Theatre & Arts

Theatre & Arts

Brecht’s courtroom parable returns to Dhaka stage with Prachyanat’s “Byatikrom o Niyom”

Set against a parched desert landscape, the play follows a paranoid merchant, a humble porter, and a local guide as they journey across unforgiving terrain in pursuit of profit and survival. A fatal misunderstanding leads to tragedy, unfolding into a courtroom drama that questions whether justice can truly be impartial when wealth and power dominate the rules.

1h ago

‘Asharossho Prothom Diboshe’ to return to the stage after seven months

The acclaimed stage production “Asharossho Prothom Diboshe” by Theatre Factory is set to return to the stage tomorrow, at 7:15pm at the Mohila Samity Auditorium on Bailey Road.

2h ago

Anuswar to celebrate anniversary with biting political satire

Drawing inspiration from Taufiq al-Hakim’s Egyptian theatre and stories by Khalil Gibran, the production critiques the political machinery behind modern-day wars.

23h ago

'Trial of Surya Sen' returns with 38th staging at BSA

Prominent theatre troupe Dhaka Padatik is set to stage the 38th production of its acclaimed historical drama “Trial of Surya Sen” on July 20 at the Experimental Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).

1d ago

Safiuddin Shilpalay unveils Monsoor Kazee’s ‘Co-existence of Abstract’

Acclaimed Bangladeshi artist Muhammad Monsoor Kazee has returned with his third solo exhibition titled “Co-existence of Abstract”, now open at Safiuddin Shilpalay, Dhanmondi.

3d ago

‘July Reawakening’: BSA's drone show, cultural event to mark first anniversary at Shaheed Minar on July 14

In observance of the historic July Mass Uprising, a month-long series of commemorative events titled “July Reawakening” is being held under the patronage of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and organised by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.

3d ago

Global premiere of film and exhibition honouring Abu Sayed begins at Drik

The initiative explores the killing of Abu Sayed, a student activist at Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur, who was tragically killed during a protest on July 16, 2024. His death became a pivotal moment in the July Uprising, which ultimately led to the downfall of Sheikh Hasina’s government.

4d ago

Eminent poet Al Mahmud’s 89th birth anniversary today

Born on July 11, 1936, in Brahmanbaria, Al Mahmud (full name - Mir Abdus Shukur Al Mahmud) played a pivotal role in reshaping Bangla poetry in the post-Tagore era. His acclaimed collection 'Sonali Kabin' (Golden Dowry) brought together themes of rural life, love, history, nationalism, and spirituality in a lyrical and distinctly local voice, earning him wide recognition.

4d ago

Brecht’s courtroom parable returns to Dhaka stage with Prachyanat’s “Byatikrom o Niyom”

Set against a parched desert landscape, the play follows a paranoid merchant, a humble porter, and a local guide as they journey across unforgiving terrain in pursuit of profit and survival. A fatal misunderstanding leads to tragedy, unfolding into a courtroom drama that questions whether justice can truly be impartial when wealth and power dominate the rules.

1h ago

‘Asharossho Prothom Diboshe’ to return to the stage after seven months

The acclaimed stage production “Asharossho Prothom Diboshe” by Theatre Factory is set to return to the stage tomorrow, at 7:15pm at the Mohila Samity Auditorium on Bailey Road.

2h ago

Anuswar to celebrate anniversary with biting political satire

Drawing inspiration from Taufiq al-Hakim’s Egyptian theatre and stories by Khalil Gibran, the production critiques the political machinery behind modern-day wars.

23h ago

'Trial of Surya Sen' returns with 38th staging at BSA

Prominent theatre troupe Dhaka Padatik is set to stage the 38th production of its acclaimed historical drama “Trial of Surya Sen” on July 20 at the Experimental Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).

1d ago

Safiuddin Shilpalay unveils Monsoor Kazee’s ‘Co-existence of Abstract’

Acclaimed Bangladeshi artist Muhammad Monsoor Kazee has returned with his third solo exhibition titled “Co-existence of Abstract”, now open at Safiuddin Shilpalay, Dhanmondi.

3d ago

‘July Reawakening’: BSA's drone show, cultural event to mark first anniversary at Shaheed Minar on July 14

In observance of the historic July Mass Uprising, a month-long series of commemorative events titled “July Reawakening” is being held under the patronage of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and organised by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.

3d ago

Global premiere of film and exhibition honouring Abu Sayed begins at Drik

The initiative explores the killing of Abu Sayed, a student activist at Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur, who was tragically killed during a protest on July 16, 2024. His death became a pivotal moment in the July Uprising, which ultimately led to the downfall of Sheikh Hasina’s government.

4d ago

Eminent poet Al Mahmud’s 89th birth anniversary today

Born on July 11, 1936, in Brahmanbaria, Al Mahmud (full name - Mir Abdus Shukur Al Mahmud) played a pivotal role in reshaping Bangla poetry in the post-Tagore era. His acclaimed collection 'Sonali Kabin' (Golden Dowry) brought together themes of rural life, love, history, nationalism, and spirituality in a lyrical and distinctly local voice, earning him wide recognition.

4d ago

Solo exhibition ‘Mati, Murti O Manas’ featured at Albion Art Gallery

Alongside the drawings, six terracotta works are also on display. Unlike the charcoal pieces, these are not based on mythological themes but are inspired by personal ideas and abstract forms. The exhibition remains open to visitors from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm daily until July 11. For art lovers and heritage enthusiasts alike, “Mati, Murti O Manas” offers a rare opportunity to view the past through a contemporary lens—one that honours history while sketching out its quiet beauty in charcoal.

6d ago

‘Aesthete’ invites viewers into a vivid dialogue of art and identity

The exhibition flows from abstraction to figuration, from lyrical introspection to social critique. Visitors encounter personal mythologies, reinterpretations of folk traditions, and unflinching meditations on contemporary life, underscored by an Alliance Française de Dhaka press release.

6d ago