Shilpakala Academy marks Independence Day and Theatre Day with cultural events
26 March 2026, 13:30 PM
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
‘Bornomala’: A visual lesson on Bengali language
There are numerous indigenous languages at the risk of becoming extinct. ‘“Bornomala” was conceived with the aim to preserve all these languages and capture their beauty in the form of art.
13 May 2023, 11:02 AM
Remembering Syed Badruddin Hossain: Theatre festival underway
On May 12, well known theatre troupe, Padatik Natya Sangsad kicked-off a week-long theatre festival, "Syed Badruddin Hossain Smrity Natyautsab o Smarak Sammanona 2022-23" at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).
13 May 2023, 07:16 AM
A guide to Gallery ‘Para’
Another chunk of the city that contains more food for our soul –Lalmatia, otherwise known as the Gallery Para. There are six galleries, not all of which are widely known to the common mass. Let us dive deeper into it.
12 May 2023, 08:19 AM
4 theatre troupes demand answers from Group Theatre Federation
The letter was sent to Liaquat Ali Lucky, Chairman, Group Theatre Federation, earlier on April 13, which has been revealed today to the media.
10 May 2023, 14:47 PM
‘Feelings of Peace’: Artist Sardar Samsul Islam’s last wish
The inauguration of “Feelings of Peace”—a solo art exhibition by the late Sardar Samsul Islam, took place at Gallery Chitrak in Dhanmondi on May 6, 2023. The ceremony was graced by the presence of veteran artist and cartoonist Rafiqun Nabi as the chief guest, and artist Shaheed Kabir as the special guest.
9 May 2023, 12:04 PM
An inadvertent encounter with Buddha
Treasuring the tranquility, philosophy, and beliefs of Buddha, the exhibition titled "From Suffering to Liberation: Buddha of Bengal" radiated a sense of ease presented in style.
9 May 2023, 04:12 AM
Aloptogin Tushar’s solo exhibition underway at Galleri Kaya
Described as a devoted painter and artist by his peers, Tushar has created many paintings and drawings in various mediums in the span of his career.
6 May 2023, 10:20 AM
Ramendu, Ferdousi to perform ‘Love Letters’ tonight
Speaking to The Daily Star, Ramendu shared that the play has been translated into many different languages. A lot of stories are told in the letters, including the story of a couple reminiscing their past.
5 May 2023, 12:30 PM
AFD brings special exhibition during Buddha Purnima
On Wednesday, Alliance Française de Dhaka held the opening ceremony for their latest group art exhibition. Titled “From Suffering to Liberation: Buddha of Bengal”, the event was inaugurated at La Galerie around 5:00 pm, on May 3.
4 May 2023, 11:03 AM
41st Jatiya Rabindra Sangeet Sammelan kicks-off tomorrow
The 41st Jatiya Rabindra Sangeet Sammelan is all set to start this Thursday. This year’s theme is 'Tumi Nobo Nobo Rup a Asho Prane'.
3 May 2023, 12:44 PM
‘Prachya and Dualmonism’ –Tamima Sultana interprets Selim Al Deen’s play
The interior of Kala Kendra holds Tamima’s surreal artworks. Being asked about ‘dualmonism’, Tamima said that it is the art philosophy of Salim Al Deen where an idea or a concept can be expressed through several art forms; just like Dhaka Theater actors performed “Prachya” brilliantly, she attempted to depict the play through her paintings.
2 May 2023, 11:40 AM
Student eats banana artwork at Seoul museum
According to the BBC report, the artwork created by Maurizio Cattelan is called 'Comedian'. The artwork featured a ripe banana duct-taped to the wall.
1 May 2023, 13:47 PM
Bangladeshi photographer awarded prestigious Alexia Grant
On April 19, the names of the grant recipients were announced.
1 May 2023, 12:12 PM
The musings of sway
29 April marks “International Dance Day”, initiated in 1982 by the Dance Committee of ITI (International Theatre Institute) celebrating the birth anniversary of Jean-George Noverre, (1727-1810 the creator of modern ballet). The day is celebrated with high spirits in the dance community to make people aware of the value and importance of the dance.
29 April 2023, 05:07 AM
A conversation of ‘Self-Love’ with Nazia Andaleeb Preema
Her passion for dynamic techniques has resulted in her doing 25 solo expositions in Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, China, Thailand, Japan, USA, UK, Turkey, Morocco, and Uzbekistan.
25 April 2023, 09:59 AM
Botched Eid greeting exposes 'shortcut' AI art
The telecom company could not have anticipated AI to make such a blunder.
22 April 2023, 14:44 PM
Remembering Faraaz through Proshanta Karmakar’s Art
Slated to run till April 19, 2023, the exhibition also has abstract paintings in bright colors and letters inspired from love and compassion that is extended towards Faraaz Ayaaz Hossain, by the people he has left behind.
15 April 2023, 10:15 AM
UODA students adorn Dhanmondi Lake with Baishakh artwork
Overnight, students from the 52nd, 60th and 61st batch of University of Development Alternatives (UODA) decided to take to Dhanmondi Lake and paint all the walls, seats and entrances with the colours of Baishakh.
14 April 2023, 12:56 PM
A ‘Baishakhi’ rebellion against negativity
In the context of Bangladesh, the festival of Pahela Baishakh is doubly important, as we fought for our right to be Bengali and to speak in Bangla. Therefore, when a legal notice was sent opposing the celebrations of Mangal Shobhajatra, came together to protest that notice.
14 April 2023, 04:00 AM
Nothing can dampen the spirits of Charukola students
Preparations underway for celebrating Pahela Baishakh with grandeur
13 April 2023, 14:49 PM