Afsana Aziz Nitol

BotTola stages Khona

Theatre troupe BotTola staged the play ‘Khona’ at the Experimental Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on June 26.

6y ago

‘Dear Liar’ staged at BSA

Theatre troupe Natyam Repertory staged the Bangla adaption of Jerome Kilty’s Dear Liar, at the Studio Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) recently.

6y ago

In memory of Subir Nandi

BSA organised the event to pay tribute to the musical icon, in the presence of many singers, artistes, lyricists and Subir Nandi’s fans. Musician Syed Abdul Hadi also spoke fondly about Subir Nandi at the event.

6y ago

“I want to be truthful to what I do” Subrina Irine

Subrina Irine, director at Runout Films LTD, a media production company, stepped into the world of media when she was just a high school student.

6y ago

Shakeeb Fahad talks about Laughing Elephant

The media production company, Laughing Elephant, is making waves in the market for their innovative content.

6y ago

Erin Holland’s first time in Bangladesh

I knew that cricket had a massive fanbase here. I did not realise what a huge football loving nation Bangladesh is. I saw it after coming here. Bangamata U-19 Women’s International Gold Cup

6y ago

‘Draupadi Parampara’ staged at BSA

Theatre, a popular theatre troupe, staged their play, Drapaudi Parampara, recently at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. The play presented the world of Mahabharta, intertwined with modern times.

6y ago

Behind the scenes of bfilms

Bangamata U–19 Women’s International Gold Cup, a tribute to Sheikh Fazilatun-nesa Mujib,is set to commence from April 22, 2019.

6y ago
December 7, 2018
December 7, 2018

An evening with Sci-fi Jazz

Experimenting with various electronic musical instruments and clarinets, Niels Klein's quartet, aptly named Tubes & Wires, aspires to take their listeners on a trip to space with their music.

December 3, 2018
December 3, 2018

'In the skin of the other' staged at Shilpakala

The performance titled, In The Skin Of The Other, started with the dancers stripping their clothes off. They were comfortable in their own skins and let each other explore it as they were dancing.

November 29, 2018
November 29, 2018

Reaching a global audience with the music of the roots

Among the many musicians that enthralled the audience of Dhaka International Folk Fest 2018, Labik Kamal Gaurob stood out with his sheer talent and majestic voice. He made his presence felt as a guest artiste, performing with Shayan Chowdhury Arnob.

November 28, 2018
November 28, 2018

Advanced Contemporary Dance Course at BSA

To enhance contemporary dance practice in Bangladesh, Nyeem Khan Dance Company and Shadhona jointly started the Advanced Contemporary Dance Course from October 2018 to January 2019.

November 23, 2018
November 23, 2018

Cancer Awareness Programme for Women celebrates its 3rd anniversary

Musa Karim Ripon, a student of Islamic University in Kushtia, lost his mother and aunt to breast cancer in 2013. Early diagnosis could have saved their lives.

November 23, 2018
November 23, 2018

SANZIDA MAHMOOD NANDITA

Singer Sanzida Mahmood Nandita first came into the limelight with Bangladeshi Idol. She has been charming the audience ever since –both as a singer and a presenter. She takes out some time for us in this week's “One Minute Please!”

November 18, 2018
November 18, 2018

Los Texmaniacs: Unifying borders through music

With the euphonious tunes of accordion, bajo sexto, drums and electric bass, the band Los Texmaniacs, formed in 1997, creates a form of folk music that is very different from the folk music we grew up listening to.

November 16, 2018
November 16, 2018

DLF sheds light on the Me Too movement

Recently at a session, moderated by Bonna Mirza, journalists Rita Das Roy, Munni Saha, and Zyma Islam talked about the possibility of #MeToo movement happening in Bangladesh, in Dhaka Lit Fest (DLF).

November 14, 2018
November 14, 2018

'Oh My Sweet Land' staged at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy

“I used to cringe thinking about Syria. Now I cringe because of Ashraf,” said the actor, who is in search of her refugee activist lover Ashraf, in the play Oh My Sweet Land.

November 12, 2018
November 12, 2018

Tapan Mahmud's golden jubilee in the music industry

Tapan Mahmud, the very first Rabindra Sangeet artiste at Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of his storied music career.