Noted theatre actor-director Lucky Enam is coming up with yet another project on the biranganas of the war of independence in 1971 just after a decade of her first direction of Ami Birangana Bolchhi. Her latest theatre venture Bideho depicts the stories of sacrifices of the war heroines of 1971 through three women actors. Among ... Read more
Art & Culture
Cutting across cultures
In conversation with Dr. Samuel Berthet Director of Alliance Française de Chittagong (AFC) Dr. Samuel Berthet is a man of culture. Berthet’s childhood memories conjure up the diverse cultural atmosphere circling his scenic school Ecole du Lac (Pond) at Grenoble, France. “My school was an experimental one in a socially and culturally mixed area where ... Read more
Nishimon Bisharjan goes to India
Mahakal Natyasampraday will tour West Bengal, India with its latest production “Nishimon Bisharjan”. An adaptation of Rabindranath Tagore’s “Bisharjan”, the play has been dramatised by Anon Zaman and directed by Ashik Rahman. The troupe will leave the country today, informed its chief Mir Zahid Hasan. During their weeklong stay, they will hold three shows. The ... Read more
Bhawaiya on verge of extinction
Eminent singer Ferdousi Rahman observes that bhawaiya, one of the most melodious music genres of the country, is under threat of extinction due to lack of patronisation and practice. In an interview with New Age Ferdausi Rahman, one of most popular bhawaiya singers the country has ever produced, revealed the present condition of the rich ... Read more
Six-day theatre fest begins tomorrow
Theatre troupe Swapnodal will pay tribute to Nobel laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore, dramatist Selim Al Deen and Indian director Badal Sircar by organising a six-day theatre festival beginning tomorrow, informed the organisers at a press conference held on Monday at the seminar room of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. The festival will mark
Most troupes are inactive
Secretary general of Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation (BGTF) Jhuna Chowdhury tells New Age that most of the theatre troupes are inactive across the country. According to Jhuna Chowdhury just over 100 out of over 300 members of the federation are active at present. ‘Just imagine about a hundred troupes are completely inactive and another 100 more
Ahmed Sofa: Voice of the underprivileged
July 28 marked the 11th death anniversary of Ahmed Sofa. On the occasion, writers, social and cultural activists placed wreaths at his grave at the Martyred Intellectuals’ Graveyard in Mirpur, Dhaka. A number of institutes and writers associations also organised discussions on his life and immense contribution to Bangla literature. Ahmed Sofa was one
Let there be a museum at Nuhash Polli
Abdul Matin Litterateur Humayun Ahmed was laid to eternal rest on Tuesday at his favourite retreat at Nuhash Polli in Gazipur even though most of his family members desired to bury him at Mirpur Intellectuals’ Graveyard. The family’s decision must have been taken in view the last wishes of Humayun Ahmed as expressed by his ... Read more
Safiuddin Ahmed retrospective at Bengal Gallery
Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts in Dhanmondi has organised a special solo art exhibition titled “Tribute to Great Master Safiuddin Ahmed”, featuring works of the recently deceased artist Safiuddin Ahmed. Begum Jahanara Abedin (widow of Zainul Abedin) inaugurated the exhibition on June 5 as chief guest. Painter Qayyum Chowdhury; educationist Borhanuddin Khan Jahangir; writer
Plays highlight liberal values
Theatre in Asia Plays highlight liberal values The organisers chose four plays for the holiday audience on Friday (June 1). Nevertheless the absence of any popular or overseas plays was a major lacuna. An international seminar on the diverse theatre practices in Asia throughout the day along with staging of four plays at three different ... Read more
Watercolours and Sculptures
Hamiduzzaman Khan’s Solo Exhibition Watercolours and Sculptures Hamiduzzaman Khan is a well-known sculptor. He is recognised for his metal-based works, where he mainly focused on forms and geometrical shapes. He is also adept in watercolour and painting. His latest solo exhibition, titled “Watercolours and Sculptures”, is now on at Galleri Kaya in Uttara. Khan is ... Read more
Group exhibition features women artists
Women artists of the country have exhibited their spirit of womanhood, enlightenment, enthusiasm and creativity through an ongoing group exhibition at Bay’s Galleria, Radius Centre in Gulshan. Thirteen celebrated artists like Farida Zaman, Naima Haque, Kanak Chanpa Chakma, Nasreen Begum, Bipasha Hayat and are displaying 23 artworks at the exhibition titled ‘Illuminating
Timeless Nazrul songs presented
Prominent and promising Nazrul singers presented timeless Nazrul songs on Tuesday at the Central Public Library auditorium at the programme organised by Bangladesh Nazrul Sangeet Sangstha marking 113th birth anniversary of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. The programme began with a chorus presentation of Nazrul song Jhar jhanjay ore nishan performed
Chinese troupe stages The Mouse Daughter’s Marriage
ITI THEATRE FESTIVAL AT SHILPAKALA ACADEMY Chinese troupe stages The Mouse Daughter’s Marriage In the era of ‘opening up’ and ‘economic reformation’ to meet global challenges, when the Chinese authority is adapting many policies, traditional Chinese culture cannot be left behind! While the western animated movies are gaining popularity amongst Chinese children these days, Chinese ... Read more
Aikik Theatre, Aranyak perform
On the third day of the eight-day ITI theatre festival, Aikik Theatre and Aranyak Natya Dal staged Har Tauranga and Kabar respectively at the Experimental Theatre Hall and Studio Theatre Hall on Tuesday. Har Tauranga features struggles of an ethnic minority group in an imaginary island to resist the oppressive people, who aim to plunder ... Read more
Bijan Choudhury’s rare paintings on display
Bengal Gallery of Fine Art has organised a solo painting exhibition of recently demised eminent artist Bijan Choudhury, which has become a treat for art connoisseurs who have adoration for the paintings of the Indian accomplished artist. The exhibition titled ‘A tribute to Bijan Choudhury’ showcases a total of 33 exquisite paintings by the artist ... Read more
Dance drama, pala staged
ITI Theatre Festival at Shilpakala Academy Dance drama, pala staged On the second day of eight-day ITI theatre festival titled ‘Theatre in Asia: Asia in Theatre’ three productions were staged at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Monday. Shadhana staged dance drama Mayar Khela at the National Theatre Hall, Chittagong based troupe Ganayan staged Muktadhara at the ... Read more
Pioneer of modern art
36th death anniversary of Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin Marking the 36th death anniversary of Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin, the pioneer of modern art, a discussion was held at the premises of Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin Sangrahashala (art gallery) at Shaheeb Quarter Park area of the town this afternoon. Dr. K Zaman, journalist Ziauddin Ahmed, Professor Md. Safin Omar ... Read more
Muktadhara presented
Nobel laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore’s timeless play Muktadhara was staged by Chittagong based troupe Ganayan Natyasampraday at the Experimental Theatre hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Monday. Set against the backdrop of an imaginary village full of natural resources named Shivatari, Tagore’s symbolic play features sufferings of the poor people of the village after installing
Feroza Begum honoured in Kolkata
Living legend of Nazrul Sangeet Feroza Begum was honoured by the Paschimbanga government, India with the Nazrul Sammanana Award-2012 on Friday on the 113th birth anniversary of the National Poet of Bangladesh Kazi Nazrul Islam. Chief minister of Paschimbanga Mamata Banerjee handed over a crest and token money to the veteran Bangladeshi singer at a cultural ... Read more