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.

February 12, 2016
February 12, 2016

Pt. Tushar Dutta to perform classical music at Shilpakala today

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has arranged today (February 12) a solo classical music soiree at its National Music and Dance centre auditorium at 6pm.

October 22, 2015
October 22, 2015

Fine for illegal parking to go up: Minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal says the fine for illegal parking and over speeding will be raised.

May 20, 2015
May 20, 2015

Nagarik Natyangan's theatre fest opens today

In celebration of its 20 years of journey in the country's theatre arena, Nagarik Natyangan is hosting an eight-day theatre festival at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).

March 19, 2015
March 19, 2015

Chinese troupe stages opera at Shilpakala Academy

As part of the ongoing 2nd Dhaka International Theatre Fest, Chinese opera troupe Yongfu Promotion and Protection Centre presented two comedies “Gambler Wang Er prepares for the New Year” and “Romance in beating the birds” at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Tuesday evening.

March 11, 2015
March 11, 2015

2nd Dhaka Int'l Theatre Fest begins tomorrow

The second Dhaka International Theatre Fest-2015, organised by International Theatre Institute, Bangladesh in association with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) will begin from March 12 at three venues of BSA.

  •