Leading Indian sculptor KS Radhakrishnan is showcasing his selected works in his first ever solo exhibition in Dhaka titled ‘Conflict Within Ascending Figures’ at the Bengal Art Lounge in Gulshan. The exhibition is displaying 23 eye-catching and thought-provoking sculptures done in bronze, which was inaugurated by the internationally acclaimed Bangladeshi artist Shahabuddin Ahmed
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Colourful kites on display
A four-day exhibition showcases eye dazzlingly, colourful kites from 15 Asian countries at the National Art Plaza at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. The private organization Dhakabashi and the academy jointly organised the exhibition titled ‘Asian Kite Exhibition’ where 150 kites from Bangladesh, South Korea, India, Thailand, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Bhutan, Dubai, Turkey, Singapore, Nepal and Sri-Lanka.
New Van Gogh painting identified
Sunset at Montmajour – which depicts trees, bushes and sky – had spent years in a Norwegian private collector’s attic after he had been told the work was not by the Dutch master. The museum said the painting was authenticated by letters, style and the physical materials used. It is the first full-size canvas
James again sings in Bollywood
The popular rocker of the country James has proved his success in Bollywood again. His new number Bebasi in Gurmeet Singh’s upcoming film Warning has already created a stir among the music lovers of India and Bangladesh. A separate music video has been released to popularise the film, and the music video itself has got ... Read more
Agun plays stubborn
Singer turned actor Agun performs as an obstinate young man in the drama serial Black and White – a character he can relate to himself – which is aired on Sundays and Mondays at 8:20pm on ETV. Agun told New Age that he was also acting in another drama serial Probasey Parobasey, directed by Sakal ... Read more
Bangla Academy donates books to local library
Bangla Academy donated 250 books to Shaheed Rafique Memorial Museum and Library. The director general of Bangla Academy Shamsuzzaman Khan formally handed over the books at a function on the library premises at Paril under Singair Upazila in Manikganj on Friday. Tobarak Hossain Ludu, president of Amar Ekushey Parishad, presided over the book handover function
DL Roy’s 150th birth anniv observed
The two-day birth anniversary celebrations programme organised marking 150thm birth anniversary of noted poet, playwright and lyricist Dwijendralal Roy ended on Saturday at the Bangladesh National Museum Auditorium. Poet Abul Momen, Indian scholar Ranjan Mitra and Indian deputy high commissioner Sandip Chakraborty delivered speeches on Dwijendralal Roy on the concluding programme.
Indian choir moves Dhaka audience
Thousands of Dhaka audience was captivated by Shillong Chamber Choir as the troupe presented some old popular numbers with new music falvour on Friday at Shaheed Suhrawardy Indoor Stadium in Mirpur. The troupe presented yesteryear’s popular Hindi, English and Bangla classics fusing those with other genres such as traditional music of the subcontinent and western ... Read more
Nazrul songs presented at Chhayanaut
The different genres of Nazrul sangeet were presented through the rendition of some timeless songs of the poet at a programme at the Chhayanaut auditorium on Friday. Chhayanaut organised the programme as a belated observance of the National poet Kazi Nazrul Islam’s 37th death anniversary, which was on August 27. The programme began with
Kanjush appreciated in Monaco
Loko Natyadal’s popular production Kanjush got huge appreciation while participating at the prestigious Mondial du Theatre held in Monaco in Europe, claims Liaquat Ali Lucky the director of the play. The troupe took part in the 15th Monaco festival where 24 theatre troupes from 24 countries across the globe participated. The troupe returned to the
Eve-teasing released in 50 cinemas
Popular director Kazi Hayat has released his recent film Eve-teasing in 50 cinemas across the country on Friday. The film is directed by Kazi Hayat and is produced under the banner of Kazi Hayat Films. In this film Kazi Hayat, who has always made films concerning social issues, highlights the grave and atrocious issue of ... Read more
Bulbul Ahmed’s birth anniversary celebrated at BSA
Friends and family members of Bulbul Ahmed remembered the iconic film actor on his 72nd birth anniversary on Wednesday at the Studio Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. The programme organised by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy also featured the screening of Devdas directed by Chashi Nazrul Islam. Acting the titular of the film based on Sharat ... Read more
Saving controversial celebrities from falling down
The internationally acclaimed artist Firoz Mahmud is exhibiting some unique experimental artworks in his solo exhibition at the Dhaka Art Centre in Dhanmondi. The 10-day exhibition, inaugurated by another internationally acclaimed artist Shahabuddin Ahmed on Tuesday, features around 60 manipulated photographs, sculptures, pure
Sultan through eyes of children
A three-day children art exhibition featuring the life and work of late noted artist SM Sultan ended at the Dhaka Art Center, Dhanmondi in the capital on Sunday, said a press release. The International quality ice cream brand Bellissimo organised the exhibition titled ‘Artist S.M. Sultan through your eyes’ in celebrating the 89th Birth Anniversary ... Read more
Evergreen Nazrul songs presented
Prominent Nazrul singers of the country like Fatema Tuz Zohra, Yasmin Mushtari and Sujit Mustafa created a melodic ambiance of popular Nazrul songs like Rangamatir pothe lo, O kalo shoshire, Shunyo e buke pakhi mor at the Music and Dance Centre hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Tuesday. Arranged to observe the 37th death anniversary ... Read more
Chanchal starts working for Eid plays
Busy small screen actor Chanchal Chowdhury claims that he has already started shooting for the teleplays to be aired in the upcoming Eid-Ul-Azha. Shooting of the Eid teleplays has started nearly two months before the Eid celebrations as Chanchal is to complete a number of teleplays along with his routine works, Chanchal told New Age ... Read more
Television to participate in four int’l festivals
Mostafa Sarwar Forooki’s film Television is going to participate in four international film festivals. The film will be the curtain raiser of the Perspectives Film Festival in Singapore, which will begin on October 3, said a press release. In the same month Television will be screened in an Italian festival named Asiatica Film Medial, which ... Read more
UK-based troupe conducts workshop on Biranganas
The artistes of the London-based theatre and arts company The Komola Collective participated in an interactive session with the students of the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh in a workshop held on Monday at the university. The main objective of the workshop was to inspire the young generation to hear the inimitable stories and
Ganesh Haloi holds fundraising exhibition
Celebrated Indian artist Ganesh Haloi is displaying his latest works in a fund rising exhibition at the Bangal Shilpalaya at Dhanmondi in the capital. With the proceedings of the show, jointly organised by Bengal Gallery and Kolkata based art gallery Akar Prokar, the artist wants to raise fund for a cultural center he wants to ... Read more
Dardarkar presents classical music
The noted Indian artist Omkar Dardarkar presented classical ragas in vocal rendition at a solo musical programme organised by Shadhona Cultural Circle for its members at a residential house in Gulshan on Monday. Presented in bilambit ek taal, Dardarkar’s presentation of raga miyaman began with alap as small notes; the recital gradually rose to fast ... Read more