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Legendary Nazrul singer of the country Feroza Begum, 88, is critically ill and now undergoing treatment at Apollo Hospital in Dhaka. She is suffering from a number of old-age complications. Alarmingly her heart and kidney are not functioning well, said attending doctors Krishna Mohon Saha and Mujibur Rahman. ‘Ma (Feroza Begum) was admitted to

The two-day drama festival that began on Friday at Jahangirnagar University concluded on Saturday with the staging of Fire Dekha, a comedy. The festival which was organised by Jahangirnagar Theatre as a gesture of extending a warm welcome to the freshly enrolled students of the 43rd batch attracted a large number of audiences on both ... Read more

The recent demise of pundit Ramkanai Das, a singer-guru-folk music researcher and collector, is an irrecoverable loss, said noted cultural activists of the country. Das’ contribution to collect and promote folk music is unparalleled, they expressed. English pop singer John Lydon once said, ‘The genuine root of culture is folk music’. Ramkani Das was a man ... Read more

Existence Delineated Brilliant artistry with social messages on Urmi’s canvases Believers of the ‘art for art’s sake’ school of thought argue that art does not require serving any social or egalitarian purposes; it can exist simply because it is art. Still, they would not probably mind if art did address burning issues of the world ... Read more

Mass media organisaton Ghashphul honoured noted poets Syed Shamsul Haque and Hayat Mamud at its 5th founding anniversary programme at National Press Club on Saturday evening. Professor emeritus Anisuzzaman presided over the programme in presence of Rabeya Sultana, director of Ghashphul, and Rawnak Sultana, chairman of the organisation. Professor emeritus Anisuzzaman handed over the honorary crests to ... Read more

Ganga-Jamuna Theatre Fest Konjush, Ishwar Esechhen staged on 5th day The fifth day of the ongoing Ganga-Jamuna Theatre Festival featured plays by local theatre troupe Loko Natyadal (Banani) and Kolkata-based troupe Yugagni at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Friday. Loko Natyadal staged its acclaimed comedy Konjush, an adaptation of The Miser by the famous French playwright ... Read more

Noted singer Alim Mahmud’s solo music album was released at a programme at the Music and Dance Centre Auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Friday. The album titled Charjagan features songs from the ancient collection of poems titled Charyapada. The programme was organised by Swapnadal, a cultural organisation and also a popular theatre troupe.

Egyptian artist’s solo exhibition at AFD Sensuality is an undeniable part of human experience; at least, Sigmund Freud would like to argue so. Probably this is the reason why sensuality has also been a widely explored and portrayed theme in artworks from different eras around the world. Following that suit, Egyptian artist Walid Jahin seems to ... Read more

Ganga-Jamuna Theatre Festival Nrityanchal stages Rai-Krishna Padabali Radha’s grief over Krishna’s absence and her wistful longing for his return in the dance drama Rai-Krishna Padabali touched the hearts of the audience at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Wednesday evening. The viewers were also enchanted by the performances of over 40 dancers; especially ... Read more

Ganga-Jamuna Theatre Fest Overflowing crowds at Chupkotha’s production Reality often perturbs one’s mind to the level where he/she requires reconsidering the meaning of fundamentals like family and friendship. He/she may find the commonly constructed definition of those two terms do not work in real life as expected. For old people in particular, reality may turn ... Read more

A splendid Nouka Baich (boat race) was held in Chitra river of Narail on Saturday as part of the three-day SM Sultan Mela. National Rowing Federation, S M Sultan Foundation and private mobile phone operator Banglalink jointly organised the fair to celebrate the master painter’s 91st birth anniversary. The main attraction of the fair,

Ganga-Jamuna theatre festival, which is considered by many as one of the most awaited theatre festivals for the last three years in the capital, kicked off on Monday amid pomp and colour. The opening day drew a large number of theatre activists and even greater number of audience at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. It is to be ... Read more

Qayuum Chowdhury, Ahmed Imtiaz receive Altaf Mahmud Padak Shaheed Altaf Mahmud Foundation arranged a commemorative programme on Saturday at the Liberation War Museum to observe the 43rd disappearance day of Altaf Mahmud. The programme featured recalling Mahmud by his friends and family members and conferring of Altaf Mahmud Padak. Eminent artist Qayyum Chowdhury and lyricist-composer-freedom

Shadhona, a cultural organisation, has been working tirelessly for the last decade to promote and develop the dance scene in Bangladesh, both in the urban and the indigenous arenas. Last week’s busy schedule of Shadhona was just a continuation of their noble mission. The week started with Bharatanatyam and Kathak workshops, which were run by ... Read more

Children’s Painting Workshop At Shilpakala Children, parents want extension Children and parents want extension and continuation of the year-long children’s painting workshop that commenced on January 3 this year and is scheduled to end in December. Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy organised the workshop as part of a year long celebration programme of the birth centenary of ... Read more

The muharat of noted film director Animesh Aich’s next film Zed was held on Thursday at a hotel in the capital. Aich has also written the story and screenplay of the film, which is a production of Impress Telefilms. It was informed at the programme that Tarik Anam Khan, Faruk Ahmed, Bhabna, Alan Shuvro and ... Read more

Poet Asad Chowdhury tells New Age Today is Bhadra 12 on Bangla calendar, the 38th death anniversary of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, who holds a permanent place in Bangla literature. Noted contemporary poet Asad Chowdhury talked to New Age about how Nazrul inspired him as a poet. As a token of respect and love ... Read more