To promote the manifestation of the artistic mind among the young generation, Concord Entertainment Ltd and Polar Ice Cream are set to jointly organise the 3rd season of the “Polar Ice Cream Moner Shukhe Aaki” art competition.

Showcasing despair, the blossoming of nature, and the struggle of being locked down inside your own house, New York-based Bangladeshi artist Kazi Rakib's solo exhibition “Fragile Moments”, organised by Galleri Kaya, was inaugurated in the capital yesterday.

Prominent cartoonist Syed Rashad Imam Tanmoy, in association with A2i HD Media and Cartoon People, a community of Bangladeshi cartoonists and visual storytellers, has launched a show titled, “Cartoon Cartoon”. It airs on BTV, and is awaiting release on Duronto Television.

Honouring the traditions and history of the Indian subcontinent, students of the Theatre and Madia Department of Tejgaon College staged the historical play “Razia Sultan” yesterday at the Principal Abdur Rashid Auditorium of the college.

Commemorating the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s Birth Centenary Celebration, advertisement agency Mattra organised the event, ‘Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib: Mohajibon Path’, featuring the largest scroll painting of the Father of the Nation, by noted artist Shahjahan Ahmed Bikash.

Starting her journey with theatre, Sanjida Preeti moved from one medium to another, earning praises for her realistic screen presence and down-to-earth role choices. After the success of her recent releases, including critically acclaimed OTT productions like “Taqdeer”, Preeti is looking forward to exploring the digital platforms while trying out in films.

Honouring the Language Movement of 1952, a 15-day theatre festival opened at Kabi Nazrul Auditorium in Sylhet on February 24.

After bagging the National Film Award in 11 categories, the Gazi Rakayet directorial, “Gor” (The Grave) is set to return to movie theatres.

Prominent theatre troupe Prachyanat celebrated their 25th founding anniversary yesterday. On the occasion of International Mother Language Day, their website (www.prachyanat.com) was launched as a part of their year-long silver jubilee celebrations.

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) celebrated their 48th founding anniversary today through elaborate arrangements. 

An exhibition of archeological finds from the excavation of the residence of the famous Muslim ruler Ulugh Khanjahan began in Sundarghona area of Bagerhat Sadar Upazila on Friday. Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Azizur Rahman inaugurated the five-day exhibition at residence area of Khanjahan.

For the past five years, Open Space Theatre (OST) has been an important catalyst in creating a new sub-culture of theatregoers from all walks of life.

Celebrating an illustrious journey of 49 years, Nagorik Natya Sampradaya is hosting the second instalment of their “Notuner Utshab”. The festival had commenced in 2019, showcasing 5 news plays from rising theatre troupes around the country.

Remember Shirin Alter Shela’s stunning attire in the final round of the Miss Universe pageant in Georgia?

A security guard’s ‘boredom’ on his first day at the office turned costly for a Russian art gallery after he allegedly drew eyes on a faceless figure painting worth $1 million. 

A two-month-long exhibition, organised by Bangladeshi artist, researcher, and curator Dipa Mahbuba Yasmin will be held at Birmingham’s capital of culture, the Midlands Arts Center - also known as MAC, from February 5 to April 4.

Prokash Chandro Saha, also known as P C Saha, is a prominent magician. His father, R P Saha, was a reputed illusionist who founded Jonaki Jadu Chakra in 1974. It is one of the oldest magic troupes licensed by the Bangladeshi government. PC Saha now runs the troupe.

Twenty-four eminent personalities will get the country's second highest civilian award, the Ekushey Padak, this year in recognition of their contributions to various fields.

Theatre troupe Aranyak Natyadal celebrated its 50th anniversary yesterday. Noted thespian Mamunur Rashid, along with other noted theatre artistes, founded the troupe right after Bangladesh’s liberation.

Winners of the Bangla Academy Sahitya Puroshkar 2021 were announced in eleven categories recently.