In honour of Nazrul, inspired from Tagore: Chhayanaut hosts ‘Boshonto’
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Theatre & Arts
Actors Equity Bangladesh to hold memorial for Shams Suman
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Entertainment
Photo Adda: An evening of stories in flight
7 April 2026, 11:09 AM
Theatre & Arts
‘From Mountain to Sea’ brings global artists to Dhaka
6 April 2026, 13:38 PM
Theatre & Arts
Udichi protests renaming of Mongol Shobhajatra
6 April 2026, 11:41 AM
Entertainment
Jagarani Theatre revived ‘Rajar Chithi’ at Shilpakala
5 April 2026, 16:27 PM
Culture
Chhayanaut celebrates Sanjida Khatun’s birth anniversary with spring tribute
5 April 2026, 16:04 PM
Culture
‘Photoseum: Life of Poetree’: Nasir Ali Mamun’s rythmic lens on display
5 April 2026, 12:11 PM
Theatre & Arts
Upstage theatre troupe staged ‘Raat Bhore Brishti’ at Shilpakala Academy
4 April 2026, 13:55 PM
Theatre & Arts
Tanvir Parvez’s third solo exhibition reflects on mind and perception
2 April 2026, 18:48 PM
Theatre & Arts
4 theatre troupes demand answers from Group Theatre Federation
The letter was sent to Liaquat Ali Lucky, Chairman, Group Theatre Federation, earlier on April 13, which has been revealed today to the media.
10 May 2023, 14:47 PM
‘Feelings of Peace’: Artist Sardar Samsul Islam’s last wish
The inauguration of “Feelings of Peace”—a solo art exhibition by the late Sardar Samsul Islam, took place at Gallery Chitrak in Dhanmondi on May 6, 2023. The ceremony was graced by the presence of veteran artist and cartoonist Rafiqun Nabi as the chief guest, and artist Shaheed Kabir as the special guest.
9 May 2023, 12:04 PM
An inadvertent encounter with Buddha
Treasuring the tranquility, philosophy, and beliefs of Buddha, the exhibition titled "From Suffering to Liberation: Buddha of Bengal" radiated a sense of ease presented in style.
9 May 2023, 04:12 AM
Aloptogin Tushar’s solo exhibition underway at Galleri Kaya
Described as a devoted painter and artist by his peers, Tushar has created many paintings and drawings in various mediums in the span of his career.
6 May 2023, 10:20 AM
Ramendu, Ferdousi to perform ‘Love Letters’ tonight
Speaking to The Daily Star, Ramendu shared that the play has been translated into many different languages. A lot of stories are told in the letters, including the story of a couple reminiscing their past.
5 May 2023, 12:30 PM
AFD brings special exhibition during Buddha Purnima
On Wednesday, Alliance Française de Dhaka held the opening ceremony for their latest group art exhibition. Titled “From Suffering to Liberation: Buddha of Bengal”, the event was inaugurated at La Galerie around 5:00 pm, on May 3.
4 May 2023, 11:03 AM
41st Jatiya Rabindra Sangeet Sammelan kicks-off tomorrow
The 41st Jatiya Rabindra Sangeet Sammelan is all set to start this Thursday. This year’s theme is 'Tumi Nobo Nobo Rup a Asho Prane'.
3 May 2023, 12:44 PM
‘Prachya and Dualmonism’ –Tamima Sultana interprets Selim Al Deen’s play
The interior of Kala Kendra holds Tamima’s surreal artworks. Being asked about ‘dualmonism’, Tamima said that it is the art philosophy of Salim Al Deen where an idea or a concept can be expressed through several art forms; just like Dhaka Theater actors performed “Prachya” brilliantly, she attempted to depict the play through her paintings.
2 May 2023, 11:40 AM
Student eats banana artwork at Seoul museum
According to the BBC report, the artwork created by Maurizio Cattelan is called 'Comedian'. The artwork featured a ripe banana duct-taped to the wall.
1 May 2023, 13:47 PM
Bangladeshi photographer awarded prestigious Alexia Grant
On April 19, the names of the grant recipients were announced.
1 May 2023, 12:12 PM
The musings of sway
29 April marks “International Dance Day”, initiated in 1982 by the Dance Committee of ITI (International Theatre Institute) celebrating the birth anniversary of Jean-George Noverre, (1727-1810 the creator of modern ballet). The day is celebrated with high spirits in the dance community to make people aware of the value and importance of the dance.
29 April 2023, 05:07 AM
A conversation of ‘Self-Love’ with Nazia Andaleeb Preema
Her passion for dynamic techniques has resulted in her doing 25 solo expositions in Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, China, Thailand, Japan, USA, UK, Turkey, Morocco, and Uzbekistan.
25 April 2023, 09:59 AM
Botched Eid greeting exposes 'shortcut' AI art
The telecom company could not have anticipated AI to make such a blunder.
22 April 2023, 14:44 PM
Remembering Faraaz through Proshanta Karmakar’s Art
Slated to run till April 19, 2023, the exhibition also has abstract paintings in bright colors and letters inspired from love and compassion that is extended towards Faraaz Ayaaz Hossain, by the people he has left behind.
15 April 2023, 10:15 AM
UODA students adorn Dhanmondi Lake with Baishakh artwork
Overnight, students from the 52nd, 60th and 61st batch of University of Development Alternatives (UODA) decided to take to Dhanmondi Lake and paint all the walls, seats and entrances with the colours of Baishakh.
14 April 2023, 12:56 PM
A ‘Baishakhi’ rebellion against negativity
In the context of Bangladesh, the festival of Pahela Baishakh is doubly important, as we fought for our right to be Bengali and to speak in Bangla. Therefore, when a legal notice was sent opposing the celebrations of Mangal Shobhajatra, came together to protest that notice.
14 April 2023, 04:00 AM
Nothing can dampen the spirits of Charukola students
Preparations underway for celebrating Pahela Baishakh with grandeur
13 April 2023, 14:49 PM
Attacks on Bengali culture will not go very far: Ramendu Majumdar
Recently, a legal notice has been issued against ‘Mongol Shobhajatra’. Speaking to The Daily Star, Ramendu Majumdar shared his thoughts on the issue.
12 April 2023, 09:28 AM
Picasso: An actor on the stage of history
On his 50th death anniversary today, The Daily Star looks into the complex psyche of the renowned artiste, which goes beyond his individuality.
8 April 2023, 10:48 AM
‘Atlas of Dissent’: The venom of colonisation
The extensive oppression of British colonisation in the Indian subcontinent has broken the backbone and the spirit of the people in the region, for almost two hundred years. The effects of this era can still be witnessed today.
7 April 2023, 09:59 AM