The talk, titled “A Conversation on Henrik Ibsen and Jon Fosse”, was led by Professor Ahmed Ahsanuzzaman of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), who earned his MPhil and PhD in Ibsen Studies from the University of Oslo.

As part of the invitation, She will stay in Nice, France, from 13 November 2025 to 28 January 2026. During her visit, she will receive advanced training in Laban Movement Analysis and other contemporary techniques.

The staging revisits the play’s probing questions of fate, conscience and self-knowledge in a compact, contemporary idiom.

The exhibition featured works from students across all departments and classes, with two rooms of Zainul Gallery filled with sculptures and artworks in diverse media.

Oona Hyland’s show, titled “An Duanaire: Visual Poems of the Dispossessed”, opened Tuesday at the Garden Gallery in Baridhara, marking a milestone in cultural exchange between Ireland and Bangladesh.

It weaves the familiar tale of woodcutter Alibaba, who discovers a hidden treasure, and his brother Qasim, whose greed leads to his demise, into the larger story of Scheherazade. Through her storytelling, Scheherazade saves lives and gradually restores the ruler’s humanity.

There is a kind of music that does not seek the spotlight — and Chanchal Khan belongs to that rare lineage of artists for whom art itself is an act of devotion. A singer, filmmaker, and interpreter of Rabindra Sangeet, his journey from Chhayanaut in 1970s Dhaka to stages across continents reflects a life devoted to music, words, and the timeless philosophy of Rabindranath Tagore.

"It's infantilising bollocks. It's ghetto-ising, a subsection of success. It's the kid's table of awards." — Fleabag, 2019.

We often see unconventional art that keeps us wondering just how many dimensions an artist can reach through their art.

Halloween has gradually moved away from its original history and functions mainly as a platform for self-expression, where creativity in costume, makeup, and design takes precedence. Here is a look at where Halloween events, parties, and themed gatherings are taking place across Dhaka this year.

They emerge from social injustices, unfulfilled desires, and forgotten histories, and in their persistence, they remind us that the supernatural is often an allegory for the very real.

“This time we will celebrate Humayun Ahmed on November 13. This edition will be bigger, with more extensive arrangements. There will be music, film screenings, and discussions,” Farooki wrote.

On a mild autumn evening after work, I once again found myself drawn to Bhumi Gallery to witness the magnificent art pieces that beautifully adorned its intimate spaces. Curated by Saiful Islam Lenin, “Dreamweaver” is a group exhibition showcasing the imaginative visions of 12 emerging Bangladeshi artists. Inaugurated on October 17, 2025, the event was graced by eminent artist Prof Jamal Ahmed, who attended as the chief guest and shared an inspiring address celebrating the new generation of creators.

“Boloy” is an intellectual drama about conscience and escape. It stages an extended encounter among three archetypal figures — a politician, a scientist, and a theologian — each trapped in the competing claims of politics, society, religion and power. All three, unable to resolve their inner conflicts, turn to a psychiatrist in search of liberation from doubt and contradiction.

Galerie Zoom at Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) inaugurated a solo art exhibition by Sadrul Rafi titled “In Search of Peace” on October 17, 2025. The event was graced by Ekushey Padak–winning artist Professor Shahjahan Ahmed Bikash, who praised Rafi’s artistic finesse and the depth of his imagination.

The festival will open on Thursday evening with “Kangaler Joto Kotha”, a special presentation featuring songs, poems, and plays written by Kheyali’s founder AKA Kabir. The second day will feature the troupe’s musical and dance drama “Manush Hobo”, which explores themes of humanity, compassion, and social consciousness.

The event had assembled performers from every corner of the country united only by their love for Lalon -- Kuhok Team from Narayanganj, Indrani Shoma from Chattogram, Kotha Baul from Tangail, Oikko Jit Baul from Gazipur, Shukhonlal Rai from Lalmonirhat and Anan Baul from Sirajganj, joined by S M Rakib, Shimul, Anupam, Lanju, Akash Giyan, Lau Band and writer-philosopher-performer Arup Rahi.

They say you cannot see the world in a day, but they clearly have not been to the British Museum. After five hours of exploration, I came out questioning three things: time, empire, and how exactly one steals a whole moment without anyone noticing.

Akangkha as a collective debut through 'Waves and Ripples', a group art exhibition curated by scholar and writer Kashfia Arif, featuring 12 artists and their 24 paintings currently adorning the walls of Safiuddin Shilpalay.

The play reveals the backstage world of love, envy, friendship, loneliness, and passion for art