art and culture in Bangladesh

450-foot Bangla calligraphy transforms Banani's streets

Architect and artist Nazm Anwr created a 450-foot Bangla calligraphy installation in Banani, Dhaka, in two days, blending art, activism, and heritage to reconnect people with language and inspire reflection on public expression.

#Arts / Dhaka Makers 2023: A platform for artists to meet and exchange ideas

Dhaka has always been the cultural hub of this country. A diverse group of artists calls this metropolis their home, or their artistic work revolves around the city. In order to ensure a space for creative minds to develop and grow their brand, connect, and engage with fellow like-minded individuals and market their creations to interested clients, an event — Dhaka Makers 2023 — is scheduled to be arranged between 24 June and 27 June at Aloki, 211 Gulshan-Tejgaon Link Road.

#Arts / How to appreciate Bangladeshi arts

Art has the power to move us, inspire us, and give us a new perspective to things we normally wouldn't have. Whether you’re a long-time art enthusiast or someone who’s just starting to explore the world of art, there’s always something new and exciting to discover. In Bangladesh, there’s loads to look out for when it comes to art.

Preserve our heritage sites for posterity

300-year-old temples in Bangladesh at risk of being lost to history

‘meta moina:’ First Bangladeshi high fashion and art NFT digital space launched

The first of its kind Bangladeshi decentralized high fashion and art NFT digital space, ‘meta moina’ was launched during a ceremony at Bistro E Club Room in Dhaka recently. Bangladeshi Web 3.0 fashion label 1972ninteenseventytwo introduced this future shop concept as NFTs are increasingly becoming popular as a way to buy and sell digital artwork.

‘Ora Egaro Jon:’ Augmented Reality infused art exhibition held at Dhaka Gallery

The third edition of Ora Egaro Jon, presented by Bangladesh Art Week, a voice of Bangladesh’s art industry that provides a platform for emerging and established artists to showcase their artwork in an international context, brought together internationally renowned and established Bangladeshi artists alongside invited younger artists. Bangladesh Art Week introduced A.R.E (Augmented Reality Exhibition), a collection of portable generative art showcasing the work of 11 female artists at Dhaka Gallery, a concept that brings together some of the best generative art in South Asia, offering a uniquely immersive art experience.

Letters to the City: Art explores the complex relations of women and girls with their urban existence

With an aim to create substantial social change, Dhaka Memory and Mongol Deep Foundation organised ‘Letters to the city’, an exhibition combining art, architecture, and gender politics.

Bipasha Hayat: Simply Abstract

Bipasha Hayat, a gifted artist who has explored different dimensions of arts and culture, speaks about her philosophy of life, her thoughts and her career in a recent interview with Rafi Hossain.

December 17, 2024
December 17, 2024

450-foot Bangla calligraphy transforms Banani's streets

Architect and artist Nazm Anwr created a 450-foot Bangla calligraphy installation in Banani, Dhaka, in two days, blending art, activism, and heritage to reconnect people with language and inspire reflection on public expression.

June 5, 2023
June 5, 2023

Dhaka Makers 2023: A platform for artists to meet and exchange ideas

Dhaka has always been the cultural hub of this country. A diverse group of artists calls this metropolis their home, or their artistic work revolves around the city. In order to ensure a space for creative minds to develop and grow their brand, connect, and engage with fellow like-minded individuals and market their creations to interested clients, an event — Dhaka Makers 2023 — is scheduled to be arranged between 24 June and 27 June at Aloki, 211 Gulshan-Tejgaon Link Road.

May 14, 2023
May 14, 2023

How to appreciate Bangladeshi arts

Art has the power to move us, inspire us, and give us a new perspective to things we normally wouldn't have. Whether you’re a long-time art enthusiast or someone who’s just starting to explore the world of art, there’s always something new and exciting to discover. In Bangladesh, there’s loads to look out for when it comes to art.

December 27, 2022
December 27, 2022

Preserve our heritage sites for posterity

300-year-old temples in Bangladesh at risk of being lost to history

July 7, 2022
July 7, 2022

‘meta moina:’ First Bangladeshi high fashion and art NFT digital space launched

The first of its kind Bangladeshi decentralized high fashion and art NFT digital space, ‘meta moina’ was launched during a ceremony at Bistro E Club Room in Dhaka recently. Bangladeshi Web 3.0 fashion label 1972ninteenseventytwo introduced this future shop concept as NFTs are increasingly becoming popular as a way to buy and sell digital artwork.

June 30, 2022
June 30, 2022

‘Ora Egaro Jon:’ Augmented Reality infused art exhibition held at Dhaka Gallery

The third edition of Ora Egaro Jon, presented by Bangladesh Art Week, a voice of Bangladesh’s art industry that provides a platform for emerging and established artists to showcase their artwork in an international context, brought together internationally renowned and established Bangladeshi artists alongside invited younger artists. Bangladesh Art Week introduced A.R.E (Augmented Reality Exhibition), a collection of portable generative art showcasing the work of 11 female artists at Dhaka Gallery, a concept that brings together some of the best generative art in South Asia, offering a uniquely immersive art experience.

March 23, 2022
March 23, 2022

Letters to the City: Art explores the complex relations of women and girls with their urban existence

With an aim to create substantial social change, Dhaka Memory and Mongol Deep Foundation organised ‘Letters to the city’, an exhibition combining art, architecture, and gender politics.

August 30, 2019
August 30, 2019

Bipasha Hayat: Simply Abstract

Bipasha Hayat, a gifted artist who has explored different dimensions of arts and culture, speaks about her philosophy of life, her thoughts and her career in a recent interview with Rafi Hossain.