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
The first time our flag was hoisted, we were in tears: Sharmila Banerjee
Eminent dancer Sharmila Banerjee is the lead Manipuri instructor at Chhayanaut Sangeet Bidyatan. She also spearheads the dance school, Nritya Nandan. During the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971, she alongside her family were forced to flee to India, as their home in Raozan, Chattogram was completely destroyed.
17 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Dance duo Hero and Chandni on stage after seven years
Marking 50 years of Bangladesh, they performed at a programme in Delhi, India.
17 December 2021, 10:48 AM
Exhibition of rare photos of Bangabandhu begins at Bangladesh Film Archive
An exhibition of rare photos of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman began at Bangladesh Film Archive today.
15 December 2021, 12:51 PM
Solo exhibition ‘Naree Shutro' underway at EMK Center
Jinnatun Jannat’s solo exhibition, ''Naree Shutro'', is currently underway at EMK Center, Dhanmondi. This exhibition is a part of the global campaign, ''16 Days of Activism against Gender-based violence''. The campaign further included a series of virtual discussions, other exhibitions, awareness-raising workshops, and a cultural programme.
15 December 2021, 12:10 PM
Cultural festival ‘Srijone o Shekore’ begins at Bengal Shilpalay
Bengal Foundation, in collaboration with BRAC Bank, inaugurated their five-day cultural festival titled, “Srijone o Shekore” at Bengal Shilpalay earlier today.
14 December 2021, 16:06 PM
BSA’s arrangement marking Martyred Intellectuals Day
Observing the Martyred Intellectuals Day, a cultural programme has been arranged by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), held at Mirpur Martyred Intellectual Memorial, Rayerbazar Boddhobhumi, and BSA.
14 December 2021, 12:17 PM
‘Narir Shopno’ underway at DrikPath Bhobon
“Narir Shopno’’, a group art exhibition organised by Naripokkho, is underway at DrikPath Bhobon in Panthapath. Naripokkho is a women’s activist organisation striving for the advancement of women’s rights and raising collective voices against violence, discrimination and injustice. The exhibition is a part of the organisation’s year-long programme to introduce young women to this platform. Through this programme, Naripokkho aims to create a network of women across generations to strengthen the movement for women’s rights in Bangladesh.
13 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Documenting birth of a nation
Marking the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh's independence, Samdani Art Foundation and Centre for Research and Information (CRI) inaugurated a solo exhibition titled, "Witnessing History in the Making: Photographs by Anne de Henning" at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy today.
10 December 2021, 12:38 PM
Edge Gallery’s ‘Jolokabbo 4: Musings in Watercolour’ opens tomorrow
As another winter approaches, Edge Gallery is set to host “Jolokabbo 4: Musings in Watercolour”, a group exhibition featuring 78 artworks by 39 artists, where visitors can immerse themselves in the painters’ masterly brushstrokes as memories, landscapes, and riverine ways are brought to life through their work.
9 December 2021, 09:52 AM
In remembrance of Khan Sarwar Murshid and Noorjehan Murshid
A remembrance programme for eminent educationist Khan Sarwar Murshid and social activist Noorjehan Murshid was held by Murshid Trust on Wednesday. It was organised marking the 9th death anniversary of Khan Sarwar Murshid at Noorjehan-Murshid Cultural Centre at Dhanmondi in the capital.
9 December 2021, 09:20 AM
Elocutionist Hasan Arif on life support
Eminent elocutionist and General Secretary of Sammilito Sangskritike Jote, Hasan Arif, is on life support at Bangladesh Specialized Hospital, Dhaka.
7 December 2021, 17:04 PM
Cultural Festival of ethnic minorities held in Thakurgaon
The first-ever day-long cultural festival of ethnic minorities in the plain land area was held at Lokayan Biodiversity Museum in Thakurgaon’s sadar upazila on Friday.
5 December 2021, 09:35 AM
Elocutionist Hasan Arif in ICU
Eminent elocutionist and General Secretary of Sammilito Sangskritike Jote, Hasan Arif has been hospitalised at a private hospital at the capital.
4 December 2021, 10:35 AM
Gems of Nazrul’s ‘Chiro Bidrohi Bir’ in the works
Celebrating the golden jubilee of our independence and a hundred years of the poem “Bidrohi”, penned by our National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, Gems of Nazrul is set to release their 20th production, “Chiro Bidrohi Bir”, on Victory Day.
3 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Photography exhibition 'Wellness of Bangladesh' underway at BUHS
With the objective of highlighting the importance of health systems and the healthy environment of Bangladesh, the photography exhibition, "Wellness of Bangladesh”, is underway.
3 December 2021, 07:55 AM
The link between art and mathematics
We need math and art to keep things sturdy, literally and metaphorically.
1 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Bob Dylan’s artwork exhibition opens in Miami
Bob Dylan, one of the most influential poet-singers of the last century, is also an eminent visual artist.
1 December 2021, 08:45 AM
Portraying genocide across 64 districts
Commemorating the struggle of our Liberation war, Golden Jubilee of Bangladesh’s independence and birth centenary of the Father of The Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. noted cultural and theatre personality Liaquat Ali Lucky, Director General of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), has conceptualised and organised ‘Gonohotta Poribesh Theatre’. Based on the mass genocides in 1971, the plays are being staged in 64 districts across the country.
30 November 2021, 18:00 PM
5th National Sculpture Exhibition underway at Shilpakala
The fifth National Sculpture Exhibition featuring 114 selected sculptures by 107 sculptors from across the country began at National Art Gallery of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Monday.
30 November 2021, 11:20 AM
National Professor Rafiqul Islam no more
National Professor Rafiqul Islam, one of the most distinguished researchers on National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, passed away at 2:30pm today at the capital's Evercare Hospital.
30 November 2021, 10:07 AM