Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy

Shilpakala Academy’s theatre performances resume today

After almost three months of closure, theatrical performances are set to resume today on a limited scale at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in the capital. Bangladesh Theatre's production of "Sea Morog" will be performed at the National Theatre Hall auditorium on this inaugural day.
11 October 2024, 05:20 AM

National Theatre Hall to reopen under new safety measures

Sources at Shilpakala Academy confirmed that since the student-led protests, army personnel have been stationed in various rooms of the National Theatre Hall, making it impossible to allocate spaces for events or rehearsals. However, as conditions have improved, and following requests from cultural groups and organisations, the hall and two rehearsal rooms will now be available for theatre performances and rehearsals, albeit under strict conditions.
8 October 2024, 07:06 AM

Jyotika Jyoti relieved of Shilpakala Academy role

After a period of uncertainty, actress Jyotika Jyoti has officially been relieved of her position at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. She had been serving as the director of the Research and Publication Department on a contractual basis, a role she was appointed to during the former government's tenure.
1 October 2024, 10:13 AM

‘Embracing Inharmonious’ kicks off at Kala Kendra

The exhibition titled “Embracing Inharmonious”, featuring the works of artists Masuda Khatun Jui and Jafrin Gulshan, was inaugurated at Kala Kendra on September 27.
30 September 2024, 05:26 AM

A visual ode to ‘Shesher Kabita’ reimagines Tagore’s novel at Shilpakala

Amit Raye had an eye for the unaccustomed, Labanya was not going to be limited by customs. With Parambrata Chatterjee’s eyes speaking volumes as Amit, and Dr Sreya Sen in Labanya’s free-spiritedness, Rabindranath Tagore’s characters from “Shesher Kabita” have come alive in the photostory exhibition, titled “Shesher Kobita a photostory by Bowner Dighi”, underway at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
30 June 2024, 07:41 AM

Photo exhibition features Rabindranath’s novel ‘Shesher Kobita’

A photo exhibition, inspired by the renowned poetic novel "Shesher Kobita" by the legendary Rabindranath Tagore, is set to take place this Friday (June 28) at 6pm at the Chitrashala Auditorium of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. 
23 June 2024, 08:30 AM

‘Melodies of Momo’ graces Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy

The much-anticipated solo exhibition “Melodies of Momo” is set to captivate photography and art enthusiasts at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy’s National Theatre, starting today. The exhibition features a curated selection of the finest works by acclaimed professional photographer Momo Mostofa.
24 May 2024, 12:07 PM

Syed Badruddin Hossain theatre festival to honour Abul Hayat and late Mannan Hira this year

To mark the 101st birth anniversary of the late Syed Badruddin Hossain, an eminent educationist, a language movement veteran, and lifetime chairman of Padatik Nattya Sangsad (TSC), a four-day long theatre festival titled "Syed Badruddin Hossain Smrity Natyautsab o Smarak Sammanona 2024" is set to take place at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on May 16. This theatre festival has been orchestrated annually since 2010.
15 May 2024, 06:12 AM

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy to host special screening of ‘Sauda’ today

The film is a product of Chilekotha Production and is adapted from a short story by author Bappy Khan. Prominent figures from the cultural sector are expected to grace the event.
28 April 2024, 06:04 AM

Art without limits: Bangladesh hosts inaugural International Disability Art Festival

The National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy buzzed with excitement as the inaugural International Disability Art Festival 2024 commenced today, marking a significant milestone in arts and inclusivity.
26 April 2024, 16:08 PM

National Film Day to be celebrated today

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat will inaugurate the National Film Day 2024 after offering floral tributes to the portrait of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in the afternoon at BFDC premises.
3 April 2024, 06:00 AM

Shilpakala Academy to celebrate World Mime Day tomorrow

On the day, followed by a discussion on Marcel Marceau's life, work, and the significance of the day, theatre troupe Swapnadal’s "Macbeth" will be showcased at 7:30pm.
21 March 2024, 06:47 AM

‘Krishnakumari’ staged at Tejgaon College

Tejgaon College's Theater and Media Studies Department has already gained popularity with this play, as its second production. The directors have said that the next showing of this play will take place on the stage of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy very soon.
9 March 2024, 11:08 AM

Theatre troupe Swapnadal to honour Hridi Huq

In continuation of their tradition of honouring esteemed female theatre personalities every International Women’s Day, the Swapnadal theatre troupe arranges this award ceremony on March 8 every year.
6 March 2024, 05:38 AM

10,000 children to join 100 BSA shows

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in collaboration with the People's Theatre Association (PTA) has organised the elaborate theatre festival in a bid to engage and encourage the young generation towards the craft, expressed Sabina Yasmin, public relations officer of BSA.
23 February 2024, 07:27 AM

‘Kritodasher Hashi’ set to enchant audience today

An eagerly anticipated event by the Drama and Performing Arts Department of Tagore University of Creative Arts (TUCA) is gearing up to present the play "Kritodasher Hashi" today.
26 January 2024, 04:00 AM

Bonna Mirza set to return to stage with Desh Natak

Actress Bonna Mirza initiated her acting journey on the stage, despite gaining recognition and popularity through television. She became involved in theatre during her days as a university student, honing her skills and progressing from there. While achieving success on the TV screen, she consistently maintained her connection with the stage.
16 January 2024, 13:43 PM

Dhaka Theatre set to stage ‘Medea’ again tomorrow

The Greek classical play "Medea" was staged yesterday evening by Dhaka Theatre at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy's Studio Theatre Auditorium in the capital’s Segun Bagicha Road. Directed by Humayun Kabir Himu, this production marks the 51st theatrical endeavour by Dhaka Theatre – a prominent theatrical organisation in Bangladesh. Professor Abdus Selim provided the Bengali translation for it, adapting from George Theodoridis' English translation of the play.
8 December 2023, 10:41 AM

Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation celebrates 43rd anniversary

The three-phase celebration programme began with a convention bringing together over 500 thespians, and theater activists at 4:00 pm at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
30 November 2023, 14:59 PM

'Sadhu Mela’: A celebration of cultural diversity

The event, which unfolded at Bottola’s Baulkunja on Academy premises, brought together Bauls, Sadhus, and artistes from across the country, creating a kaleidoscope of artistic expressions. Liaquat Ali Lucky, the director general of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), assumed the role of the event's presider, emphasising the pivotal role of cultural diversity in shaping the world. 
29 November 2023, 10:48 AM