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
8 April 2026, 10:53 AM
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
Winners of Bangladesh Press Photo Contest 2023 announced
A panel of judges determine the winning photos across multiple categories, based on their quality of work and documentation.
6 April 2023, 10:27 AM
‘Blessed to have led a simple life’
The Ekushey Padak winning singer is a lighthouse of the cultural arena, who does not merely make music, but also enlightens people with music. She was also honoured with the Padma Shri, in 2021, considered as the fourth highest civilian award in India.
4 April 2023, 12:23 PM
15 cultural organisations’ joint statement: Disrespect of Bangladesh’s independence unacceptable
15 cultural federations have condemned and protested against the anti-state conspiracy prior to the upcoming national election, in a joint statement on Sunday.
2 April 2023, 10:19 AM
Liaquat Ali Lucky reinstated as DG of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy
The notice read that he can begin his occupancy starting from the coming April 13, 2023 or his next word-day, according to his existing contract.
29 March 2023, 12:58 PM
Drik Picture Library, WPP jointly announce 2023 regional winners
Founded by Dutch photographers in 1955, WPP has reached a prestigious benchmark for photographers, photojournalists and documentary photographers worldwide.
29 March 2023, 11:34 AM
World Theater Day: When ‘Art’ becomes ubiquitous
Yasmina Reza’s screenplay and Open Space Theatre’s adaptation continue with brisk intelligence and wit. The audience remained faithful, engaged, enthralled and deliberate in their interpretation of the play.
28 March 2023, 11:28 AM
Nasir Uddin Yousuff’s Dhaka Theatre quits Federation in protest
Dhaka Theatre takes a stand for Kamal Bayezid.
27 March 2023, 14:13 PM
BSA celebrates International Theatre Day 2023
Renowned thespian Mamunur Rashid is all set to be honoured at the World Theatre Day 2023 event today at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).
27 March 2023, 09:38 AM
Dance troupe led by Anisul Islam Hero performs in Jordan
A visiting cultural troupe, Srishti Cultural Center, led by Anisul Islam Hero performed in Jordan recently. The dance troupe had five shows in several places including a joint show with a Jordanian dance troupe on the occasion of 52nd Independence Day of Bangladesh
25 March 2023, 10:11 AM
Swapnadal staging ‘Macbeth’ tomorrow
On the occasion of World Mime Day, theatre troupe Swapnadal will stage the first-ever full-length ‘mimodrama’, “Macbeth” tomorrow. The play will be staged at the experimental theatre hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy at 7pm.
24 March 2023, 14:44 PM
‘US Women’: An artistic tribute to the spirit of women
March is celebrated around the world as the month of women, with the 8th being International Women’s Day. To honour and commemorate the revolution of women in society, the EMK Center in Dhaka observes ‘Women’s History Month’ through visual art exhibitions every year, titled “US Women”.
24 March 2023, 13:17 PM
A small step towards former glory
Restoration of Lalbagh Fort’s ‘Hammamkhana’ closes
22 March 2023, 13:31 PM
Sculptor Shamim Sikder dies
Ekushey Padak awardee and former professor of Dhaka University passed away at the age of 70
21 March 2023, 13:53 PM
Bonhishikha Shangskritik Shangathan celebrates Independence Day spirit
Celebrating the spirit of the Independence Day of Bangladesh, Bonhishikha Shangskritik Shangathan organised a cultural programme consisting of cultural activities and discussion today at 5 pm, at the Central Shaheed Minar.
18 March 2023, 14:47 PM
‘The Fearless Call-II’: Remembering Bangabandhu
The inauguration of “The Fearless Call-II” took place at Russel Square, Dhanmondi 32, on March 17 at 10am—the birthday of the father of the nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
17 March 2023, 13:36 PM
Eminent dancer Zeenat Barkatullah in ICU
The eminent dancer's family is going through a tough time, as the dancer herself has been in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) over the last five days.
17 March 2023, 10:57 AM
Cultural events happening in the capital today
This Friday proves to be a day of art and culture as six cultural programmes, starting from art competitions to threatre plays are set to appear in different locations of Dhaka.
17 March 2023, 07:51 AM
Nadia Samdani presented the Order of Arts and Letters by French cultural ministry
Nadia Samdani MBE, the Co-founder of the Samdani Art Foundation and Dhaka Art Summit has been awarded with the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of Arts and Letters) by the French Ministry of Culture.
16 March 2023, 07:17 AM
‘DOTS': Exploring tiny artworks
Back in 16th century, small portraits were made using vellum, copper, ivory etc. The portraits were part of illuminators that held a manuscript and a medal.
16 March 2023, 05:17 AM
‘Nutrition Stories- Collaborative Responsibility for Change’: In the wake of natural disasters
On March 2, Kala Kendra inaugurated “Nutrition Stories: Collaborative Responsibility for Change”.
10 March 2023, 14:02 PM