Saurav Dey

Coding for Kids: 400 children join programming session

It is a common perception that coding or computer programming is not for everyone and that it requires sound knowledge of

7y ago

Oh life, let us be true again to art

There is a famous quote by Picasso: “Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.” While not completely agreeing with the legendary painter, I would rather say inspiration exists, but you have to seek it travelling.

7y ago

"We must tell our story to the rest of the world"

Nawshin Khair is a charismatic creative designer, cultural connector, social entrepreneur and activist whose heart remains with

8y ago

What real estate has to offer

Next Step caught up with Sadat Hossain Salim, a prominent figure in the country's real estate arena and advisor to Rupayan Group, to talk about the real estate market and its career scope.

8y ago

Making a Difference in Women's Higher Education

Passang Dema is the first woman in her family to attend university. Her financially struggling family members were more than happy when she was accepted...

8y ago

LIFE, LIGHT & CHAOS at AFD

“Life, Light & Chaos”, the first solo photography exhibition by promising photographer Joy K Roy Chowdhury is currently on at La Galerie and Galerie Zoom of Alliance Française de Dhaka.

8y ago

Films are larger than life

Entering the film arena as an assistant director, Shahed Ali has doubled up as an actor. A theatre actor associated

8y ago

“I always try to spread the words of Nazrul”

Eminent Nazrul exponent Ferdous Ara is driven by the passion to uphold and spread the words of Kazi Nazrul Islam across the

8y ago
March 22, 2016
March 22, 2016

"We do plays out of pure passion"

Stepping into the theatre arena as a teenager, Kazi Chapal has now carved a name as a promising theatre director. Though he started out as an actor, Chapal later found his passion in direction with entertaining plays like “Paicho Chor er Kichchha” and “Scheme” to his credit. In a recent chat with Arts & Entertainment, Chapal talked about his journey and more. Excerpts:

March 13, 2016
March 13, 2016

BRSS holds Rabindra Sangeet Festival

Bangladesh Rabindra Sangeet Shilpi Sangstha (BRSS) held a two-day Rabindra Sangeet Festival at Nandan Mancha of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on March 11-12.

March 11, 2016
March 11, 2016

Inspiration for Bangladesh designers

With a vision to inspire and recognise the designers of Bangladesh, Paper Studio held a design contest with the title “Conqueror Corporate Identity Design Contest-2015”.

March 8, 2016
March 8, 2016

“The world is beautiful when there's gender equality”

Rokeya Prachi, a popular face on and off the television, is an activist who works for the rights of women. Arts & Entertainment recently caught up with her for opinion on Int'l Women's Day, and the position of women in Bangladesh. Excerpts:

March 1, 2016
March 1, 2016

Bhanga Gora Natyotshab opens with “Sonai Madhab”

After four and half long years, theatre has returned to its abode -- the historical Mahila Samiti Auditorium in the capital's Baily Road. The place is abuzz with theatre activists and audiences alike as Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation (BGTF) is holding a month-long theatre festival at Dr. Nilima Ibrahim Auditorium.

February 25, 2016
February 25, 2016

Shutter Stories: Tales in Pixels

In photography there is a reality so subtle that it becomes more real than reality.

February 21, 2016
February 21, 2016

“Grateful to the government for this award”

Amanul Huq began his career as a dancer in 1959 under the guidance of Ghonoshyam Anjariya in Karachi, Pakistan. A prominent name in

February 18, 2016
February 18, 2016

Yearlong programmes marking Abdul Karim's birth centenary

Marking the birth centenary of Baul Shah Abdul Karim, a yearlong celebration began across the country on February 16. The inauguration ceremony of the programme took place at Nandan Mancha of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on Karim's birth anniversary, the first Tuesday of Bangla month Falgun.

February 13, 2016
February 13, 2016

“Love is like an eternal Spring” ...Kumar Bishwajit

Noted singer Kumar Bishwajit's latest album “Sharangshe Tumi” hit the music market on Thursday ahead of

January 26, 2016
January 26, 2016

Beauty from another dimension

The fine line between a photograph and a painting are quite invisible in Arif Ahmed's paintings of celestial bodies. His science-inspired