Popular singer and actor Agun is nowadays only concentrating on acting and not singing. He is now passing busy days in working for television plays. However, Agun gives utmost priority in working in films though he is really choosey about selection of films. ‘I am really meticulous about working in films. I believe films are permanent ... Read more
Entertainment
13 Jatra troupes receive registration
It once seemed that jatra, a very old and traditional form of entertainment of the country, is at the verge of becoming extinct due to both people’s and government’s negligence in the new era of high-tech forms of entertainment. But to the joy of jatra lovers, ministry of cultural affairs has taken a commendable initiative ... Read more
Patachitra exhibition at AFD continues
Dhaka audience got the real flavour of the traditional patachira (scroll painting) on Friday at Alliance Française de Dhaka as the troupe led by Binoy Krishna Bishwash and Arun Das presented patagaan based on the narratives of Nikhil Chandra Das’ patachitra. The exhibition titled ‘The Dream’s Wear’ features patachitras by four renowned traditional patacitra artists ... Read more
Tagore songs move audience
Artistes of Gitomalika presented some evergreen Tagore songs on Friday at the Chhayanaut Auditorium in Dhanmondi. The selection of some unique songs having wonderful l yrics and tune made the show to be remembered. The event began with a chorus presentation of popular Tagore song Pran-er manush achh-e pran-e. The houseful audience
Fakir Alamgir presents people’s songs
Popular singer Fakir Alamgir presented people’s songs on Friday at the India Gandhi Cultural Centre in Gulshan two after the May Day. In his stentorian voice modulation, Alamgir presented about 20 songs including Daam diye kinechhi bangla and his signature song O sokhina gechhos Kina bhuilla amare at the show. But, the most interesting part ... Read more
Makbul Chowdhury’s 3 short films screened
Expatriate filmmaker Makbul Chowdhury’s three short films were screened at Dhaka Art Centre on Friday. The films made by Chowdhury depict various interesting subjects. The presentation style is also different from each other. The session began with screening of Raktajoba, made in 2006. The UK based maker gives an interesting aspect of circumcision,
Four singers perform in Sydney
Four young musicians performed at the Baishakhi celebrations in the Australian city Sydney last month. Prakash Banik, Selina Aktar Chumki and Safiul Alam Raja presented songs and Sayeed Hasan Babu played flute at the celebrations programme organised by Bangabandhu Council of Australia on April 20 at the Olympic Park in the city. Bangladeshi expatriates under ... Read more
Azmeer Hossain’s tranquil recollection
Painting landscape is one thing, and painting mindscape is another. Similarly seeing through the physical eyes is one thing, and seeing through the mind’s eyes is another. Expatriate artist Azmeer Hossain has showcased 59 paintings of the two series- Mindscape and Through the mind’s eye- in his first solo exhibition titled Emotion Recollected in Tranquility
Konjush to visit Mondial du Theatre
Loko Natyadal (Shiddheshwary) has been invited this year to perform at the prestigious Monaco theatre festival Mondial du Theatre, which will be held from August 19 to August 28. The theatre troupe will stage two shows of its famous production Kanjush on August 26 and 27 at the theatre des varieties in Monaco principality.
Aranyak observes May Day
Popular theatre troupe Aranyak Natya Dal observed May Day through an array of recitals on Wednesday like it has done every year since 1982. This year’s programme focused on the Savar tragedy that took lives of about 400 apparel workers and injured thousands. The day-long programme featuring music, recitation, theatre and seminar began on the ... Read more
Local, Korean artistes perform
Local and Korean artistes performed together in two consecutive shows held on Wednesday and Thursday at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. Marking the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Republic of Korea and Bangladesh, Korean embassy arranged a vibrant cultural programme titled Charm of Korea where cultural flavours of both countries were brought
Exhibition features paintings and photographs
A three-day exhibition titled Time in Frames featuring both paintings and photographs by noted artists and photographers is being held at Drik Gallery in Dhanmondi. The exhibition has been organised by Jahangir Frameghor to mark its 10th anniversary of being in the business of making frames for paintings and photographs.
Prima Donna show begins in Bengal Art Lounge tomorrow
Solo art exhibition of prolific contemporary artist Nazia Andaleeb Preema will be inaugurated tomorrow at the Bengal Art Lounge in Gulshan. The exhibition will feature paintings, drawings and digital expressions by the artist. 22 drawings and another 22 compositions including oil on canvas, acrylic on canvas, mixed media will be on display at the 12-day ... Read more
Savar tragedy overshadows Int’l Dance Day
This year’s International Dance Day celebrations programme was short and not much coulourful like the previous years. The Savar tragedy that took life of about 400 apparel workers and injured thousands affected the charm of this year’s programme and the organisers modified the schedule. Perhaps this is for the first time that dance organisations observed ... Read more
People’s songs presented for treatment of Savar victims
People’s songs composed by the young musicians were presented at the Shawkat Osman Auditorium of Central Public Library on Monday to help the victims of the Savar tragedy. These inspirational songs, presented by three young singers, uphold the struggles of the marginalised people and suggest them to be conscious of their rights.
Amina Sundari to be staged today
Dhaka based troupe Theatre Art Unit will stage Amina Sundari today at the Chittagong Shilpakala Academy as part of the ongoing Nandimukh Theatre Festival organised by the troupe marking its 22nd founding anniversary. Written by SM Solaiman and directed by Rokeya Rafique Baby, Amina Shundari has been adopted from the 300 year old folklore of ... Read more
Photographs reveal circle of life
The whole circle of life from childhood joy to old-age agony amid nature is the theme of photographer Swapan Saha’s ongoing second solo exhibition at the National Art Plaza of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. Titled Ananta Satya (the infinite truth), the exhibition showcases 60 photographs that philosophically illustrate lives of human beings. There are six snaps ... Read more
Amin Khan to perform in historical character
Popular Dhallywood actor Amin Khan will take on the part of Muhsinuddin Ahmad Dudu Miyan, who was one of the great leaders of Faraizi Movement, in his upcoming film titled Dudu Miyan. Khan has been paired with actress Nawshin for this movie. The film, directed by Dial Rahman, will portray Dudu Miyan’s contribution to the ... Read more
Shylock and Sycophants will be staged today
Dhaka based troupe Theatrewala Repertory will stage Shylock and Sycophants today at the Chittagong Shilpakala Academy as part of the ongoing Nandimukh Theatre Festival organised by the troupe marking its 22nd founding anniversary. Hasan Shahrier has adapted the play from Shahzad Ferdous’ novel titled Shylocker Banijya Bistar. Directed by Azad Abul Kalam, the play
BFF plans to promote film industry
Bengal Film Forum was launched through a seminar at the Bengal Shilpalaya Café in Dhanmondi on Saturday. The forum plans to contribute to the development of the decaying film industry in the country and to spread its market. The forum, an enterprise of Bengal Foundation, also promises to install quality cinemas across the country to attract ... Read more