Bengal Foundation
Classical musicians Ebadul Huq Shaikat, Abhishek Biswas enthral audience at ‘Praner Khela’
The event commenced at 6:30pm with a captivating rendition of raga Yaman by Abhishek Biswas on flute, setting a serene atmosphere for the audience. Following suit, Ebadul Huq Shaikat mesmerised the audience with his masterful rendition of raga Shuddha Kalyan on sitar, showcasing his virtuosity and profound understanding of classical music, according to a press release by Bengal Foundation.
'Death Sentence' art exhibition explores link between death and aesthetics
The opening ceremony of the art exhibition “Death Sentence” took place yesterday (February 15) at the Bengal Shilpalay. Curated by Jewel A Rob, under the Bengal Foundation’s Subir Choudhury Curatorial Practice Grant, works by five artists namely Anisuzzaman Sohel, Emran Sohel, Promotesh Das Pulak, Najmun Nahar Keya, and Shimul Datta, are currently being featured in the show.
Artist Shawon Akand receives ‘Ganesh Haloi Bengal Research Grant 2023’
The scholarship is awarded by Bengal Foundation in favor of eminent artist and researcher Ganesh Haloi of West Bengal. This initiative encourages the way of research, inquiry and exploration on various issues related to the performing arts practice of Bangladesh and it will be enlivened with new perspectives.
Bengal Foundation brings ‘Musical Evenings’
Bengal Foundation is organising three special evenings of music, which will be held at Bengal Shilpalay from July 13 to July 15.
Application call for The Aminul Islam Young Artists Award and Subir Choudhury Curatorial Practice Grant announced
Bengal Foundation has announced a call for application for the 2018 edition of the Aminul Islam Young Artists Award and Subir Choudhury Curatorial Practice Grant. The deadline for submissions of the applications is until December 20, 2018, according to the official website.
Music all the way - Bengal Sangskriti Utshab sees highest turnout
The penultimate day (March 2) of Bengal Sangskriti Utshab Sylhet 2017 saw a huge turnout to watch the enthralling musical performances by both...
Registration opens for Bengal Sanskriti Utsab
Bengal Foundation has been doing some momentous work for the prosperity of our culture for 27 years now, and though most general people of the country know them for the Bengal Classical Music Festival, they have been working in all forms of arts.
Bengal Foundation releases three albums
Bengal Foundation has been relentlessly working for preservation and flourish of the country's culture, and their audio label has played a valuable part in it.
Bengal Foundation hands over art publications to public libraries
Bengal Foundation recently handed over 40,000 pieces of art publications including, art catalogues, folios and books to 70 branches of upazila...
Ferdous Ara's homage to the National Poet
Noted Nazrul Sangeet artiste Ferdous Ara has a firm niche in the music world and earned accolades for both recording and performing songs from Narzul's diverse musical genres – raga-based, Islamic, Kirtan, Shyama sangeet, patriotic, songs based on foreign tunes, folk and jhumur-ang songs.
Rabindra Nrityadhara in focus
To enable art lovers to better understand classical dance, Bengal Foundation arranged the fifth episode of their regular series of lecture and demonstration programmes at the Daily Star-Bengal Arts Precinct in The Daily Star centre on May 17.
Mastercraftspersons Award handed at Bengal Shilpalaya
National Crafts Council of Bangladesh (NCCB) and Bengal Foundation jointly organised an award ceremony and a five-day fair to promote crafts that appear to be disappearing in Bangladesh.
“Women should have every opportunity to compete as equals” ... Luva Nahid Choudhury
We have always focused on the quality of the work and its programmatic fit - regardless of gender.