Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has extended the registration deadline for the 24th edition of the National Art Exhibition Biennale.
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PM distributes Swadhinata Padak among recipients
Dhaka, May 20 : Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday handed over Swadhinata Padak (Independence Award) to nine individuals and one institution for 2021 in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the country.
Tagore ‘s birth anniversary programme goes online for second year
The 160th birth anniversary of Noble Prize-winning Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore has been observed online on Saturday.
Pandemic dampens Pahela Boishakh celebrations in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Apr 14 : For the second year in a row, Pahela Boishakh celebrations remained muted across Bangladesh due to the lockdown enforced by the government to curb the rising cases of Covid-19.
Ekushey Book Fair to end on April 12
Amar Ekushey Boil Mela (Book Fair) will conclude on April 12, just two days before its closure schedule, due to the worsening Covid-19 situation in the country.
Ekushey Book Fair to remain open from 12 to 5pm
Dhaka, Apr 4 : The ongoing Amar Ekushey Book Fair will remain open from 12 to 5 pm every day amid the countrywide seven-day lockdown enforced by the government to fight the 2nd wave of Covid-19.
PM shocked at death of Namita Ghosh
Dhaka, Mar 27: Prime Minister and Awami League president Sheikh Hasina on Saturday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of eminent singer and vocalist of Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra Namita Ghosh.
’50 Springs of Freedom’ art camp to begin in Chattogram
Dhaka, Mar 25 : As part of the year-long special events and activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Independence, Gallery Cosmos is arranging an exclusive Art Camp titled ’50 Springs of Freedom’ on Friday, also the Independence Day of…
Book Fair gradually gains momentum
Dhaka, Mar 24 : The Amar Ekushey Book Fair-2021, the country’s beloved Boi Mela – which commenced almost 46 days after its scheduled time due to the Covid pandemic, is yet to draw a large number of book buyers even…
Shiv Chaturdashi Fair begins in Chattogram
Chattogram, Mar 11: The three-day annual Shiv Chaturdashi Fair began at Chandranath Temple in Sitakunda upazila of Chattogram district on Thursday. Like previous years, thousands of Hindu devotees have gathered at the fair. The devotees would bathe the idol of…
‘The Black Story’ exhibition by Gallery Cosmos launched virtually
Echoing solidarity with the global Black Lives Matter movement against racial injustices, much-anticipated art exhibition “The Black Story,” was launched virtually by Gallery Cosmos on Thursday.
Book Fair in March: Showers ‘may play spoilsport’
The decision to organise Amar Ekushey Granathamela, the longest duration book fair in the world, from March 18 to April 14 has come under criticism.
Art on 21st February in Moheshkhali’s Rakhine community
Site specific installation in Bakkhali River at Moheshkhali on the occasion of 21st February, International Mother Language Day by Artist and Professor Biswajit Goswami in association with Brihatta Art Foundation.
PM Hasina hands over Ekushey Padak
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday handed over prestigious Ekushey Padak, the country’s second highest civilian award, to 21 eminent personalities in recognition of their contributions to various fields.
Two-month long art show on Sheikh Hasina ends with tributes to Bangabandhu
The two-month-long art exhibition, hosted by Gallery Cosmos, on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina concluded on Tuesday, with rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Zahid Gogon’s ‘Prem Puran’ to be released on LagVelki
Dhaka, Feb 12 (UNB): Marking Pahela Falgun and Valentine’s Day, aspiring young filmmaker Zahid Gogon directed short-film ‘Prem Puran’ is set to release Friday on LagVelki.com, country’s first pay-per-view movie OTT platform. Produced under the banner of Film Mistri production,…
PM unveils covers of two books on Bangabandhu
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday unveiled the covers of two books on Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The Prime Minister unveiled the covers of the two books titled ‘Bangabandhu Sheikh MujiburRahmanJanak Amar Neta Amar’ and ‘Joy…
Film, TV personalities debate on web series censorship
Culture Desk Three web series – Shihab Shaheen’s 14th August, Sumon Anowar’s Sadar Ghater Tiger, and Wahid Tarek’s Boomerang, have recently come under fire for their alleged depiction of gratuitous violence and objectionable sexual scenes.
5th Cosmos Art Echo session postponed
The 5th Cosmos Art Echo session has been postponed following growing concern of novel coronavirus or COVID-19.
Duet art show opens today at Gallery Chitrak
Culture Desk Sadhana Islam is a hard-working, sincere and honest painter by nature. She completed her BFA from Bangladesh Government College of Arts and Crafts (now the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka) in 1974.
Group art exhibition ‘Odds and Ends’ at AF Dhaka Tuesday
A group art exhibition titled ‘Odds and Ends’ by a group of students from the Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka will open at Galerie Zoom of Alliance Francaise, Dhaka on Tuesday, 19 November 2019 at 5.30 pm.
Technology remaking how we see the ancient art of theater
When James Corden kicked off the Tony Awards this year, his opening number was a full-throated endorsement of the live theatrical experience.
Louvre opens center to protect art from flooding
Lievin (AP/UNB) — The Louvre has opened a new art conservation center some 200 kilometers (120 miles) from Paris to protect the museum’s priceless artworks from its flood-prone reserves. The Louvre Conservation Center was inaugurated Tuesday in Lievin in northern…
Bolivia’s fires destroy ‘heritage’ rock art sites
Wildfires that have raged across forests and grassland in eastern Bolivia for weeks have destroyed rare rock art sites, archeologists announced Tuesday. “We believe that the damage is big and wide in terms of our heritage of rock art,” said…
Art Maestro Mustafa Monwar turns 84
Country’s legendary artist, puppeteer, painter, sculptor, fine-arts professor and media personality Mustafa Monwar turns 84 on Sunday. This celebrated artist was born on September 1, 1935 at Jessore to the renowned poet Golam Mostafa. Currently serving as the chairman of…
Art exhibition ‘Symphony’ to begin in Dhaka city Monday
A six-day art exhibition titled ‘Symphony’ will begin at La Galerieof Alliance Française de Dhaka on Monday. Art works by eminent artists from Bangladesh and India will be exhibited featuring folk themes and traditions of two countries, said a press…
Week-long folk art exhibition begins at EMK
Entertainment Desk The EMK Center will be hosting two events on its premises in Dhanmondi of the capital. In celebration of the International Tiger Day 2019 (created in 2010 at St. Petersburg Tiger Summit). As a part of the celebration,…
National Art Exhibition ends at Shilpakala Academy
Culture Desk The National Art Exhibition concluded on July 23 at the National Art Gallery of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), Segunbagicha in the city. The exhibition featured a display of 322 artworks by 310 artists. The mediums include watercolour, oil,…
Kamruzzaman Sagar wins award in National Art Exhibition
Culture DeskThis year feted print maker Kamruzzaman Sagar has bagged the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Award 2019 (valued at BDT 2 lakhs) at the 23rd National Art Exhibition for his work Global Warming (Lithograph). He is now an Assistant Professor of…
Oscar Nominations Lack Diversity: Critics Say
The criticism about the lack of diversity in nominations continued for a second year after the Academy Award nods were announced Thursday in Hollywood.The hashtag #OscarsSoWhite was revived from one year ago when critics and social media commentators noticed that…