Shilpakala Academy marks Independence Day and Theatre Day with cultural events
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Theatre & Arts
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
Vibrant Bangladeshi art takes center-stage at Aloki
The inaugural event of Platforms, a programme dedicated to celebrating and promoting the vibrant art scene of Bangladesh, was held on October 13, at Aloki. Platforms is essentially an online art gallery, that launched its official website on September 25.
14 October 2023, 11:42 AM
Artist Mahbubur Rahman’s exhibition ‘Quarantine’ begins today
The opening ceremony of the exhibition comprising multi-dimensional artworks of artist Mahbubur Rahman will be held today at 5 pm. The exhibit titled, “Quarantine”, has been organised at the Kamrul Hasan Exhibition (level 1) of Bengal Shilpalay in Dhanmondi.
12 October 2023, 18:13 PM
Inside Shayema Rahim’s canvas: Discussing abstract art, legendary lineage
Novera Ahmed is known to me as ‘Rani khala’, and I hold her in tremendous respect as my aunt. She was a trailblazer, unafraid to pursue her dreams regardless of societal expectations. As an artist, I do feel the weight of comparison, but she exists on a different plane.
12 October 2023, 10:39 AM
Ganga Jamuna theatre festival going strong
Ganga Jamuna Cultural and Theatre Festival tantalises the audience with a plethora of performances, dance recitals, and art. A
massive crowd has greeted the festival every day up till now, and The twelve-day-long festival will still continue for six more days.
11 October 2023, 10:23 AM
The journey of street art in Bangladesh
Street art's journey is a global phenomenon that has transformed from its roots as an act of vandalism into a respected and influential art movement. In Bangladesh, this evolution has taken various forms, reflecting the changing socio-political landscape and the artistic expressions of its people.
10 October 2023, 18:05 PM
BSA organises 2-day tribute on SM Sultan's death anniversary
A total of forty paintings by world-renowned artists are being displayed at the National Art Gallery. Additionally, paintings by various artists from the country have also been included in the exhibition. The exhibition will run from October 9 to 17.
10 October 2023, 06:31 AM
Ganga Jamuna cultural festival kicks off with splendour and zeal
One of the country's largest cultural initiatives, the Ganga-Jamuna Theatre and Cultural Festival, commenced with grandeur at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on Friday.
7 October 2023, 05:59 AM
Poet Asad Chowdhury no more
Noted poet Asad Chowdhury died today in Toronto, Canada. He was 80 years old.
5 October 2023, 07:48 AM
Country’s largest theatre festival to kick off on October 6
Organised by Ganga Jamuna Shangskritik Porshod, the event will take place at the National Theatre Hall, Experimental Theatre Hall and Studio Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), and Dr Nilima Ibrahim Auditorium of Mohila Samity.
4 October 2023, 14:08 PM
Ramendu Majumdar condemns assault on poet Radhapada Roy and calls for swift justice
Peot Radhapada Roy, hailing from Kurigram, was attacked by two villagers last Saturday. Expressing his grief and thoughts on this case, renowned cultural persona Ramendu Majumdar shared a few words with The Daily Star
3 October 2023, 12:14 PM
Morshed Mishu becomes environmental saviour with 'Khale Hobe'
Cartoonist Morshed Mishu initiated awareness by organising a two-day cleaning event called “Khale Hobe” for the canal of Mohamadia Housing Limited, Mohammadpur (Road 1- 4).
3 October 2023, 11:58 AM
Ganga Jamuna cultural festival to kick off on Friday
The Ganga-Jamuna Theatre and Cultural Festival, one of the major theatre festivals of the country, will commence at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on Friday (October 6).
2 October 2023, 04:30 AM
DU’s Central Annual Drama Festival to kick off with 15 riveting plays
This year's drama festival promises an exhilarating roster of 15 plays authored by luminaries in Bengali literature, including works by Rabindranath Tagore, Bankim Chattopadhyay, Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay, Ahmod Sofa, Selim Al Deen, Munier Choudhury, and Syed Shamsul Haque.
2 October 2023, 04:10 AM
Caravaggio: Light, shadows and scandals
It was an era where the greatest paintings served as sublime examples of ideal beauty, linear perspective, and balanced compositions, emphasising the artists' talents while fulfilling the desires of their patrons. However, breaking away from the dominant tradition of painting of the time, Caravaggio made a divine entrance onto the scene with his masterpiece, "The Calling of Saint Matthew".
1 October 2023, 11:36 AM
BSA arranges 12-day puppet show in 120 locations
Thus, to engage and inspire people from all walks of lives in Bangladesh, BSA took this initiative in 120 locations across the country through the presentations of 30 puppetry troupes nationwide. The festival will run until October 10.
29 September 2023, 10:21 AM
‘Mrittika Mohey’: The homebound call of a travelling artist
The title of the art exhibition, “Mrittika Mohey”, by Karu Titas, signifies a homebound call of one’s root and the mystifying allure of it. It suggests that the destination is merely an illusion of completion, while the true significance lies in the journey itself.
25 September 2023, 18:05 PM
'Chitrito Mritshilpo': A trip to memory lane
Our recent visit to Bengal Shilpalay on the closing day of “Bangladesher Lokoshilpo: Chitrito Mritshilpo” took both my mother and me back to our cherished childhood.
25 September 2023, 15:00 PM
Mark Rothko: Elegy in Colour
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Rothko's most perilous battleground was his own mind, as he battled depression throughout his life, even at the zenith of his career and personal life.
25 September 2023, 12:51 PM
Harmony of Colours: 16 artists collaborate in Abinta Gallery's latest showing
An exclusive group art exhibition titled “Harmony of Colors” organised by Abinta Gallery of Fine Arts began, yesterday. The exhibit features a number of artworks conducted by a group of senior artists renowned in the art scene around the world.
24 September 2023, 09:52 AM
‘Rising from the Ashes’ arrives in Bangladesh
The noted exhibition, "Rising from the Ashes," has finally arrived in Bangladesh after traveling through five nations. This collaboration features artworks by Turkish and Bangladeshi artists, focusing on the aftermath of an earthquake.
23 September 2023, 10:53 AM