Nadia Samdani MBE, the Co-founder of the Samdani Art Foundation and Dhaka Art Summit has been awarded with the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of Arts and Letters) by the French Ministry of Culture.

Back in 16th century, small portraits were made using vellum, copper, ivory etc. The portraits were part of illuminators that held a manuscript and a medal.

On March 2, Kala Kendra inaugurated “Nutrition Stories: Collaborative Responsibility for Change”.

Nine individuals and one institution have been chosen for this year's Swadhinata Padak, across several categories.

Today turns out to be a festive Friday of cultural programmes as three marvelous cultural events greet the audience in different parts of Dhaka.

Earlier today, renowned British-Bangladeshi art patron Nadia Samdani came to learn that the French Ministry of Culture would be honouring her with the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.

On March 4, the “China-Bangladesh Culture & Art Night” took place at the National Theater Auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.

In memory of the late Ruby Ghuznavi, a discussion programme, along with an exhibition, was organised at Bengal Shilpalay on Thursday, March 2 around at 6.30 pm. The exhibition was inaugurated by Dr Parveen Hasan, Vice-Chancellor of Central Women's University.

Virtual Museum Bangladesh celebrates the first-year anniversary of its beta version launch with the inauguration of a new historical site in their museum.

On February 23, 2023, Bengal Shilpalay held the book launch ceremony for “Portraits of Artists”, coupled with an exhibition.

Noted director-actor Mamunur Rashid will inaugurate the weeklong street-theatre festival as the Chief Guest at 4:30pm, while Golam Kuddus, the president of Sammilita Sangskritik Jote, will be present as the Special Guest.

The festival included four exhibitions, namely Made in Bangladesh by Prachyanat, Voices of Bangladesh by iCan Foundation, Moheshkhali Exhibition by University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh and Hum Studio Interactive, and Auyoni: Beyond Sexuality by Ayreen Khan which were displayed at Gallery 1 of the BSA.

Yesterday evening was about Kathak, one of the eight forms of classical dancing known for its sophisticated footwork and graceful hand gestures or Mudras. Around 300 dancers graced the stage in perfect synchrony and symphony to the beats of the tabla and flute.

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh and Korea’s friendship, the two-day-long Korean Cultural Festival 2023, orgasnised by KOICA in collaboration with the Korean Embassy and the local Korean community in Bangladesh, concluded today at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB).

The decline in river water and how we are losing our natural resource has been beautifully portrayed through “Nodi Nebe!” –a photography exhibition by Kakoli Prodhan. This is a plea to save rivers, as they have life too.  

Co-curated with The South Asia Gallery Collective, the museum will celebrate the contribution of the South Asian community in the UK. It will further encourage the younger generations to learn more about South Asian heritage and culture.

During the workshop, the eight artists –Dina Zaman, Sadia Hussain Ether, Abir Shome, Syed Tareq Rahman, Jewel A. Rob, Sanjid Mahmud, Rupam Roy, Emran Sohel produced art pieces along with the kids of Shishupolli. Dina herself wore full white clothes and asked the kids to paint on them. They also painted with the art supplies they received at the workshop. It ended with a small cultural program by the residents of Shishupolli.

Artist community comes together for child with heart complications

Daagi’s latest exhibition, which has been titled “Zero Calorie”, tries to re-explore our contemporary issues, questioning and reminding us of the usual narratives which are underlyingly problematic and collectively ignored. For instance, even their choice of words in the exhibition title and note has a metaphorical meaning too.

The workshop will feature eight emerging Bangladeshi artists with their 2D, collaborative, and collective artworks.