Syed Jamil Ahmed
Activists rally for 'Nityapurana's' return after its abrupt halt
While the play had started on time, the demonstrators resumed their protest outside the gates shortly afterwards. To prevent any escalation, Syed, in consultation with Desh Natok, the theatre troupe helming the play, decided to call off the show. He explained this decision in a virtual press conference on Monday morning.
Syed Jamil not to blame, it was a ‘Vibhishan’ move: Bonna Mirza
Though the play began on schedule, the demonstration resumed at the gates. Fearing escalation, Ahmed, in consultation with the theatre troupe Desh Natok, made the decision to stop the show. He explained the situation during a virtual press conference Monday morning.
Opinion / Shilpakala Academy’s catalytic role against polarisation and extremism
BSA's initiatives in theatre, music, and visual arts have proven to be effective tools for bridging divides in Bangladesh's politically charged environment. The academy's diverse programming speaks to a wide range of Bangladeshis, although often failing to transcend party affiliations and ideological differences.
‘Shilpakala Academy to become a corruption-free institution’
Syed Jamil Ahmed, the newly appointed director general of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, has called for the allocation of at least three percent of the national GDP for the cultural sector to make the academy financially capable and self-sufficient.
Syed Jamil Ahmed appointed as Shilpakala DG
It is to be noted that following the recent downfall of the former government following the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, Liaquat Ali Lucky, who served as the Director General of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) for over a decade, stepped down from his position on August 12.
Witness Syed Jamil Ahmed’s ‘Ami Birangona Bolchhi’ this Eid
Based on the book, the great Jamil Ahmed’s Spordha: Independent Theatre Collective has produced its fourth production of “Ami Birangona Bolchhi”, which began staging from June 16 at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy’s (BSA) National Theater Hall.
Syed Jamil Ahmed’s 'Ami Birangona Bolchi to stage today
Legendary director Syed Jamil Ahmed is set to captivate audiences once again with his latest stage play, "Ami Birangona Bolchi." The play is based on Neelima Ibrahim's book about the war heroines, 'Birangona' in the Liberation War.
A theatre enigma
Syed Jamil Ahmed is a name almost synonymous to the Bangladeshi theatre industry. A well-known theatre director with skills in theatre, lights and set designing, he is also the founder of the Department of Theatre and Music in Dhaka University.
Activists rally for 'Nityapurana's' return after its abrupt halt
While the play had started on time, the demonstrators resumed their protest outside the gates shortly afterwards. To prevent any escalation, Syed, in consultation with Desh Natok, the theatre troupe helming the play, decided to call off the show. He explained this decision in a virtual press conference on Monday morning.
Syed Jamil not to blame, it was a ‘Vibhishan’ move: Bonna Mirza
Though the play began on schedule, the demonstration resumed at the gates. Fearing escalation, Ahmed, in consultation with the theatre troupe Desh Natok, made the decision to stop the show. He explained the situation during a virtual press conference Monday morning.
Shilpakala Academy’s catalytic role against polarisation and extremism
BSA's initiatives in theatre, music, and visual arts have proven to be effective tools for bridging divides in Bangladesh's politically charged environment. The academy's diverse programming speaks to a wide range of Bangladeshis, although often failing to transcend party affiliations and ideological differences.
‘Shilpakala Academy to become a corruption-free institution’
Syed Jamil Ahmed, the newly appointed director general of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, has called for the allocation of at least three percent of the national GDP for the cultural sector to make the academy financially capable and self-sufficient.
Syed Jamil Ahmed appointed as Shilpakala DG
It is to be noted that following the recent downfall of the former government following the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, Liaquat Ali Lucky, who served as the Director General of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) for over a decade, stepped down from his position on August 12.
Witness Syed Jamil Ahmed’s ‘Ami Birangona Bolchhi’ this Eid
Based on the book, the great Jamil Ahmed’s Spordha: Independent Theatre Collective has produced its fourth production of “Ami Birangona Bolchhi”, which began staging from June 16 at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy’s (BSA) National Theater Hall.
Syed Jamil Ahmed’s 'Ami Birangona Bolchi to stage today
Legendary director Syed Jamil Ahmed is set to captivate audiences once again with his latest stage play, "Ami Birangona Bolchi." The play is based on Neelima Ibrahim's book about the war heroines, 'Birangona' in the Liberation War.
A theatre enigma
Syed Jamil Ahmed is a name almost synonymous to the Bangladeshi theatre industry. A well-known theatre director with skills in theatre, lights and set designing, he is also the founder of the Department of Theatre and Music in Dhaka University.