Multiple theatre troupes claim they applied to book shows during these “reserved” slots — and were denied. When the list of reservations became public, the frustration spilled onto social media. On the Facebook group “Theatre Connection,” theatre activist Zubair Zahid posted a blunt question: “What kind of artistic practice requires 54 working days across three auditoriums?”
The play explores the psychological and physical toll of World War I, tracing the journey of young soldiers as they are transformed from patriotic youths into disillusioned veterans.
Theatre Factory is set to debut its latest production, “Komola Rong er Bodh”, a theatrical homage to the life and works of renowned Bengali poet Jibanananda Das. The play, written and directed by Alok Basu, will premiere on May 9 at the Mohila Samity stage in Dhaka, with additional performances scheduled for May 10 and 11.
Acclaimed photojournalist Sony Ramani has unveiled his first solo photography exhibition at the National Art Gallery of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), spotlighting the growing environmental crisis engulfing the capital. The exhibition opened today at 5:30pm and will welcome visitors daily from 3pm to 8 pm until April 24.
'Drik' has been hosting the Bangladesh Press Photo Contest since 2022, to highlight the success and work lives of photojournalists. We salute all the hardworking, courageous, and talented male and female photographers and photojournalists.
Around the mid-2000s, a young Munem Wasif, with his rickety Soviet-era Zenit camera, found himself indulging in the allures of the older parts of Dhaka. Infinite lived experiences and thousands of shutter counts later, his first magnum opus, “Belonging”, came to life in 2012. This photo book became one of the most revered photographic bodies of work in Bangladesh’s visual art history.
On Friday afternoon, cultural activists presented their views at a seminar titled “Review and Proposal of the Cultural Sector Budget.” The event was organised by the Theatre Artists Association of Dhaka (TAD) in the seminar room of the Shilpakala Academy.
A haunting portrait of a nine-year-old Palestinian boy who lost both arms during an Israeli attack on Gaza City won the 2025 World Press Photo of the Year Award yesterday.
Recently, Instagram model Sumner Stroh posted a series of “alleged” personal messages to her TikTok account. The post was made on Septembet 19, and accuses Adam Levine, from Maroon 5, of having an affair with her.
Fifty-one years ago, in this very month of September, Allen Ginsberg visited the Jessore Road. Upon his return to America, he would write the anti-war poem “September on Jessore Road”, which would be monumental in shifting the opinions of Americans to oppose the support of Pakistan in the Liberation War.
Stand-up comedian Bipro is all set to entertain audiences with his one-hour special feature show, "The Bhuriman Show" on September 23 at 8 pm. The event will take place at Naveed's Comedy Club and will also feature Comedian Sami Doha as the host and opening act for the evening. The event will also mark Bipro’s 30th birthday.
Cherished as a cultural hub, Lalmatia welcomed a new gallery near the premises of Lalmatia Housing Society School. The official launching of the gallery Art Bangla Foundation took place on September 17, 2022 with the inauguration ceremony of a group exhibition, “Pratibimba Parampara”.
"The Phantom of the Opera,” the longest-running show on Broadway, is set to close on Feb. 18, 2023 due to a sharp drop in ticket sales even after New York theaters reopened following the pandemic lockdown.
On the evening of September 15, Prachyanat—a prolific Bangladeshi theatre troupe—presented its 37th production of “Khowabnama” at the National Drama Theatre, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. Adding to the momentous event, the programme was graced by the presence of the “Nishwas” team, including the director Raihan Rafi and the cast.
Two of the most celebrated faces of the country's showbiz arena are the late-playwright, Khaled Khan—better known as Juboraj—and Rabindra Sangeet artist Mita Haque. Now, a special event is being organised in memory of the star couple, which has been titled, “Mita-Juboraj Festival 2022’. The festival will take place between 4 pm and 9 pm on Friday at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
I found myself looking for him beyond the pages of Elias's novel, among the old men who beg on the streets of Dhaka, or in the madman lying on the footpath, trying to say something in a huff or lost in a hallucination on the open road.
Photography is, most certainly, one of the most fascinating art forms, being able to capture time and memories in a visual medium that we can look back on even years down the line. Ghulam Murshed Mohd. Ehsanul Karim (GMME Karim), one of the finest photographers in Bangladesh, provides spectators and photography enthusiasts the opportunity to transcend the barriers of time, and revisit the past through his solo photography exhibition, "Random Harvests", which is currently being exhibited at the Bengal Shilpalay.
Gazi Mazharul Anwar, the creator of many timeless hits, passed away on September 4. In memory of the legend, a memorial meeting was organised at the Studio Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) today in the afternoon.
