Israfeel Shaheen.
26 October 2021, 09:16 AM
Fashion, passion and ambition with Azim Uddula
From the river of Cannes to the runaway of Paris Fashion week, Azim Uddula has conquered it all and continues to stride his way into international stardom with his brooding eyes and Greek-god like features.
25 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Manan Morshed’s exhibition ‘Shut out of site’ underway
Prominent artist Manan Morshed’s dual solo exhibition, “Shut out of Site”, is currently taking place at Dwip Gallery in Lalmatia and the British High Commission Residence Project Space in Baridhara.
25 October 2021, 18:00 PM