Dhaka Theatre

Art without limits: Bangladesh hosts inaugural International Disability Art Festival

The National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy buzzed with excitement as the inaugural International Disability Art Festival 2024 commenced today, marking a significant milestone in arts and inclusivity.

Eight female theatre personalities to be felicitated

The theatre festival and award ceremony will be held on the eve of International Women’s Day at the Mahila Samity’s Nilima Ibrahim Milanayatan, said Sayem Samad, lead artiste of Kanchkhela Repertory Theatre.

Dhaka Theatre set to stage ‘Medea’ again tomorrow

The Greek classical play "Medea" was staged yesterday evening by Dhaka Theatre at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy's Studio Theatre Auditorium in the capital’s Segun Bagicha Road. Directed by Humayun Kabir Himu, this production marks the 51st theatrical endeavour by Dhaka Theatre – a prominent theatrical organisation in Bangladesh. Professor Abdus Selim provided the Bengali translation for it, adapting from George Theodoridis' English translation of the play.

Pijush Bandyopadhyay, Syed Jamil Ahmed to receive ‘Selim Al Deen Padak'

Dhaka Theatre joins this celebration by bestowing the esteemed 'Seilm Al Deen Padak' upon the illustrious actor Pijush Bandyopadhyay and the eminent theatre personality Syed Jamil Ahmed. 

Dhaka Theater to celebrate golden jubilee this year

The celebration will be graced by noted cultural personalities including the likes of – Ramendu Majumdar, Ferdousi Mazumder, Mamunur Rashid, M Hamid and Syed Salauddin Zaki. Besides that, an art exhibition on Orientalism and Dualism will be opened from 5:30pm and the play “Prachyo” will be staged at 7 pm.

‘Can’t ask for much more from life’

“Padma Nodir Majhi” is one of such works that will always be remembered. Some more of his remarkable works are—"Ghuddi”, “Lalsalu”, “Moner Manush” “Kittonkhela”, and “Shurujmia”, among others. He made his silver screen debut with the 1973 film, “Abar Tora Manush Ho”.

4 theatre troupes demand answers from Group Theatre Federation

The letter was sent to Liaquat Ali Lucky, Chairman, Group Theatre Federation, earlier on April 13, which has been revealed today to the media.

Nasir Uddin Yousuff’s Dhaka Theatre quits Federation in protest

Dhaka Theatre takes a stand for Kamal Bayezid.

Selim Al-Deen Festival kicks off with zeal

The Selim Al Deen Festival opened in full swing at the main auditorium of the National Theatre Hall at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on August 19, through a ceremony that handed out a number of awards, and saw the staging of Dhaka Theatre's

April 26, 2024
April 26, 2024

Art without limits: Bangladesh hosts inaugural International Disability Art Festival

The National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy buzzed with excitement as the inaugural International Disability Art Festival 2024 commenced today, marking a significant milestone in arts and inclusivity.

March 4, 2024
March 4, 2024

Eight female theatre personalities to be felicitated

The theatre festival and award ceremony will be held on the eve of International Women’s Day at the Mahila Samity’s Nilima Ibrahim Milanayatan, said Sayem Samad, lead artiste of Kanchkhela Repertory Theatre.

December 8, 2023
December 8, 2023

Dhaka Theatre set to stage ‘Medea’ again tomorrow

The Greek classical play "Medea" was staged yesterday evening by Dhaka Theatre at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy's Studio Theatre Auditorium in the capital’s Segun Bagicha Road. Directed by Humayun Kabir Himu, this production marks the 51st theatrical endeavour by Dhaka Theatre – a prominent theatrical organisation in Bangladesh. Professor Abdus Selim provided the Bengali translation for it, adapting from George Theodoridis' English translation of the play.

August 17, 2023
August 17, 2023

Pijush Bandyopadhyay, Syed Jamil Ahmed to receive ‘Selim Al Deen Padak'

Dhaka Theatre joins this celebration by bestowing the esteemed 'Seilm Al Deen Padak' upon the illustrious actor Pijush Bandyopadhyay and the eminent theatre personality Syed Jamil Ahmed. 

July 25, 2023
July 25, 2023

Dhaka Theater to celebrate golden jubilee this year

The celebration will be graced by noted cultural personalities including the likes of – Ramendu Majumdar, Ferdousi Mazumder, Mamunur Rashid, M Hamid and Syed Salauddin Zaki. Besides that, an art exhibition on Orientalism and Dualism will be opened from 5:30pm and the play “Prachyo” will be staged at 7 pm.

July 15, 2023
July 15, 2023

‘Can’t ask for much more from life’

“Padma Nodir Majhi” is one of such works that will always be remembered. Some more of his remarkable works are—"Ghuddi”, “Lalsalu”, “Moner Manush” “Kittonkhela”, and “Shurujmia”, among others. He made his silver screen debut with the 1973 film, “Abar Tora Manush Ho”.

May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023

4 theatre troupes demand answers from Group Theatre Federation

The letter was sent to Liaquat Ali Lucky, Chairman, Group Theatre Federation, earlier on April 13, which has been revealed today to the media.

March 27, 2023
March 27, 2023

Nasir Uddin Yousuff’s Dhaka Theatre quits Federation in protest

Dhaka Theatre takes a stand for Kamal Bayezid.

August 21, 2017
August 21, 2017

Selim Al-Deen Festival kicks off with zeal

The Selim Al Deen Festival opened in full swing at the main auditorium of the National Theatre Hall at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on August 19, through a ceremony that handed out a number of awards, and saw the staging of Dhaka Theatre's

May 23, 2015
May 23, 2015

“People and nature inspire me to write” ... Rubayet Ahmed

Rubayet Ahmed is a young playwright and director tagged with Dhaka Theatre.

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