Theatre & Arts
Dhruba Esh hospitalised, moved to ICU
Renowned book cover designer Dhruba Esh has been hospitalised due to a lung infection. He was admitted to Health and Hope Hospital in Panthapath this morning after experiencing breathing difficulties.
Anti-war play ‘Tringsha Shatabdi’ returns to Dhaka this Saturday
Directed by Zahid Repon and originally written by Badal Sircar, the play is a powerful anti-war statement, reflecting on the tragedies of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, as well as other global conflicts, including those in Bangladesh, Bosnia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Ukraine, and Palestine.
Sisimpur Bangladesh celebrates its 19th anniversary
The program, designed to promote learning among children at the pre-primary and primary levels in the areas of literacy, numeracy, health, nutrition, safety, environment, gender equity, social responsibility, mutual respect, and diversity, began its journey in 2005 with support from the American people through USAID.
Mamunur Rashid’s play ‘Company’ to stage today
Mamunur Rashid himself is part of the cast of this theatrical play. The artiste stated that staging a play on Eid is a record-making event in the country.
‘Alponay Boishakh 1431’ set to welcome Bengali New Year
Asiatic Experiential Marketing Limited is hosting the annual ‘Alponay Boishakh’ from 2012 to 2019, organising a cherished Alpona drawing celebration at Manik Mia Avenue in the capital and different locations nationwide to welcome the Bangla New Year.
Chhayanaut’s call to celebrate humanity this Bangla New Year
Since its inception in the 1960s as a form of resistance against Pakistani rule, Chhayanaut's New Year celebration at Ramna Batamul in Dhaka has become a hallmark event, marking the commencement of the Bangla New Year’s festivities.
World Press Photo Foundation announces 2024 Asia regional winners
Drik Picture Library, in collaboration with World Press Photo, has announced the regional winners of the 2024 World Press Photo Contest for Asia. The announcement was made during a webinar earlier today, featuring ASM Rezaur Rahman, General Manager of Drik Picture Library, and Anna Lena Mehr, Contest Director of World Press Photo, alongside the winning photographers.
Canadian Bangla Theatre Alliance celebrates World Theatre Day
Canadian Bangla Theatre Alliance has celebrated World Theatre Day with cultural programmes and soulful discussions.
Chanchal Chowdhury presents a self-drawn portrait to Mamunur Rashid as ‘Guru Dakshina’
On eminent theatre and cultural personality Mamunur Rashid's 75th birthday, one of his most celebrated disciples, Chanchal Chowdhury, presented him with a self-drawn portrait of his. In a way, the “Hawa” actor hence commemorated the long-withstanding ancient tradition “Guru Dakshina”.
Celebrating our heritage: Visit Shilpakala to experience 100 stalls
A 14-day-long travelling fair, Shilpa Bazar (Art Market), has been the centre of attraction for the crafters and art enthusiasts in the capital, with regional, traditional products, ranging from Jamdani Sharee, sculptures to Bioscope in 100 stalls, featuring artists from the distinct places of the country.
I feel like I’m 19: Mamunur Rashid on his leap-year birthday
Eminent cultural personality and Ekushey Padak winner Mamunur Rashid is a stalwart of the Bangladeshi media, simultaneously contributing as a playwright, director, and actor, and improving the cultural sector in the country. He is also the founder of Aranyak Natyadal.
Art exhibition ‘Inward Gaze’ dips into magical dreamscapes
The inauguration of “Inward Gaze”, the first solo art exhibition of Syeda Asma Akber took place at the capital’s Gallery Chitrak, Dhanmondi yesterday (February 24). The event was graced by the presence of cartoonist Professor Rafiqun Nabi as the chairperson, famous artist Monirul Islam and Professor Nisar Hossain, Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Dhaka as special guests.
Photography exhibition ‘Contemplation’ to open today
A group photo exhibition titled “Contemplation” is scheduled to commence today at 6pm at La Galerie Alliance Française de Dhaka in the capital’s Dhanmondi area.
Mamunur Rashid’s birthday festivities to run for 3 days
Mamunur Rashid played a significant role in the post-independence stage movement in Bangladesh. Some of his notable stage dramas include “Ora Kodom Ali”, “Gandharva Nagari”, “Che'r Cycle”, “Sankranti”, “Rarang”, “Target Platoon”, “Iblish”, and more. He has also written numerous dramas for television. Mamunur Rashid continues to act regularly in stage, television, and film productions.
10,000 children to join 100 BSA shows
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in collaboration with the People's Theatre Association (PTA) has organised the elaborate theatre festival in a bid to engage and encourage the young generation towards the craft, expressed Sabina Yasmin, public relations officer of BSA.
2nd South Asian Int’l Theatre Festival begins today
The theatre festival will be joined by renowned theatre artistes and productions from 16 theatre troupes from Bangladesh, India and Nepal, who will perform every evening at District Shilpakala Academy, Jashore till its concluding day, March 9.
Asma Akber’s solo exhibition: An affair of vivid hues and enigmatic shapes
Syeda Asma Akber is a self-taught painter, but this description hardly does justice to her creative talents. Her connection to art seems to have been established in her early years. As a painter, she explores non-figurative, mostly non-objective, and naturist themes. Asma’s work is deeply rooted in physiological experiments, incorporating elements of illusion and emotion.
An artistic homage to the martyrs
Dr Azharul Islam Sheikh Chanchal, a Professor of the Department of Ceramics of the Faculty of Fine Art (FFA), University of Dhaka (DU), is showcasing an array of artworks in his third solo show titled “Mrittikanjali” at Zainul Gallery 1. Professor Emeritus Rafiqun Nabi along with renowned artists -- Mohammad Eunus, also the Chairman of Art Bangla Foundation, and Professor Nisar Hossain, also the dean of FFA, DU, -- graced the inaugural ceremony as distinguished guests on February 19. Prominent art critic and teacher Moinuddin Khaled has curated the exhibition.
