Based on Buddhadeva Bose’s controversial novel “Raat Bhore Brishti”, first published in 1967, the play draws from a text that once faced a ban. The novel was declared obscene and anti-social by a court, leading to a prohibition that remained in place for nearly six years before being lifted.

The Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has organised a series of discussions and cultural events to mark Independence Day and Theatre Day, with programmes scheduled across multiple venues.

The production serves as both a commemorative performance and a protest against ongoing conflicts involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which Swapnadal describes as unjust.

To mark Eid-ul-Fitr, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has taken an initiative to organise a special cultural programme titled “Chand Raat Eid Anondo Utshob”. The event will be held today (March 20) at 6:30pm at the academy’s open-air Nandan Mancha in Segunbagicha.

One of the programme’s highlights will be the world premiere of “Between Light & Earth,” a short film directed by Shankha Dasgupta that explores Azam’s architectural philosophy and its relationship with nature.

A theatre production portraying the realities of migrant life is being staged in Lisbon, Portugal, featuring performances by eight Bangladeshi expatriates.

A new stage production titled “Tabula Rasa”, presented by the Theatre and Performance Studies Department of University of Dhaka, will be staged for three consecutive days beginning Tuesday.

The exhibition, titled The Handloom Tradition of Bangladesh, opened on March 8 at Bengal Shilpalay in Dhanmondi. Organised by the Bangladesh Handloom Board with support from the Bengal Foundation, the nine-day programme combines a curated exhibition with a small fair celebrating the country’s weaving heritage.

BotTala Theatre Group’s acclaimed play “Khona” is set to reach a significant milestone with its 100th performance, more than a decade after it was first staged.

Two prominent figures from the cultural sphere will receive the country’s highest civilian honour, the Independence Award 2026, in recognition of their outstanding contributions at the national level.

Swapnadal is observing this year’s Women’s Day under the slogan: “Blessed be womanhood with the power to shape its own destiny.” Since 2012, the troupe has marked International Women’s Day to recognise the contributions of women in theatre and society.

Prominent recitation artistes and cultural activists are set to present poetry readings, collective recitations, and protest songs to convey a message of social resistance.

The exhibition showcased a powerful blend of original artwork, contemporary pieces, and preserved historical artifacts, illustrating the sacrifices made during the language movement and the long struggle for the recognition of Bengali as a state language.

Dana’s arrival in Bangladesh carried the strange familiarity of a travelling salesperson, except that nothing she sells intends to cure anything at all.

Although nominated for this year’s Bangla Academy Literary Award in the poetry category, poet Mohon Raihan’s award has been withheld by Bangla Academy without prior announcement.

On February 14, 2026, Bhumi Gallery in Lalmatia inaugurated “One Square Stories”, a group exhibition by 20 Bangladeshi artists that centres on accessibility in art. Built around the idea that art should not remain a luxury confined to the urban upper class, the exhibition presents works created on one-square-foot canvases; compact in size, economical in medium, yet rich in detail and expression.

Freedom of expression, enshrined in UN human rights instruments, UNESCO declarations, and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, remains a cornerstone of democratic societies. It ensures that journalists can report facts, hold authority to account, and document history as it unfolds. Though protected by law, these rights are often taken for granted. Journalism, in its pursuit of truth, continues to carry inherent risk.

Classical dance in Bangladesh has long been associated with discipline, hierarchy and years of rigorous training. It is rarely viewed as a space for those who did not follow the traditional path from an early age. With the Ekushey Padak, the country’s second-highest ranking civilian award, in the field of dance now attached to her name, Arthy Ahmed’s work is being recognised for both her performances and her broader vision of inclusivity within classical practice.

Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) inaugurated “Sangkalan” on February 20, an exhibition displaying the 21st February special publications and archives in different districts of Bangladesh.

The production was performed today (Saturday) at 11 am at the base of the Raju Sculpture by Dhaka University Natya Sangsad. The play was written and directed by second-year DU student Mubashshir Mahmud Nibir.