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‘Bhasane Ujan’ returns to Shilpakala Academy for ninth staging today
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‘Earth & Memory’ explores memory through abstract art
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BotTala stages children’s play ‘Dakat Halum Chitpotang’
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Shilpakala hosts evening of poetry and theatre
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Shilpakala Academy honours Humayun Ahmed with a special tribute event
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Swapnadal's ‘Helen Keller’ heads to Melbourne for 64th staging
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‘The Long Present’ opens at Bengal Shilpalay this June
2 June 2026, 11:30 AM
Theatre & Arts
Theatre resuming at Shilpakala Academy from Oct 23
Three performance halls of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) -- National Theatre, Experimental Theatre and Studio Theatre -- are set to open their doors to theatre lovers of the country from October 23, after over seven months of closure.
1 October 2020, 14:17 PM
When the shows don’t go on
As we wrestle with the coronavirus pandemic, theatre artistes and production workers are trying to figure out how to stay afloat and take care of their community, since the very notion of live entertainment has become taboo.
15 May 2020, 18:00 PM
‘Frankenstein’ and ‘Anthony & Cleopatra’ streaming for free on YouTube
The National Theatre in London recently announced that live recordings of Danny Boyle's Frankenstein and Shakespeare's Antony & Cleopatra, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Ralph Fiennes, respectively, will be available to stream as part of the National Theatre at Home series.
2 May 2020, 08:51 AM
Dhaka Padatik celebrates 40 years of excellence
Dhaka Padatik, one of the leading theatre groups in the country, arranged a two-day long event at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, commemorating the groups’ 40 years.
12 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Dhaka Theatre: A legacy
One of the most illustrious theatre troupes in the capital, Dhaka Theatre was predominantly formed by young freedom fighters including prominent filmmaker, Nasir Uddin Yousuff, renowned playwright and theatre artiste Selim Al Deen.
12 March 2020, 18:00 PM
'Khoabnama’ at the Jahangirnagar University campus
Marking their 40th founding anniversary, Jahangirnagar Theatre staged their 37th production, ‘Khoabnama’, at the Jahangirnagar University campus yesterday.
16 February 2020, 18:00 PM
Theatre festival ‘Muktir Chetonay Shilpito Srijon Choturtho Barshik Natyautshab 2020’ held
The Department of Drama and Dramatics of Chittagong University (CU) arranged the theatre festival, Muktir Chetonay Shilpito Srijon Choturtho Barshik Natyautshab 2020, recently. Cultural Affairs Minister K M Khalid, MP, attended the festival as the chief guest.
23 January 2020, 18:00 PM
An evening adorned with colours of Kathak
The impeccable footwork and storytelling of the dancers of Nrityanchal and Guru Shishya Parampara, along with the masters Shibli Mohammad and Shamim Ara Nipa, captivated the audience at ICCR Scholar’s Evening: Colours of Kathak.
19 January 2020, 18:00 PM
Tirjak Natyamela 2019 begins today at TIC
Renowned thespians Bibhash Chakraborty and Mamunur Rashid will inaugurate the Tirjak Natyamela and Natya-Smarok Exhibition at 4:30pm today at the venue.
24 December 2019, 18:00 PM
Kathak Dance Festival begins at Chhayanaut
A three-day Kathak dance festival began yesterday at the main auditorium of Chhayanaut Shangskriti Bhavan in Dhanmondi.
24 December 2019, 18:00 PM
‘Notuner Utshab 2019’ kicks off today
The seven-day long theatre fest, Notuner Utshab 2019, begins today at the National Theatre Hall, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA). It is supported by the Ministry of Culture, Unilever, Berger Paints and Dhaka Bank Limited.
28 November 2019, 18:00 PM
‘Dear Papa’ at BSA today
In celebration of Natya Dhara’s 27-year anniversary, a three-day festival underway at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA). On the second day of the festival, India’s Institute of
28 November 2019, 18:00 PM
‘IDLC Theatre Festival 2019’ concludes at BSA
IDLC Theatre Festival 2019 concluded at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), recently. Professor Emeritus Dr Sherajul Islam Choudhury attended the closing ceremony as the
25 November 2019, 18:00 PM
‘Notuner Utshab 2019’ to commence from November 29
Announcing the inaugural ceremony of the Notuner Utshab 2019, a press conference, hosted by the organisers Nagorik Natya Sampradaya, was held at the Conference Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), yesterday. The event was presided by former Minister of Cultural Affairs, Asaduzzaman Noor, MP.
23 November 2019, 18:00 PM
IDLC Theatre Festival 2019
On the concluding day of IDLC Theatre Festival 2019, Arshinagar will stage ‘Rahu Chandaler Har’ (inset), at the Experimental Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) from 6:30 pm onwards.
22 November 2019, 18:00 PM
IDLC Theatre Fest 2019
On the second day of IDLC Theatre Fest 2019, the play ‘Let Me Out’ by Tarua will be staged at the Experi-mental Hall, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), at 5 pm.
19 November 2019, 18:00 PM
‘BotTala Rangamela 2019’ begins
The eleven-day international theatre festival, BotTala Rangamela 2019, began yesterday at the Liberation War Museum in Agargaon.
17 November 2019, 18:00 PM
‘BotTala Ranga Mela 2019’ kicks off today
The eleven-day international theatre festival, BotTala Ranga Mela 2019, organised by BotTala—a performance space, begins today. This is the third edition of the festival, which will take place at the premises of Liberation War Museum, Agargaon.
15 November 2019, 18:00 PM
‘Amra Teen Jon’
Loko Natya Dal will perform their new play, ‘Amra Teen Jon’ at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy’s National Theatre Hall at 7 pm today. This is their 6th showing of the play.
14 November 2019, 18:00 PM
‘Nichu Tolar Manush’
The five-day theatre festival on the play ‘Nichu Tolar Manush’, staged at Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University (JKKNIU), concluded on Thursday.
9 November 2019, 18:00 PM