The inauguration of “My Blue Stories”—the solo painting exhibition of Russian artist, Sofya Yechina—took place at Gallery Chitrak on October 24. Dr Hasan Mahmud, Honourable Minister of Information was present as the chief guest of the event. Also present at event, were His Excellency (HE) Alexander Vikentyevich Mantytskiy, Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh, as the special guest, and pioneer cartoonist Prof Rafiqun Nabi as the chairperson. “My Blue Stories” has been curated by art critic Aminur Rahman.

Remembering the late Indian singer, cultural icon and politician from Assam, Dr Bhupen Hazarika on his 11th death anniversary, State Minister for Cultural Affairs KM Khalid mentions, “Hazarika's songs played an influential role during the 1971 Liberation War of Bangladesh.”

Commemorating the legacy of thespian Syed Mohidul Islam, a five day-long event "Mohidul Islam Sharan Utsab 2022” is underway at Bangladesh Shipakala Academy from November 4 onwards. This year, the ‘Mohidul Islam Padak’ has been conferred to theatre personality and professor of Dhaka University’s Theatre and Performance Studies department, Dr Israfeel Shaheen.

With the intent of answering the question, 'what defines Bangla Lokonritya?', prominent dance maestros and artistes gathered together at the roundtable discussion titled, “Shekorer Shondhane Bangla Lokonritya”. The event was organised by Nrityanchal and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on November 2. Hosted by Shamim Ara Nipa and Shibli Mohammad—both of whom are dancers and choreographers in their own right—the event took place at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.

Commemorating the legacy of playwright, actor, and director Syed Mohidul Islam, the “Syed Mohidul Islam Sharan Utsab 2022” will commence on November 4 and run till November 8, at National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA). The event is organised by Batikrom Nattyagosty.

Watercolour is one of the simplest yet challenging mediums of painting. Once you start a piece, it’s a race against time as one must know how to time the layers of paints. Thus it requires the utmost precision to produce a watercolour painting. ‘The Journey’ by artist Arafat Hosen is a marvelous exhibition containing his watercolour pieces.

Edward Ted Kennedy Jr, son of late US senator Edward M Kennedy and nephew to former US President John F Kennedy, visited Bengal Shilpalaya today.

An exhibition titled “The Work of Creation 2”, featuring the works of eminent Bangladeshi artist based in Japan, Kazi Ghiyasuddin, was inaugurated at Bengal Shilpalaya on October 28.

“Karukothon”, a solo exhibition of artist Namira Farzana is currently underway at the Zainul Gallery in the Department of Fine Arts at the University of Dhaka. The exhibition was inaugurated by Professor Dr. A S M Maksud Kamal, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of the University of Dhaka.

I once thought it was impossible to present the magnitude of the novel on stage.

Embroidery is one of the oldest art forms in the history of mankind. The most well-known embroidery of Bangladesh is Nakshi Kantha, done with the threads drawn from saree borders. These used to be cherished gifts in families, the motifs and patterns reflected religious and cultural beliefs, and comprised of flowers, foliage, birds, fish, and animals.

Throughout 11 days, the festival will host a variety of plays, elocution, musical and dance performances by 172 different theatre troupes from Bangladesh and India.

Turongomi Repertory Dance Theatre will join the prestigious "Indonesia International Culture Festival 2022" in Indonesia from October 22-30.

The Asian Dance Committee meeting took place in Gwangju, South Korea between October 13 and 14. The event was organised by the Asia Culture Center. Representatives from several Asian countries attended the meeting, including Bangladeshi dancer, Anisul Islam.

“Hidden Beauty”, Khurshid Saleem's 80th exhibition, will run at Gallery Chitrak till October 22..

Three climate activists appeared in a London court on Saturday on charges of criminal damage after protests including throwing soup over Vincent van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” painting in the National Gallery.

The inauguration of ‘Doob 2.0- a miniaturesque art exhibition’ took place at the EMK Center, Dhanmondi 27, on September 24, 2022. Initiated by Azizee Fawmi Khan, Doob 2.0 is an attempt to point out the changes in our biodiversity caused by gradual urbanisation.

Kendriyo Kochi Kachar Mela celebrated its 66th founding anniversary with a bundle of innocence and creativity, at the Central Kochi Kachar Milonayoton, Shegun Bangicha.

The 40th Jatiya Rabindra Sangeet Sammelan commenced at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Friday. The three-day-long festival was organised at the National Theater Hall auditorium with full-on fervour and excitement.

Noted actor and thespian Masum Aziz is has been battling cancer for several years. He was admitted to a hospital in the capital, two days ago. Now, he has been put on life support, as his physical condition deteriorated on Thursday morning.