Swapnadal stages 'Tringsha Shatabdi' on Independence Day
25 March 2026, 13:09 PM
Entertainment
Shilpakala Academy to host ‘Chand Raat Eid Anondo Utshob’
20 March 2026, 11:00 AM
Theatre & Arts
Documentary on Bangladeshi architect Rafiq Azam to premiere at Sydney Opera House
15 March 2026, 14:43 PM
Culture
Bangladeshi migrants perform in Lisbon play exploring immigrant life
14 March 2026, 13:14 PM
Theatre & Arts
‘Tabula Rasa’ to be staged at Dhaka University
11 March 2026, 18:55 PM
Theatre & Arts
Threads that refuse to fade
9 March 2026, 18:28 PM
Culture
BotTala to stage 100th show of ‘Khona’ at Shaheed Minar
7 March 2026, 11:41 AM
Theatre & Arts
Swapnadal to celebrate Women’s Day with awards and staging of ‘Helen Keller’
5 March 2026, 15:27 PM
Culture
Recitation artistes to hold protest against rape and abuse today
3 March 2026, 11:38 AM
Theatre & Arts
Edge Gallery pays tribute to 1952 language movement through art and history
28 February 2026, 12:52 PM
Theatre & Arts
Sisimpur Bangladesh celebrates its 19th anniversary
The program, designed to promote learning among children at the pre-primary and primary levels in the areas of literacy, numeracy, health, nutrition, safety, environment, gender equity, social responsibility, mutual respect, and diversity, began its journey in 2005 with support from the American people through USAID.
16 April 2024, 06:20 AM
Mamunur Rashid’s play ‘Company’ to stage today
Mamunur Rashid himself is part of the cast of this theatrical play. The artiste stated that staging a play on Eid is a record-making event in the country.
11 April 2024, 10:15 AM
‘Alponay Boishakh 1431’ set to welcome Bengali New Year
Asiatic Experiential Marketing Limited is hosting the annual ‘Alponay Boishakh’ from 2012 to 2019, organising a cherished Alpona drawing celebration at Manik Mia Avenue in the capital and different locations nationwide to welcome the Bangla New Year.
8 April 2024, 10:45 AM
Chhayanaut’s call to celebrate humanity this Bangla New Year
Since its inception in the 1960s as a form of resistance against Pakistani rule, Chhayanaut's New Year celebration at Ramna Batamul in Dhaka has become a hallmark event, marking the commencement of the Bangla New Year’s festivities.
7 April 2024, 05:04 AM
World Press Photo Foundation announces 2024 Asia regional winners
Drik Picture Library, in collaboration with World Press Photo, has announced the regional winners of the 2024 World Press Photo Contest for Asia. The announcement was made during a webinar earlier today, featuring ASM Rezaur Rahman, General Manager of Drik Picture Library, and Anna Lena Mehr, Contest Director of World Press Photo, alongside the winning photographers.
3 April 2024, 14:57 PM
Canadian Bangla Theatre Alliance celebrates World Theatre Day
Canadian Bangla Theatre Alliance has celebrated World Theatre Day with cultural programmes and soulful discussions.
1 April 2024, 10:21 AM
Nazir Hossain’s ‘Boishakh in the Land of Tiger’ roars to life at AFD
Each painting in the exhibition tells a unique story, inspired by folklore, mythology, and the artist’s own imagination. From lush forests teeming with wildlife to bustling village scenes and joyous Boishakh festivities, they offer a glimpse into a world of beauty, wonder, and timeless tradition. He employs a unique blend of folk motifs, indigenous symbols, and captivating fables, to weave a narrative enriched in cultural significance. Some paintings also have references to other art forms, like nakshi katha and rickshaw painting, to name a few.
31 March 2024, 11:12 AM
'Small Format' exhibition brings together contemporary art from 32 diverse artists
The exhibition presents a selection of 142 artworks encompassing various mediums such as wood engraving, pen, lithograph, watercolour, acrylic, and mixed media on canvas and paper.
31 March 2024, 07:13 AM
N’oubliez pas Novera: Rediscovering the pioneer of Bangladesh’s modern sculpture
In August of 1960, on the ground floor of the Central Public Library building of the University of Dhaka, showcasing 75 of her artworks sculpted between 1956 and 1960, Novera Ahmed had her first solo exhibition titled “Inner Gaze." This formidable exhibition arguably sparked the genesis of modern sculpting practice in both West and then East Pakistan (now present-day Bangladesh). She was the first-ever sculptor from the undivided Pakistani region.
30 March 2024, 06:30 AM
Mamunur Rashid’s new play ‘Company’ to mesmerise audience on Eid
The play is centred around a timeline of 1744-1757 when British imperialism began to spread around the globe, especially the Indian subcontinent, to consciously rule them.
28 March 2024, 05:34 AM
‘Infrathin’: Exploring existence through art
In the collaborative embrace of “Infrathin”, the artists channel their creative energies, forming a cohesive vessel that not only captivates but also reflects the significance of the world around us
26 March 2024, 13:00 PM
Bengal’s revolutionary journey through slogans
Whenever an oppressive force tried to forcefully take their land and rice, the people of this country conjured up such resistance that even the strongest of forces had to retreat.
26 March 2024, 09:24 AM
Zainul Abedin's painting sold for record $381 000
Recently, in New York, two paintings by Zainul Abedin were auctioned at Sotheby's, with the "Santal Couples" painting fetching an amount that art enthusiasts consider staggering and a testament to the profound value of Abedin's artistic contributions. The other painting sold during the same auction by Abedin is an oil painting featuring a seated woman.
23 March 2024, 06:50 AM
BSA organises puppetry shows to revive nearly-lost art form
In a bid to revive that nostalgia, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) arranged a variety of programmes, including discussions and puppetry shows marking World Puppetry Day on March 21.
22 March 2024, 07:09 AM
AFD’s ‘Boishakh in the Land of Tiger’ exhibition to kick off on Friday
A solo exhibition featuring the works of Patua Nazir Hossain is set to grace La Gallerie at the Alliance Française de Dhaka.
21 March 2024, 13:51 PM
Shilpakala Academy to celebrate World Mime Day tomorrow
On the day, followed by a discussion on Marcel Marceau's life, work, and the significance of the day, theatre troupe Swapnadal’s "Macbeth" will be showcased at 7:30pm.
21 March 2024, 06:47 AM
Mohammad Shoaib, a poster artist of the golden era, passes away
A more prominent poster artist of that golden era, 69-year-old Mohammad Shoaib – lovingly known as ‘Ustad Shoaib,’ passed away on Sunday (March 17). It was revealed that even in his last moments, he was painting.
19 March 2024, 05:21 AM
Lyricist Rafiquzzaman to receive Swadhinata Padak 2024
Amongst them, legendary lyricist Mohammad Rafiquzzaman has been nominated for his contribution to the cultural arena.
16 March 2024, 06:43 AM
‘The School for Wives’ returns to Shilpakala Academy
The play proceeds to what happens after that, and if Arnolphe succeeds in his motif.
15 March 2024, 11:42 AM
I went to my mother’s grave and cried: Shibli Mohammad on Ekushey Padak honour
A trendsetter by his own merit and steadfast promoter of the inclusion of male classical dancers in Bangladesh, Shibli Mohammad is trained by one of the biggest names of classical dancing in South Asia, late Pandit Birju Maharaj, the father of Kathak dance.
11 March 2024, 02:51 AM