The production revisited the well-known Bengali story by Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury, later adapted into a film by Satyajit Ray. Combining dialogue, music and movement, the staging aimed to bring the familiar narrative to a live audience through a mix of theatrical and technical elements.

The programme was organised by the Music, Dance and Recitation Department under the management of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, with the support of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs.

The festival continues with performances from a wider lineup of troupes over two days and remains open to all audiences.

The exhibition “Dharon”, currently underway at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, reexamines folk art in Bangladesh, positioning it as a dynamic and evolving part of contemporary visual practice.

The dispute centres on theatre troupe Tarua, which had secured the National Theatre Hall for April 22–24 to stage “All Quiet on the Western Front”, an adaptation of the legendary book by the same name. The group began rehearsals and ticket sales after receiving approval.

An immersive workshop in Dhaka is set to explore how personal and everyday stories can be translated into dance and movement-based performance.

Marking Chaitra Sankranti 1432 and Pahela Baishakh 1433, the Academy staged an elaborate five-day cultural programme, which drew to a close through a rich showcase of folk performances and film screenings.

Across five days, the programme will feature a wide range of folk and musical forms—jarigan, pat-er gaan, baul songs, puthi recitations, kabigan, gazi songs, gambhira, jalalgeeti, and bhawaiya—alongside ensemble dance performances by various cultural groups.

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 timeless tragedy Oedipus by Greek playwright Sophocles is set to return to the stage at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, as Driesshokabbo Theatre continues its regular run of the production.

The finale opens today (Wednesday), January 21, at 6:30 pm at the Experimental Theatre Hall of Shilpakala Academy. Urmi Opera from Mohammadpur, Magura, will stage “Premer Shomadhi Tire”. The play is written by Nirmal Mukhopadhyay and directed by Shamim Khandakar.

Under the new framework, the Academy’s divisions have increased from six to nine.

The consultation brought together distinguished representatives from government, private, and other music institutions across Dhaka and divisional levels.

He was given the additional charge as Director General (DG) through an official order on Sunday (September 14) , nearly six months after the last interim head assumed office.

The rally will begin at 3pm from the Shilpakala Academy and parade through Moghbazar, Hatirjheel, and Madhubagh, before looping back to its starting point. Each rickshaw will be colourfully decked with custom T-shirts, caps, flag bands, placards, and original graffiti art—transforming the streets of Dhaka into a moving exhibition of protest and pride.

Prominent theatre troupe Dhaka Padatik is set to stage the 38th production of its acclaimed historical drama “Trial of Surya Sen” on July 20 at the Experimental Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).

Mustafa Zaman has stepped down from his role as the director of the Fine Arts Department at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), marking another major leadership change at the country’s premier state-run cultural institution.

The featured short films are: “In Another World” by Konok Khondokar, “Telapoka” by Al-Amin Hossain, “Hudai Miss” by Zahedul Haque, “Homunculus” by Ibne Noor Rakib, “Soulmate” by Adil Imam, “Cha Chai” by Sheikh Kourashani, “Louk” by Mahmuda Sultana, “For Sale” by Fazle Rabbi, “On the Contrary” by Imtiaz Hossain, and “Ishpait” by Abir Ferdous.

More than just a home for the arts, it has long been a custodian of collective memory, responsible for shaping a culturally enriched, humane Bangladesh, rooted in its historical context. Despite its undeniable impact in preserving traditions, amplifying artistic expression, and cultivating national identity, the institution has long been a target for political manipulation, corruption, and political parties’ quests to control the cultural conscience of the country.

The festival received an overwhelming response, with 322 film submissions from across the country. After careful consideration by the selection committee, 89 films were chosen for screening—60 fictional shorts and 29 documentaries. These films were selected based on their artistic merit, storytelling prowess, and relevance to contemporary social issues.