Theatre & Arts
Entertainment industry at standstill due to nationwide curfew
Nearly all multiplex and single-screen cinemas, including Star Cineplex and Lion Cinemas, have been closed for over a week due to the national crisis.
Art exhibition / ‘Synthetic Reality’: Javed Jalil's artistic inquiry into mind's mechanism
What defines a thought? Is it a solitary idea or several notions intertwined within themselves? Can a thought exist in isolation? Perhaps, thoughts are hardly innate, rather they are perceived uniquely in a continuous chaotic dialogue within the mind.
Art exhibition / Uttam Kumar Roy’s solo exhibition unveils reality through fiction
"The Actuality of Fiction", a captivating solo exhibition by acclaimed Bangladeshi artist Uttam Kumar Roy is currently underway at Alliance Française de Dhaka. Curated by Mustafa Zaman, the exhibition opened its doors on July 5, and will continue until July 16.
Loko Natyadal honours 6 theatre luminaries with awards
On July 6, the troupe held a grand ceremony on the eve of its founding anniversary at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy's National Theatre Hall to present the Loko Natyadal Award 2021-22 to six distinguished theatre personalities.
Photo exhibition / ‘Bangladesh Press Photo Contest 2024’ exhibition kicks off in Dhaka
In the wake of two triumphant editions, the third edition of the exhibition of the principal local event celebrating the practice of photojournalism in the country, the “Bangladesh Press Photo Contest 2024”, lifted its curtains yesterday. While the exhibition is taking place on the second floor, the inaugural event took place in the house-full eighth-floor gallery of the capital's DrikPath Bhobon.
Loko Natyadal celebrates 43rd anniversary with year-long festivities
Highlighting the festivities, the 200th performance of "Sonai Madhab" will be staged on July 13. Additionally, the troupe plans to premiere a new play and host a theatre festival later this year.
An aesthete: Celebrating the birth centenary of Khan Sarwar Murshid
To commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of the esteemed educationist, diplomat, and intellectual, the late Professor Khan Sarwar Murshid, a press conference was held today at the National Press Club.
Photostory exhibition / A visual ode to ‘Shesher Kabita’ reimagines Tagore’s novel at Shilpakala
Amit Raye had an eye for the unaccustomed, Labanya was not going to be limited by customs. With Parambrata Chatterjee’s eyes speaking volumes as Amit, and Dr Sreya Sen in Labanya’s free-spiritedness, Rabindranath Tagore’s characters from “Shesher Kabita” have come alive in the photostory exhibition, titled “Shesher Kobita a photostory by Bowner Dighi”, underway at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
A gripping dark comedy, ‘God of Carnage’ dazzles Dhaka audience
The narrative centers on a meeting between the parents to discuss a physical altercation between their sons. As the discussion spirals into chaos, the parents’ true characters are exposed, delving into themes of civility, conflict, and the human condition. This gripping and entertaining drama resonates deeply with audiences.
Platforms expands artistic journey, welcomes new artists
Platforms, a distinguished art gallery operating under the brand, ISHO, has notably concluded its Artist Contract Signing Ceremony on June 25 in Banani, Dhaka — marking a significant milestone for talented artists as they embark on exciting new creative journeys.
Mad Theatre to present play on Tagore’s romance with Ocampo today
Today (June 25) at 7:15pm, the eighth rendezvous of "Rabindranather Dwitiyo Bijoya" will be staged at the Experimental Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. The play is written, directed, and conceptualised by Asadul Islam, the head of Mad Theatre.
Photo exhibition features Rabindranath’s novel ‘Shesher Kobita’
A photo exhibition, inspired by the renowned poetic novel "Shesher Kobita" by the legendary Rabindranath Tagore, is set to take place this Friday (June 28) at 6pm at the Chitrashala Auditorium of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
‘The War Is Not Over Yet’: Mashruk Ahmed tells of 1971's unsung heroines
Entering the photo exhibition’s gallery, white curtains gently swayed, displaying cyanotype prints of the portraits of Birangonas (Bangladeshi female freedom fighters), much like how their valiant stories have been hidden behind the curtains for far too long.
A theatrical experience on OTT
This Eid, OTT platform iScreen is bringing theatrical experience into the digital world, with the performance of the popular play “Bhager Manush”, directed by Aly Zaker.
‘Abhishapta August’: A spotlight on the most unfortunate day of Bangladesh
The play serves as a poignant reminder of the brutal assassination of Bangladesh's founding father, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and his entire family at their residence in Dhanmondi 32 on the fateful night of August 15, 1975.
Abul Hayat, Manoj Mitra and others earn significant awards in Kolkata
Celebrated Bangladeshi actor Abul Hayat, Kolkata's theatre luminary Manoj Mitra, filmmaker Prabhat Roy, and film producer Purnima Dutta were honoured in a grand ceremony in Kolkata yesterday (June 8).
Selim Al Deen’s ‘Shakuntala’ returns to stage, marking global debut
As part of this celebration, Selim Al Deen's "Shakuntala" is making a much-anticipated return to the stage, under the direction of Shahiduzzaman Selim.
Cultural advocates voice frustration over FY25 budget allocation
Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali presented this proposed budget in the National Parliament on Thursday. However, representatives from the cultural sector have expressed dissatisfaction with this allocation, much like in previous years.
