Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA)

BSA arranges 12-day puppet show in 120 locations

Thus, to engage and inspire people from all walks of lives in Bangladesh, BSA took this initiative in 120 locations across the country through the presentations of 30 puppetry troupes nationwide. The festival will run until October 10.
29 September 2023, 10:21 AM

Ashish Khondker’s ‘The School for Wives’ to stage at BSA

Ashish Khondker has taken on the task of translating this classic French play into Bengali. His adaptation promises to retain the essence and humour of the original while making it accessible to a broader audience.
25 August 2023, 11:16 AM

Tauquir Ahmed’s ‘Tirthojatri’ is a stellar theatrical comeback

The play, “Tirthojatri” is adapted from popular writer Humayun Kabir’s philosophical fiction “Tirthojatri Tinjon Tarkik.” The play is co-written by the fiction's original author, and Tauquir himself.
5 August 2023, 05:46 AM

'Classical Music and Dance Fest' kicks off at BSA

Running from July 14 to July 15, the festival was inaugurated by BSA director Liaquat Ali Lucky, by lighting ceremonial lamps.
15 July 2023, 05:51 AM

‘Agunjatra’ to be staged at BSA from tomorrow

Originally titled “Seven Steps Around the Fire” and written by contemporary Indian playwright Mahesh Dattani, the play has been translated by Shahidul Mamun.
8 July 2023, 11:00 AM

Prachyanat’s ‘Khwabnama’ to be staged tomorrow

The play is an adaptation from the famous novel of the same name, authored by the eminent novelist Akhteruzzaman Elias. The plot is a comprehensive narrative of the lives of people during the partition in 1947. Through this story, the novelist has brought out the life and reality of the time with a skillful hand.
22 May 2023, 10:37 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

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

Third Bangladesh Film Festival underway at BSA

The 15 day long film festival will feature 36 movies, among which 23 are contemporary movies while the rest are from other periods.
18 February 2023, 04:09 AM

What You Can’t Miss in This Year’s Art Summit

The sixth Dhaka Art Summit (DAS) is under way at the National Art Gallery of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy presented by  the Samdani Art Foundation with the theme of ‘Bonna’.
8 February 2023, 08:23 AM

Jatra Utshab 2019 concludes today

Theatre and Film Studies Department of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) organised a three-day festival, Jatra Utshab 2019, at the Experimental Theatre Hall of BSA, which concludes today.
25 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Dhaka Padatik's 'Trial of Surya Sen' at BSA today

Dhaka Padatik, one of the leading theatre groups in the country, will stage the eleventh show of their play, Trial of Surya Sen, today at 7
29 March 2019, 18:00 PM

'Jibon O Rajnaitik Bastobota' in review

After the success of his last theatrical production, Rizwan, legendary theatre director Syed Jamil Ahmed's latest production, Jibon O
25 March 2019, 18:00 PM

'Jibon O Rajnoitik Bastobota' at BSA

Theatre troupe Spardha, in association with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, is staging the play titled
16 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Discussion on the significance of March 11, 1948

Sommilito Sangskritik Jot and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) held a discussion recently, on the significance of March 11, 1948
12 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Unmasking the art of mask

The history and usage of masks -- for both ceremonial and practical purposes -- dates back to several millennia. The flamboyant presence of masks in many traditional festivals and rituals has a prehistoric origin. Mask making continues to be popular in our country, as it hangs on walls in homes to augment their artistic splendour.
13 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Seven luminaries honoured with the Shilpakala Padak 2017

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) conferred the Shilpakala Padak 2017 to seven cultural luminaries in recognition of their
28 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Aranyak stages “Raarang” at Shilpakala (video)

Theatre troupe Aranyak Natyadal stages their much-acclaimed production “Raarang” at the Experimental Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
22 August 2015, 16:45 PM

Shilpakala celebrates Nazrul birth anniversary

Marking 116th birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) arranged a two-day celebration programme.
26 May 2015, 18:00 PM

Nagarik Natyangan's theatre fest opens today

In celebration of its 20 years of journey in the country's theatre arena, Nagarik Natyangan is hosting an eight-day theatre festival at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).
19 May 2015, 18:00 PM