Arts-&-Culture
Duja organises photo exhibition marking Victory Day
A daylong photo exhibition organised by Dhaka University Journalists’ Association (Duja) was held on the premises of Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) of the university on Monday, marking the 49th Victory Day.
DU Music Dept’s two-day silver jubilee festival kicks off Tuesday
A two-day music festival of the Music Department of Dhaka University (DU) begins on Tuesday with the theme ‘Bangla Gaan’ (Bangla Songs), aiming to keep cultural activities alive and thriving in the country.
Shahneoyaj Cacoly’s film “Nodijon” (The River of Colours) screened at Goethe
Goethe-Institut Bangladesh, in cooperation with the International Film Initiative of Bangladesh (IFIB), organized the screening of the Shahneoyaj Cacoly-directed film “Nodijon” (The River of Colours) on Sunday, December 15 at Goethe-Institut Bangladesh auditorium.
Recalling the memories of war: Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra artistes’ reunion at BSA
Marking the occasion of the 49th Victory Day of the country, the artistes of Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra (Free Bengal Radio Centre) reunited and performed at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on Sunday.
Curtain falls on ‘Sheikh Hasina – Bangladesh Er Shopnosharathi’ at BSA
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy’s (BSA) special exhibition on the life and works of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, titled ‘Sheikh Hasina – Bangladesh Er Shopnosharathi’ concluded on Sunday at the National Art Gallery.
Denial of 1971 genocide should be punished: Shahriar Kabir
President of Ekattorer Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee Shahriar Kabir has said any denial of the arbitrary killing of mass people, including country’s brightest minds, during the genocide of 1971 should be protested and brought under the law.
Young Bangladeshi artists honor Gandhi through art
Young Bangladeshi artists commemorated the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi through a four-day art camp titled “Gandhi@150 Art Camp” that formally ends on Sunday.
DU Music Dept’s Silver Jubilee festival from Dec 17
The Music Department of Dhaka University (DU) is going to arrange a two-day music festival on December 17-18 with the theme ‘Bangla Gaan’ (Bangla Songs), aiming to keep cultural activities alive and thriving in the country.
Organisers said the ‘Music Festival 2019’ will be part of the 25th anniversary celebrations of the department that started its journey in 1994.
On December 17, a colourful procession will be brought out at 10am from Arts Faculty building. Teachers of the department, its present and former students, and staff will join the procession.
DU Vice Chancellor Prof M Akhtaruzzaman will inaugurate the festival at 11am at Teachers Student Centre (TSC) while Professor Emeritus Dr Rafiqul Islam and DU Pro-VC Dr Nasreen Ahmed among others will be present as special guests.
The Silver Jubilee will be celebrated by cutting a cake, to be followed by a gathering of former and present students, and musical performances in the evening.
Housing and Public Works Minister SM Rezaul Karim will be present as the chief guest at the evening session at 5:30pm.
New Cuban ballet head pledges renovation
The new head of Cuba's legendary National Ballet says she hopes to renew the institution after the death of long-time director Alicia Alonso by introducing new choreography and appearances by dancers who have emigrated to other companies.
UNESCO lists Thai massage in intangible cultural heritage list
Thai Cultural Minister Itthiphol Kunplome on Friday announced that the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has formally added traditional Thai massage to its intangible cultural heritage list, following the traditional Khon dance that had already been listed.