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BotTola stages Khona

27 June 2019
Theatre troupe BotTola staged the play ‘Khona’ at the Experimental Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on June 26.
27 June 2019
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‘Dear Liar’ staged at BSA

16 June 2019
Theatre troupe Natyam Repertory staged the Bangla adaption of Jerome Kilty’s Dear Liar, at the Studio Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) recently.
16 June 2019
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In memory of Subir Nandi

22 May 2019
BSA organised the event to pay tribute to the musical icon, in the presence of many singers, artistes, lyricists and Subir Nandi’s fans. Musician Syed Abdul Hadi also spoke fondly about Subir Nandi at the event.
22 May 2019
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“I want to be truthful to what I do” Subrina Irine

16 May 2019
Subrina Irine, director at Runout Films LTD, a media production company, stepped into the world of media when she was just a high school student.
16 May 2019
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Shakeeb Fahad talks about Laughing Elephant

5 May 2019
The media production company, Laughing Elephant, is making waves in the market for their innovative content.
5 May 2019
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Erin Holland’s first time in Bangladesh

2 May 2019
I knew that cricket had a massive fanbase here. I did not realise what a huge football loving nation Bangladesh is. I saw it after coming here. Bangamata U-19 Women’s International Gold Cup
2 May 2019
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‘Draupadi Parampara’ staged at BSA

24 April 2019
Theatre, a popular theatre troupe, staged their play, Drapaudi Parampara, recently at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. The play presented the world of Mahabharta, intertwined with modern times.
24 April 2019
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Behind the scenes of bfilms

18 April 2019
Bangamata U–19 Women’s International Gold Cup, a tribute to Sheikh Fazilatun-nesa Mujib,is set to commence from April 22, 2019.
18 April 2019
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'Debi' starts its journey in theatres

In the wake of rock legend Ayub Bachchu's demise, Debi started its journey in theatres with a dimmed spirit.
20 October 2018
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Inauguration of Dwip Gallery

The way our city has fallen prey to rapid urbanisation is portrayed by Kazi Salahuddin Ahmed in his recent exhibition titled Fallout. The exhibition began at a new art gallery called Dwip Gellary, which was recently inaugurated in Lalmatia, Dhaka.
18 October 2018
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Nrityanchal stages 'Rai Krishna Padabali'

The atmosphere of Kalabagan Puja mandap was festive on Wednesday night with the blasts of dhaak-dhol and music. A cultural programme organised by Kalabagan Puja Comitteee doubled the celebration of the night.
18 October 2018
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MACBETH STAGED AT NAT MANDAL

Is Macbeth a tragic hero or a villain? – people have had differing opinions on this since Shakespeare's magnum opus was first staged in 1606.
13 October 2018
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Kremlin's musical hopes

Druti, Rattri, Chiring and Kripanjali, four girls from the Garo community, began the journey of their rock band, Kremlin, with high hopes.
11 October 2018
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'Laal shalu' staged at Ganga-Jamuna Utshab 2018

As soon as the curtains were raised, the sight of statue-like figures which crowded the entire stage, grabbed the attention of the
11 October 2018
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Discussion on 'Legal Stories of Life'

In his book Legal Stories of Life, Barrister Omar H Khan conveys that law is associated with every sphere of our life, including art and culture.
8 October 2018
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Amitabh Reza Chowdhury's 'Dhaka Metro' on Hoichoi

The first ever web series of eminent director Amitabh Reza Chowdhury, titled 'Dhaka Metro', will be launched soon on Hoichoi. Hoichoi is Kolkata's subscription-based video on demand platform that mainly focuses on Bengali content.
7 October 2018
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'Tomari Matir Kanya' staged at Ganga Jamuna Sangskritik Utshab

Dancers' Guild, an Indian dance group, brought Rabindranath Tagore's tale Chandalika to life in the form of a dance-drama at the Ganga Jamuna Sangskritik Utshab 2018.
6 October 2018
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Remembering Abul Kalam Mohammed Zakaria

Eminent scholar, archaeologist and historian, Abul Kalam Mohammed Zakaria was recently remembered on his 100th birthday by a committee to publish books on the architectural sites in Dhaka, at the Experimental Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. He was the former president of the editorial board of the organisation.
2 October 2018
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'Secret of History' staged at BSA

Bunon Theatre's production Secret of History showcases a painful chapter of Bangladesh's history. On Sunday, the 8th production of Secret of History was staged in the Experimental Hall of Bangladeshi Shilpakala Academy (BSA). The story is based on 1975's Jail Killing Day and the Sipahi-Janata Biplob.
1 October 2018
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Grooving the Latin way

The lively rhythm of different forms of Latin dance - Cha-cha-cha, Tango, Salsa, Rumba, Samba, Mambo, Lambada, Merengue - can brighten up anyone's mood. To help the people of Dhaka appreciate the dance form, 3rd Space has introduced Latin dance classes.
28 September 2018
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Bhabanagara Foundation's 'Sadhusongo'

Bhabanagara Foundation has been reviving the essence of Charyapada for the last five years at Suhrawardy Udyan. Bauls from different
27 September 2018
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A persistent martial artist

Born in Mymensingh, Mazaharul Islam Salim, has been practicing Kyokushin Karate for fifteen years, a form of full contact karate which was founded in 1964 by Korean-Japanese Masutatsu Oyama.
27 September 2018
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Instrumental Musicians' Congress held at Bangladesh National Museum

The 4th National Instrumental Musicians' Congress began with an anondo shobhajatra recently at Bangladesh National Museum. The day-long event was organised by Bangladesh Musicians' Foundation (BMF).
26 September 2018
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Addressing colourism with art

The Indian subcontinent's obsession with lighter skin is not unknown. In a world where the word 'fair' is often associated with the word 'lovely', a young artist from Dhaka came up with a rather telling artwork titled Dark and Lovely.
26 September 2018
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SNATA SHAHRIN Devoted to Kathak

Trained in Kathak, Snata Shahrin has always been loyal to the dance form. The dancer has dedicated twenty five years of her life to
20 September 2018
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From Japan, with love: Japan Fest 2018

Embracing art, literature, language and more of another country broadens our perspectives and helps us see things differently. On Sunday, the people of Bangladesh and Japan were seen embracing each other's cultures at the Japan Fest 2018 held at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
16 September 2018
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Sodium Batir Gaan illuminates TSC

Echoes of delight resonated in a very crowded TSC, University of Dhaka on Thursday night.
7 September 2018
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Fun learning with 'Duronto Shomoy'

Good news for parents who often face difficulties to inspire children to eat vegetables, exercise and study! Duronto TV's Duronto Shomoy is now here to make parents' lives easier.
6 September 2018

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