Dhaka Theatre
Faruque Ahmed takes on the director’s chair
In his four-decade-long career, renowned actor Faruque Ahmed has earned a name for his performances on the theatre stage, television, and in films. He has been a member of the popular theatre troupe Dhaka Theatre for a long time.
Selim Al Deen’s ‘Shakuntala’ returns to stage, marking global debut
As part of this celebration, Selim Al Deen's "Shakuntala" is making a much-anticipated return to the stage, under the direction of Shahiduzzaman Selim.
‘I have dedicated my life to instilling the values of our Liberation war in youths’
In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star, the eminent artiste talked about his Liberation War days, our independence, theatre activism, his upcoming film projects, and more.
Art without limits: Bangladesh hosts inaugural International Disability Art Festival
The National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy buzzed with excitement as the inaugural International Disability Art Festival 2024 commenced today, marking a significant milestone in arts and inclusivity.
Eight female theatre personalities to be felicitated
The theatre festival and award ceremony will be held on the eve of International Women’s Day at the Mahila Samity’s Nilima Ibrahim Milanayatan, said Sayem Samad, lead artiste of Kanchkhela Repertory Theatre.
Dhaka Theatre set to stage ‘Medea’ again tomorrow
The Greek classical play "Medea" was staged yesterday evening by Dhaka Theatre at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy's Studio Theatre Auditorium in the capital’s Segun Bagicha Road. Directed by Humayun Kabir Himu, this production marks the 51st theatrical endeavour by Dhaka Theatre – a prominent theatrical organisation in Bangladesh. Professor Abdus Selim provided the Bengali translation for it, adapting from George Theodoridis' English translation of the play.
Pijush Bandyopadhyay, Syed Jamil Ahmed to receive ‘Selim Al Deen Padak'
Dhaka Theatre joins this celebration by bestowing the esteemed 'Seilm Al Deen Padak' upon the illustrious actor Pijush Bandyopadhyay and the eminent theatre personality Syed Jamil Ahmed.
Dhaka Theater to celebrate golden jubilee this year
The celebration will be graced by noted cultural personalities including the likes of – Ramendu Majumdar, Ferdousi Mazumder, Mamunur Rashid, M Hamid and Syed Salauddin Zaki. Besides that, an art exhibition on Orientalism and Dualism will be opened from 5:30pm and the play “Prachyo” will be staged at 7 pm.
‘Can’t ask for much more from life’
“Padma Nodir Majhi” is one of such works that will always be remembered. Some more of his remarkable works are—"Ghuddi”, “Lalsalu”, “Moner Manush” “Kittonkhela”, and “Shurujmia”, among others. He made his silver screen debut with the 1973 film, “Abar Tora Manush Ho”.
Nasir Uddin Yousuff’s Dhaka Theatre quits Federation in protest
Dhaka Theatre takes a stand for Kamal Bayezid.
Selim Al-Deen Festival kicks off with zeal
The Selim Al Deen Festival opened in full swing at the main auditorium of the National Theatre Hall at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on August 19, through a ceremony that handed out a number of awards, and saw the staging of Dhaka Theatre's
“People and nature inspire me to write” ... Rubayet Ahmed
Rubayet Ahmed is a young playwright and director tagged with Dhaka Theatre.