Film Southasia 2013 to be held in Kathmandu Women’s claustrophobic lives in an Afghanistan prison, horrific human rights abuses of the Sri Lankan civil war, migration, environmental havoc or plain narratives–these are just a few subjects of the documentaries to be screened at the upcoming Film Southasia 2013 in Kathmandu, Nepal. Starting October 3, over ... Read more
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Artists from four countries display handicrafts
Saarc Handicraft Village Artists from four countries display handicrafts A new platform of cultural exchange has been initiated by the SAARC Cultural Centre in association with Ministry of Cultural Affairs in Bangladesh. The initiation was inaugurated through the opening ceremony of the first ever SAARC Handicraft exhibition on Sunday morning at National Art Plaza of ... Read more
Twelve years of fine arts of UODA on display
The current and former students of fine arts department of University of Development Alternative are displaying their artworks for the first time at the National Art Gallery of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. The eleven-day exhibition was inaugurated by the eminent artist Qayyum Chowdhury on September 17 and was arranged by the university to celebrate twelve-year anniversary
3 more Tagore plays to be staged today
Mohakal Theatre Fest 3 more Tagore plays to be staged today Two local and an Indian troupe will stage three plays featuring stories of the Nobel laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore today, on the sixth day of the ongoing Festival of World Theatre, arranged by Mohakal Natya Sampradaya. The festival has already featured three Tagore plays ... Read more
A show to remember
As soon as she put her fingers on harmonium rids, the audience started anticipating the number Shahnaz Rahmatullah would present as the first song of her performance. And when she began her presentation with a very popular patriotic number Ekbar jete dena, ‘wow’ was the response from the houseful audience at the Utsav Hall of ... Read more
Farooki’s Television nominated
Oscars Submission Farooki’s Television nominated Mostafa Sarwar Farooki’s comical satire Television has been nominated to represent Bangladesh at the Academy Award for the Best Foreign Language Film in the upcoming 86th edition of the Oscars. Television is his second film nominated from Bangladesh to compete with other films of the world to secure a place ... Read more
Rockers gig at Hotel Rupashi Bangla
On a humid Friday afternoon, the driveway of Ruposhi Bangla Hotel was abuzz with excited music lovers; some were donning Iron Maiden tee shirts, a few of them sporting Led Zeppelin tees and all of them gathered to attend Rock Nation II. Organised by Live2, RockNation II turned out to be one of the biggest and ... Read more
Tagore’s plays to be staged today
Mohakal Theatre Fest Tagore’s plays to be staged today On the fifth day of the ongoing theatre festival, organised by Mohakal Natya Sampraday, Tagore’s two plays and an adapted play from Tagore’s writings will be staged at three different venues today. Nagorik Natya Sampradaya will stage Tagore’s classic Raktakorobi at the National Theatre Hall while ... Read more
Doly Zahur on acting career and more
Seasoned actor Dolly Zahur’s popular drama serial from the 80’s Ei Sob Din Ratri is being re-telecasted on BTV on Monday and Thursday at 10:30pm. The actor gained huge popularity for her lively acting in the role ‘Nilu Bhabi’ in the drama serial, which was written by Humayun Ahmed and directed by Mostafizur Rahman. Dolly ... Read more
Palash reveals his artistic genius in different mediums
An exploration of art in different mediums and colours can be enjoyed at a solo painting exhibition of the artist Mastapha Khalid Palash taking place at the Athena Gallery of Fine Arts at Badda in the capital. The artist has projected his passion through different modes and mediums like pen, marker, pastel, oil and acrylic ... Read more
Two classics and a contemporary play to be staged today
Mohakal Theatre Fest Two classics and a contemporary play to be staged today Two classics and a contemporary play will be staged today at three different venues as part of the theatre festival arranged by theatre troupe Mohakal Natya Sampraday. Padatik Natya Sangsad will stage Shakespearean classic tragedy Macbeth at the National Theatre Hall of ... Read more
Tribute to Shahnaz Rahmatullah
Veteran singer of the country Shahnaz Rahmatullah will get an honourary award from City Bank NA for her contribution to music and culture at a tributary programme at the Radisson Water Garden Hotel today. Shanaz Rahmatullah has been one of the most popular singers of the country since the 1950s. Recently, the singer has given ... Read more
Tisha becomes Korean Goodwill Ambassador
Popular actor Nusrat Imrose Tisha, widely known by her nickname, has been appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for Public Diplomacy for a period of two years by the foreign ministry of Republic of Korea on September 10, according to a press release issued by the Korean Embassy in Dhaka. The Korean ambassador Lee Yun-young handed-over the ... Read more
Three local troupes to stage adaptations of foreign plays
Mahakal Theatre Fest Three local troupes to stage adaptations of foreign plays Three local troupes will stage plays which are adaptations of foreign dramas, today on the third day of the ongoing Festival of World Theatre, arranged by Mohakal Natya Sampradaya. Nagarik Natyangon Ensemble will stage Jugolbandi at the Experimental Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala ... Read more
Bangladeshi Puppet show wins award in Indonesia
A Bangladeshi puppet production titled Tales of Bangladesh has won the Best Folk Puppet Musical Award at a puppet carnival held at Jakarta in Indonesia. Tales of Bangladesh, a production by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy puppet team, was also nominated for the ‘Best Scenery Award’ at the Wayang World Puppet Carnival 2013, which continued from September ... Read more
SM Mohsin busy acting in film
Seasoned actor SM Mohsin is playing an important character in Murad Parvez’s government grant winning film Brihonolla for which, he says, he is not appearing much on teleplays these days. SM Mohsin received appreciation and awards acting in diverse characters in teleplays. ‘I like Television because it made me popular among people. Film, on the ... Read more
Clay art depicts life, nature
The clay art organisation Bengal Terracotta has organised a nine-day exhibition where terracotta art works and clay potteries created by the traditional clay artisans are on display at the Drik Gallery of Fine Arts at Dhanmondi in the capital. The exhibition, with a goal to revive the lost glory of clay arts, is showcasing 44 ... Read more
Live street music getting popularity
Street music is gaining popularity among the youths of the port city, Chittagong. The music platform titled Cheragi 1Hour Open Street Music and Café, initiated by the local music buffs, takes place every other Friday for duration of one hour, near an intersection in Chittagong drawing a huge public response. A large gathering was seen at ... Read more
Local, Indian troupes stage plays today
Festival Of World Theatre Local, Indian troupes stage plays today The thirteen-day long theatre festival featuring world theatre will begin today at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. Arranged by Mohakal Natya Sampraday, the festival is commencing from today with the staging of two plays. The local troupe Nagarik Natyangan will stage Pushi Biral O Ekjon Prokrito Manush ... Read more
Nazrul songs presented
Different genres of Nazrul were presented at a musical programme organised by Bangladesh Nazrul Sangeet Sangstha at the Chhayanaut Auditorium on Sunday evening. The show began with a chorus presentation of the Nazrul song titled Jug jug dhori loke loke mor by the artistes of the Sangstha in fast tempo revealing the zeal of the ... Read more