Different cultural organisations such as Chhayanaut, Jatiyo Rabindra Sangeet Sammelan Parisad and Bratachari celebrated Tagore exponent Dr Sanjida Khatun’s receiving of Visva Bharati University’s highest recognition titled Deshikottam Award though a cultural programme on Friday at Chhayanaut auditorium. The celebration programme
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Cultural diversity forum ends with Dhaka Declaration
The ‘Cultural Diversity Ministerial Forum of the Asia-Pacific Region’ 12’, jointly organised by ministry of cultural affairs and UNESCO, concluded successfully with the receiving the Dhaka Declaration, by the participating countries on Friday. ‘Dhaka Declaration’ states that the political will and engagement that exists in the Asia-Pacific region should be strengthen regional cultural cooperation in order to
The spiritual aspect of Tagore
“Rabindra Abhivyakti” staged Many years after his death, Rabindranath Tagore’s works are still being explored. A recent production “Rabindra Abhivyakti” used the idiom of music and dance to focus on the less-known spiritual philosophy of the bard. Explains Odissi exponent, “yogi” and “spiritualist” Reela Hota, who conceptualised the presentation along with her mother Bijoylaxmi Hota,
Now, SRK heads to Hollywood
Last year, a huge buzz was created with reports that actor Shah Rukh Khan might play a role in Hollywood filmmaker Martin Scorsese’s Xtrme City. But when Shah Rukh refused to confirm it, the news died down. Now, after several months, the actor says he’s keyed up about the project and is keen to meet
Kamal Das Gupta: Voice of renaissance in Bengal music
It was the year after Independence. Bangladesh Television chalked out elaborate programmes to observe the birth anniversary of our National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. Selected artistes were chosen for a live telecast from the Engineers Institute in Dhaka. Amongst the senior artistes were Kamal Das Gupta, the incomparable composer of the modern
Asia-Pacific cultural forms displayed
Cultural Diversity Ministerial Forum Asia-Pacific cultural forms displayed Different countries of Asia Pacific presented their colourful cultural heritages on the second day of the three-day minister-level international conference on cultural diversity in the Asia Pacific region at the National Theatre hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Thursday. At the programme, artistes of Indonasia, China, Philippine, ... Read more
A blend of East and West
Isabelle Anna performs Kathak at port city Accomplished French dancer Isabelle Anna captivated the port city audience at a Kathak dance recital that was held at the auditorium of Alliance Française de Chittagong on May 9. Alliance Française de Chittagong arranged the programme. Dr Samuel Berthet, Director of Alliance Française de Chittagong, inaugurated the programme. ... Read more
Shaon Chowdhury receives South Asian Cultural Award
Noted Bangladeshi singer Shaon Chowdhury has recently received “South Asian Cultural Award” (Gold) from Kathmandu, Nepal. The singer was informed of winning the award over telephone from Kathmandu on April 14. Shaon Chowdhury shared this prestigious award for his duet song “Tomaree Chokh-e Ekedilam” with Mumbai based super-star singer Alka Yagnik. The award is only ... Read more
Pagol: Lalon’s third album
‘Pagol’, the third studio album of folk-fusion band Lalon, presents an array of mystical songs that present a completely new concept of fusion music. There are a total of 8 tracks in the album, of which 5 songs are written by Fakir Lalon Shai, two by Shah Abdul Karim and one is collected. The songs ... Read more
Humayun Ahmed back in town
Noted litterateur and filmmaker Humayun Ahmed returned to Bangladesh from the USA after eight months of treatment. He along with his family arrived at Shahjalal International Airport yesterday at 3am. Owner of Anno Prokash, Mazharul Islam accompanied by Ahmed’s chief assistant director Jewel Rana received the novelist at the airport. Arriving at his residence
Emon-Monalisa in new TVC
Popular TV models and actors of present time Emon and Monalisa have worked together in a private mobile phone operator company’s television commercial recently. The TVC was directed by reputed TVC maker Amitav Reza. Emon and Monalisa’s works got huge popularity from the viewers earlier. Lastly they performed together in a television commercial of a product of ... Read more
Huge audiences enjoy Tagore songs at Chhayanaut
A jampacted audience enjoyed timeless Tagore songs performed by the talented singers on Tuesday at the Chhayanaut auditorium. Chhayanaut Sangeskritik Kendrea organised the two-day Rabindra-Utsab celebrating the Nobel Laureate poet’s 151st birth anniversary. The opening day programme of the festival began with a group dance recital by Chhayanaut artistes
Dhaka Theatre stages indigenous tinged Tempest in London
Global Shakespeare Dhaka Theatre stages indigenous tinged Tempest in London John Farndon Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” is an extraordinary play. Written at a time when Britain had barely begun to embark on its colonial age, “The Tempest” ends with the exiled Duke Prospero choosing to end his rule over the natives of some distant isle and ... Read more
Music, dance and theatre staged at Shilpakala
Tagore’s Birth Anniversary Celebrations Music, dance and theatre staged at Shilpakala The second day of the two day programme, celebrating the sesquicentennial birth anniversary of Nobel Laureate Poet Rabindranath Tagore, was held on Monday at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. Theatre, dance recitals, music renditions and recitation of various writings and songs ... Read more
Tagore’s creativity transported into art
A three-day grand painting exhibition featuring paintings on Tagore’s creativity and literary works, along with replicas of Tagore’s paintings continued at the National Art Gallery of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, as part of the year-long joint celebrations by India and Bangladesh to mark the sesquicentennial anniversary of Nobel Laureate Poet Rabindranath Tagore. The exhibition included
National Rabindra Festival ends
The five-day National Rabindra Festival, organised by Bangladesh Rabindra Sangeet Shilpy Parisad to celebrate the 151st birth anniversary of the Nobel Laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore, ended on Tuesday at the Sawkat Osman auditorium of Central Public Library. Besides participating Parishad members, artistes belonging to other troupes also presented Tagore songs,
Rabindra Fair held
Sadi Muhammad honoured Celebrities of the country participated in the Rabindra Fair organised by private TV channel Channel-i, at its office premises on Tuesday, celebrating the 151st birth anniversary of Bengali literature titan Rabindranath Tagore. This year’s fair was the seventh arrangement of its kind. Eminent artists like Hashem Khan, Biren Shome and Moniruzzaman painted ... Read more
Chandalika staged at National Museum
Sattriya Kendra Sangeet Natak Academy from Assam, India, staged ‘Chandalika’, one of Tagore’s most popular dance dramas, in Assamese, depicting humanity beyond the barriers of race, religion and caste. Dhaka audience had the opportunity of watching this experimental production on Monday, on the occasion of the151st birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore. Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre
The maestro’s palette
151st birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore The maestro’s palette The multi-faceted influences in Tagore’s work When Tagore came to Rajshahi and Kushtia (1890) to take charge of his property, it seemed miles away from a life he was used to. The setting was a sharp contrast to Kolkata. But shortly he settled down to the ... Read more
Tagore and his plays
Ataur Rahman Rabindranath Tagore, the greatest Bangali poet and litterateur, traversed all domains of literature with amazing success. As a performing artist, he left a commendable impression in play-acting and direction. As a singer he was unparalleled in his prime. He earned fame as a painter of universal stature, although his branch of fine art ... Read more