Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy

Victory Day 2024: Your complete itinerary

This year, the Victory Day feels particularly significant due to this year’s powerful uprising. To commemorate this special day, here are some events to help you embrace the spirit of patriotism. 

Celebrating December with theatre, qawwali, and cultural festivals across Bangladesh

This December, the country is set to come alive with an extraordinary lineup of cultural festivities, organized by Shilpakala Academy to mark the country's month of victory. From Qawwali performances to theatre festivals, the month-long celebration promises something for everyone. These events, held across districts and major cities, aim to bring art and culture to the public, making them accessible to all.

175 cultural activists call for a separate film division at BSA

The statement presented arguments in support of this demand, signed by filmmakers, producers, cinematographers, editors, sound designers, film critics, researchers, teachers, film workers and organizers, actors, musicians, and photographers.

23rd Dhaka Int'l Film Festival to dazzle in January 2025

The Dhaka International Film Festival is returning for its 23rd edition, scheduled to run over nine days from January 11 to January 19 next year.

Theatre artistes to stage street play as protest at BSA

Today two theatre troupes are set to perform street plays at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), advocating for the safety of theatre artistes. This protest is in response to the cancellation of the play “Nityapurana” on November 2, as well as the subsequent attack on renowned thespian Mamunur Rashid during a demonstration led by Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation (BGTF) activists.

Ongoing unrest at BSA: Theatre activists commit to continue protests

Today, Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation (BGTF) activists organised and participated in a press conference held at the National Theatre Hall seminar room, in response to the unwarranted attack on activists during a protest at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy’s (BSA) National Theatre Hall yesterday. The meeting highlighted the urgent need for the protection of the nation’s cultural sector so that theatre activities can resume without fear.

Aranyak Natyadal cancels show following BSA Attack

Following the attack, the theater group Aranyak Natyadal decided to cancel the scheduled 7:00pm performance of their play Company at the main auditorium of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.

‘Awaaz Utha’ famed Hannan to perform at Shilpakala Academy

There's no denying that Bangladeshi rappers were instrumental in the success of the student-led mass movement. Rapper Hannan, for instance, was even arrested for his song “Awaaz Utha”. Now, however, he is all set to take the stage at the Shilpakala Academy for a live performance.

Shilpakala Academy announces week-long Jatra festival

In the spirit of post-July Revolution rejuvenation, Shilpakala Academy seeks to reinvigorate cultural expressions across all social layers. With the theme “In fear, we falter; in defiance, we are Bangladesh,” the festival will run from November 1 to November 7 at Mukto Moncho in Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital.

May 29, 2023
May 29, 2023

Celebrating the best of art

The inauguration of the 25th National Art Exhibition took place at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on May 28.

May 28, 2023
May 28, 2023

25th National Art Exhibition underway at BSA today

The 25th National Art Exhibition will commence today at the National Art Gallery of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA). The event will feature 301 artworks by 261 artists. Moreover, Information and Broadcasting minister Hasan Mahmud will be present as the chief guest at the programme.

March 14, 2023
March 14, 2023

Jyotika Jyoti appointed new director of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy

According to the government contract, "Laal Moroger Jhuti" actress Jyotika Jyoti will be the director of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy for the next two years.

February 28, 2023
February 28, 2023

A weekend of conversation, art and feminism

The festival included four exhibitions, namely Made in Bangladesh by Prachyanat, Voices of Bangladesh by iCan Foundation, Moheshkhali Exhibition by University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh and Hum Studio Interactive, and Auyoni: Beyond Sexuality by Ayreen Khan which were displayed at Gallery 1 of the BSA.

February 5, 2023
February 5, 2023

The everlasting charm of Dhaka Art Summit

February is the month of spring, love, books, and flowers. Along with Ekushey Boi Mela, this month also sees the return of the biggest arena of art and culture—Dhaka Art Summit (DAS) 2023.

January 21, 2023
January 21, 2023

Aly Zaker Notuner Utshob 2023 underway

Theatre festival “Aly Zaker Notuner Utshob” has kicked off in Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy today, at 6:30 pm To celebrate the essence theatre itself and pay respect to one of the greatest Bangladeshi thespians, Aly Zaker, Nagorik Natya Sampradaya organised the first "Notuner Utshob" with seven plays in 2019. This year, it had been renamed after Aly Zaker.

January 11, 2023
January 11, 2023

Ishrat Nishat Natya Puraskar coming January 19

On Tuesday, nominees for the Ishrat Nishat Natya Puraskar were announced at a press conference in Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.

September 28, 2022
September 28, 2022

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy to celebrate PM’s birthday today

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has arranged a round of programmes to celebrate Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s 76th birthday today.

October 1, 2020
October 1, 2020

Theatre resuming at Shilpakala Academy from Oct 23

Three performance halls of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) -- National Theatre, Experimental Theatre and Studio Theatre -- are set to open their doors to theatre lovers of the country from October 23, after over seven months of closure.

August 12, 2019
August 12, 2019

An Untold Story of Courage

Shaheen Reza Rassel, a young artist who has been diagnosed with a rare neurological disease, wants to build a Museum of Courage where stories of people who braved through great adversities to become successful will be showcased to give a ray of hope to people.