200 percussionists honor Nazrul's rhythmic compositions at Shilpakala
7 September 2026
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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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Queen Elizabeth bestows Nadia Samdani with MBE award
Renowned British-Bangladeshi art patron Nadia Samdani has been appointed as a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Queen Elizabeth II. MBE is considered the third highest-ranking Order of the British Empire award.
2 June 2022
"LASCARi: Bangla heritage story to be staged in Glasgow tomorrow
Bangladesh heritage community in Glasgow will be presenting their production “LASCARi” (Lascar Ami) at The Tall Ship, Glasgow, tomorrow at 3:30 pm and 5 pm.
28 May 2022
Shahidul Alam, Munem Wasif, Tanzim Wahab appointed curators of Bienniale für aktuelle Fotografie 2024
Renowned photographers Shahidul Alam, Munem Wasif, and Tanzim Wahab have been named curators of the Bienniale für aktuelle Fotografie 2024.
25 May 2022
Let there be light!
This is the story of a group, but more than that, it’s the story of the man behind it.
20 May 2022
Bashir Ahmed Sujan’s ‘Stand Up Dhaka’ opens today
Bashir Ahmed Sujan’s solo panoramic photography exhibition “Darao Dhaka” (Stand Up Dhaka) begins today at La Gallerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka, Dhanmondi. A book of the same name was also launched at the event.
13 May 2022
Young people and their pursuit of theatre
Young people are drawn to theatre, but many don’t know how theatre groups in Dhaka work.
10 May 2022
Mamata Banerjee conferred with Bangla Academy Award for ‘relentless literary pursuit’
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday was awarded her government-run Bangla Academy’s maiden honour for her "relentless literary pursuit".
10 May 2022
Shahzadpur Kacharibari organises Rabindra festival
After two years of pandemic, Shahzadpur Rabindra Kacharibari has arranged a three-day festival marking the 161st birth anniversary of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore.
8 May 2022
Eminent Bengali elocutionist Partha Ghosh no more
Veteran Bengali elocutionist Partha Ghosh passed away due to cardiac arrest at a reputed hospital in Kolkata. Ghosh was awarded the "Friends of Liberation War Honour” for his contribution to the 1971 Liberation War.
7 May 2022
Nrityanchal’s ‘Anonbo Dhara Bohiche Vubone’ arriving this Eid
Noted dancers and choreographers Shibli Mohammad and Shamim Ara Nipa with their dance troupe Nrityanchal are set to perform their dance recital, “Anondo Dhara Bohiche Vubone”, this Eid-Ul-Fitr.
30 April 2022
Celebrating the spirit of dance
Every year, International Dance Day is celebrated on the 29th of April, showcasing the amazing diversity and spirit of dancers all over the world.
28 April 2022
Theaterian brings Arthur Miller’s ‘Death of a Salesman’ to Bailey Road
The newly formed group Theaterian is set to stage their debut production, an adaptation of renowned American playwright Arthur Miller’s famous play, “Death of a Salesman”.
22 April 2022
People pay tributes to recital artiste Hasan Arif
People from all walks of life have paid tributes to eminent recital artiste Hasan Arif at Central Shaheed Minar today.
2 April 2022
Eminent elocutionist Hasan Arif no more
Elocutionist and General Secretary of Sammilito Sangskritike Jote, Hasan Arif, passed away today at 1:50 pm, while under treatment in Bangladesh Specialized Hospital.
1 April 2022
Art competition held at Fantasy Kingdom
Concord Entertainment Co Ltd, the largest amusement and entertainment company of the country and Dhaka Ice Cream Industries Ltd organised the art competition “Polar ice Cream Fantasy Kingdom Moner Sukhe Aki” at Fantasy Kingdom Complex in Ashulia on Independence Day.
29 March 2022
English translation of ‘Matbring’ shortlisted for Rise Against Fanaticism Through the Arts Festival
Bangla Academy awardee playwright Sadhana Ahmed’s "Matbring", English title "Woodlanders", has been shortlisted for reading online worldwide by Rise Against Fanaticism Throughthe Arts Festival (RAFTA), a United Kingdom-based organisation.
28 March 2022
Moududul Alam’s exhibition ‘Hridoye Amar Bangladesh’ underway
In celebration of the Independence Day of Bangladesh, renowned photographer Moududul Alam’s exhibition, “Hridoye Amar Bangladesh” is currently underway at Safiuddin Shilpalay, Dhanmondi. Moududul Alam is also the founder of Chattogram Photographic Society.
26 March 2022
Weaving Stories: An exhibition strengthening cross national exchanges
"Weaving Stories”, a multidisciplinary art exhibition that brings together the narratives of eight different projects organised by the Goethe-Institut Bangladesh was inaugurated recently at DrikPath Bhaban in Panthapath.
25 March 2022
‘Paap Punno’ hits theatres this Eid
The poster of Gias Uddin Selim’s much-awaited film “Paap Punno” was unveiled recently, featuring the silhouette of a man, who appears to be in prison.
23 March 2022
Mujahidul Hassan’s second solo exhibition ‘Memory & Shadow’ concludes
Prominent artist Mujahidul Hassan Rana’s second solo exhibition “Memory & Shadow” concluded at the gallery, Safiuddin Shilpalay, in Dhanmondi.
22 March 2022