‘The Transient’: Fleeting Emotions through Aneek Mustafa Anwar’s lenses

In collaboration with the German Embassy, Kala Kendra inaugurated “Transient”, Aneek Mustafa Anwar’s first solo photography exhibition, on September 23, 2022. The ceremony was graced by the presence of His Excellency Achim Troster, the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany. Photographer and Principal of Counter Foto- A Center for Visual Arts, Saiful Huq Omi also attended the event as a guest. Curated by Wakilur Rahman, the exhibition started off after the valuable speeches from the guests.
10 October 2022, 04:47 AM

Ekushey Padak winning artist Samarjit Roy Chowdhury no more

Renowned artist Samarjit Roy Chowdhury has passed away. He breathed his last in a private hospital in the country’s capital, at 2:40 pm today. The news of his death was confirmed  by the artist’s son, Surajit Chowdhury.
9 October 2022, 13:04 PM

Asaf’s lens creates magic at UN General Assembly

A Solo Photo Exhibition by Bangladeshi photographer Asaf Ud Daula was held, at the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
9 October 2022, 05:00 AM

‘Ephemeral Reflection’: Art for a Cause

The inauguration ceremony for “Ephemeral Reflection” took place in Arcadia Arts, a contemporary art gallery in Banani on September 23.
8 October 2022, 03:01 AM

An ode to plurality, coexistence and diversity

In a congregation of a diverse range of genres under the same evening sky, that is how Moheener Ghoraguli’s 1977 classic came alive on Thursday, in the TSC swimming pool area of the University of Dhaka—with psychedelic tunes tessellated through folk melodies.
3 October 2022, 12:15 PM

Artist Samarjit Roy Choudhury in critical condition

Renowned contemporary artist Samarjit Roy Choudhury is admitted at Labaid Cardiac Hospital’s Coronary Care Unit (CCU). The news was confirmed through his son Surajit Roy Choudhury’s social media post.
30 September 2022, 10:27 AM

A search for space and meaning: Iftikhar Uddin Ahmed’s solo exhibition ends today

“Searching for Space”, a solo exhibition featuring Iftikhar Uddin Ahmed's artworks is currently underway at La Galerie, Alliance Francaise, Dhaka.
30 September 2022, 06:07 AM

Across the pages of ‘Himur Kolpito Diary’

Baatighar Theatre’s “Himur Kolpito Diary” was performed on Tuesday evening in the Studio Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
30 September 2022, 02:50 AM

‘Reflections’: Irani Ahmed’s sorcery of fabric and stitches

The inauguration of “Reflections”—a solo exhibition by Irani Ahmed—took place at Gallery Chitrak on Friday, September 23.
29 September 2022, 07:00 AM

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy to celebrate PM’s birthday today

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has arranged a round of programmes to celebrate Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s 76th birthday today.
28 September 2022, 06:19 AM

Cast of ‘Beauty Circus’ joins Prachyanat on stage

Prachyanat, a prolific Bangladeshi theatre troupe, presented its 35th production of “Pulsiraat” at the Experimental Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on the evening of September 26.
27 September 2022, 11:17 AM

Jamal Ahmed and Kanak Chanpa Chakma in USA’s ‘Symphony of Rivers and Hills’

Abinta Gallery of Fine Arts is going to organise an exclusive duet art exhibition titled “Symphony of Rivers and Hills” at Gandhi Memorial Center, 4748 Western avenue, Bethesda, MD 20816, Washington DC, USA on October 15. Two eminent Bangladeshi artists, Jamal Ahmed and Kanak Chanpa Chakma, are all set to travel from Bangladesh to USA to showcase 44 of their artworks (22 works depicted by each) for the fortnight-long exhibition.
26 September 2022, 06:02 AM

‘Beauty Circus’ team to visit Prachyanat’s ‘Pulsiraat’ tomorrow

The “Beauty Circus” team will be in attendance at Prachyanat’s popular play “Pulsiraat”, tomorrow at 7 pm in the Experimental Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. The film’s cast including Jaya Ahsan and Ferdous Ahmed, along with its director, Mahmud Didar, and many others will be present at the programme.
25 September 2022, 12:53 PM

2 Bangladeshi artists featured on popular K-pop website, Allkpop

K-pop sensation, BTS has a huge fanbase in Bangladesh. Some of their fans are talented singers and artistes in their own right.
25 September 2022, 11:51 AM

Children jubilant at Sufia Kamal Shangskriti Prangon’s art camp

Aimed towards participants aged between 3 to 16 years, the event included hands-on classes on paper crafts, clay art, and painting. In the separate practice stations arranged for each art form, the children were seen engrossed in the fun demonstrations by professional instructors. They were fixated on creating their own pieces with palpable enthusiasm.
24 September 2022, 12:35 PM

Cartoon People celebrates first comic book publication

“Cartoon People Festival” is a three-day long cartoon exhibition that celebrates the inception of Cartoon People and their first comic book publication. The exhibition has been open-for-all from September 23 to 25, and is organized at Moar, Gulshan.
24 September 2022, 10:07 AM

‘Nil Chhaya’ reconjures ghosts of Bengal’s Indigo Revolution

‘Nil Chhaya' connects the Indigo Revolt to the oppressions faced by present day garment factory workers in Bangladesh.
24 September 2022, 09:03 AM

18 cultural icons get Shilpakala Padak

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy awarded the “Shilpakala Padak 2019 and 2020” to 18 cultural personalities and two cultural organisations during an event at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy yesterday.
22 September 2022, 18:00 PM

18 cultural icons receive Shilpakala Padak 2019 & 2020

Some of the most gifted cultural figures in the country graced the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), as they attended the award giving ceremony for “Shilpakala Padak 2019 and 2020”.
22 September 2022, 13:46 PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina witnesses photo exhibition on Padma Bridge at UN

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday visited the photo exhibition on Padma Bridge at the United Nations (UN) headquarters.
22 September 2022, 05:40 AM