Dhaka University theatre festival begins
November 6, 2010
“Madhyambyaog” staged on the first day
The weeklong 5th Annual Dhaka University Theatre Festival began on November 4 at the university’s TSC Auditorium. The Department of Theatre, DU has arranged the festival, featuring four plays by different universities.
On the opening day, “Madhyambyaog” — adaptation of a Sanskrit play — was staged.
Eminent theatre personality and ITI worldwide Read more
Dhaka University theatre festival begins
November 6, 2010
“Madhyambyaog” staged on the first day
The weeklong 5th Annual Dhaka University Theatre Festival began on November 4 at the university’s TSC Auditorium. The Department of Theatre, DU has arranged the festival, featuring four plays by different universities.
On the opening day, “Madhyambyaog” — adaptation of a Sanskrit play — was staged.
Eminent theatre personality and ITI worldwide Read more
Forging ahead
November 6, 2010
In conversation with Moushumi
The Daily Star recently caught up with popular movie actress Moushumi at FDC. Here are highlights from the conversation.
“I’m coming to FDC after an eight month break to act in “Ek Cup Cha” — a film which marks the debut of my good friend and fellow actor Ferdous as a producer. Shooting for the film is on at floor number nine,” said Moushumi.
Asked about her minimal movie appearances in Read more
Dhaka University theatre festival begins
November 6, 2010
“Madhyambyaog” staged on the first day
The weeklong 5th Annual Dhaka University Theatre Festival began on November 4 at the university’s TSC Auditorium. The Department of Theatre, DU has arranged the festival, featuring four plays by different universities.
On the opening day, “Madhyambyaog” — adaptation of a Sanskrit play — was staged.
Eminent theatre personality and ITI worldwide Read more
Dhaka University theatre festival begins
November 6, 2010
“Madhyambyaog” staged on the first day
The weeklong 5th Annual Dhaka University Theatre Festival began on November 4 at the university’s TSC Auditorium. The Department of Theatre, DU has arranged the festival, featuring four plays by different universities.
On the opening day, “Madhyambyaog” — adaptation of a Sanskrit play — was staged.
Eminent theatre personality and Read more
Art works by master painters on display
November 2, 2010
The ongoing exhibition at the National Museum provides a great opportunity to the art lovers to watch art works by three master artists in the history of Bangladeshi art together in a row.
A total of 82 artworks by Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin, Patua Quamrul Hassan and SM Sultan, from the collection of the museum, are on display at Nalini Kanta Bhattashali Gallery of the museum. An expert Read more
Monsoon celebration in Khagrachhari
June 21, 2010
Surcharcha, an organisation of Khagrachhari town, recently celebrated Borsha (rainy season) with a vibrant cultural programme at its premises.
The programme started with around a hundred children rendering a song that depicted the changes in nature during monsoon — new blossoms, foliage, and the overall lush green in the surrounding.
The child artistes also presented dances, recitation and a skit to Read more
Familiar images, remarkable frames
March 22, 2010
Chanchal Mahmood’s solo exhibition after a decade
Familiar images, remarkable frames
Eminent photographer Chanchal Mahmood’s 18th solo exhibition, titled “Hridaye Bangladesh” opened on March 19 at Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts. Media personality Aly Zaker and artist Kanak Chanpa Chakma were present at the inauguration.
“This exhibition is our way of celebrating the month of independence,” said Subir Chowdhury, director of Read more
A sage silenced in her prime
March 22, 2010
Theatre troupe Battola premieres “Khona”
Premiere of theatre troupe Battola’s latest production “Khona” was held at the Experimental Theatre Hall, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on March 18. Written by Samina Lutfa Nitra and directed by Mohammad Ali Haider, “Khona” is the third production of Battola. Theatre personalities Sara Zaker, Shimul Yousuf and President of Battola, Dr. Saleque Khan, among Read more
“Padma Crying” Artworks on display at Garden Gallery
January 8, 2010
A daylong art camp titled ‘Padma Crying’ organised by Gallery Cosmos was held recently on the banks of the River Padma in Manikganj. Sixteen most renowned Bangladeshi artists drew inspiration from the surroundings to depict the state the great river has fallen into as a result of the phenomenon of climate change and human activity over years. Paintings from the workshop are now on display at Garden Gallery, Baridhara.
The workshop particularly focused on watercolour. The medium creates serene and soothing images. When a artist works with this medium, (s)he Read more