Liaquat Ali Lucky
Group Theater Federation: Pro-Lucky faction push for conference, opposition calls for reform
A faction led by senior praesidium member Lucky Enam is now preparing for an urgent meeting to discuss reforms and restructuring within the federation. Meanwhile, a rival group, aligned with Liaquat Ali Lucky, is pushing for a conference, further fueling tensions in the executive committee.
Theatre activists rally for reforms after ‘dictator’ Lucky’s fall
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy’s former Director General Liaquat Ali Lucky’s reign of power over Dhaka's theatre scene and the country, as a whole, has been described as a “living dictator.” To prevent any similar figures from taking this kind of autocratic and illicit root in the future, a group of theatre activists has put forward several proposals.
Theatre activists demand probe into Liaquat Ali Lucky
Theatre activists and practitioners have called for an investigation into allegations of corruption, nepotism, misconduct, and political bias against Liaquat Ali Lucky, the former director general of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy who has recently resigned.
Liaquat Ali Lucky resigns from Shilpakala Academy
On Monday (August 12), Lucky submitted his resignation to the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, as confirmed by Salahuddin Ahmed, Secretary of the Shilpakala Academy. The resignation was submitted via WhatsApp, the secretary informed The Daily Star.
Liaquat Ali Lucky honoured with Nrityacharya Bulbul Chowdhury Lifetime Achievement Award
Notably, Natyacharya Bulbul Chowdhury (January 1, 1919 - May 17, 1954) is considered the pioneer of modern dance in Bangladesh. He earned distinction as the first Muslim dancer of the British-era Indian subcontinent, and by the age of 30, he was honoured as the National Dancer of Pakistan.
'Classical Music and Dance Fest' kicks off at BSA
Running from July 14 to July 15, the festival was inaugurated by BSA director Liaquat Ali Lucky, by lighting ceremonial lamps.
Liaquat Ali Lucky reinstated as DG of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy
The notice read that he can begin his occupancy starting from the coming April 13, 2023 or his next word-day, according to his existing contract.
Nasir Uddin Yousuff’s Dhaka Theatre quits Federation in protest
Dhaka Theatre takes a stand for Kamal Bayezid.
“Culture is like a lighthouse”
Liaquat Ali Lucky, director general of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), is a noted theatre and cultural personality. As an organiser of the 2nd Dhaka International Theatre Fest, he shared his visions of enlightening people through the lens of culture.
Group Theater Federation: Pro-Lucky faction push for conference, opposition calls for reform
A faction led by senior praesidium member Lucky Enam is now preparing for an urgent meeting to discuss reforms and restructuring within the federation. Meanwhile, a rival group, aligned with Liaquat Ali Lucky, is pushing for a conference, further fueling tensions in the executive committee.
Theatre activists rally for reforms after ‘dictator’ Lucky’s fall
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy’s former Director General Liaquat Ali Lucky’s reign of power over Dhaka's theatre scene and the country, as a whole, has been described as a “living dictator.” To prevent any similar figures from taking this kind of autocratic and illicit root in the future, a group of theatre activists has put forward several proposals.
Theatre activists demand probe into Liaquat Ali Lucky
Theatre activists and practitioners have called for an investigation into allegations of corruption, nepotism, misconduct, and political bias against Liaquat Ali Lucky, the former director general of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy who has recently resigned.
Liaquat Ali Lucky resigns from Shilpakala Academy
On Monday (August 12), Lucky submitted his resignation to the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, as confirmed by Salahuddin Ahmed, Secretary of the Shilpakala Academy. The resignation was submitted via WhatsApp, the secretary informed The Daily Star.
Liaquat Ali Lucky honoured with Nrityacharya Bulbul Chowdhury Lifetime Achievement Award
Notably, Natyacharya Bulbul Chowdhury (January 1, 1919 - May 17, 1954) is considered the pioneer of modern dance in Bangladesh. He earned distinction as the first Muslim dancer of the British-era Indian subcontinent, and by the age of 30, he was honoured as the National Dancer of Pakistan.
'Classical Music and Dance Fest' kicks off at BSA
Running from July 14 to July 15, the festival was inaugurated by BSA director Liaquat Ali Lucky, by lighting ceremonial lamps.
Liaquat Ali Lucky reinstated as DG of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy
The notice read that he can begin his occupancy starting from the coming April 13, 2023 or his next word-day, according to his existing contract.
Nasir Uddin Yousuff’s Dhaka Theatre quits Federation in protest
Dhaka Theatre takes a stand for Kamal Bayezid.
“Culture is like a lighthouse”
Liaquat Ali Lucky, director general of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), is a noted theatre and cultural personality. As an organiser of the 2nd Dhaka International Theatre Fest, he shared his visions of enlightening people through the lens of culture.