arts-culture
Bangladesh is grateful to Humayun Rasheed Chowdhury: Planning Minister
Planning minister MA Mannan said during an event at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on Saturday that "The daughters of Bangabandhu became utterly helpless abroad when the great leader was killed, as the aftermath of 15 August was scary- and Humayun Rasheed Chowdhury, country’s renowned and respected diplomat, was the first one to protect them with care. He sheltered and saved Bangabandhu’s daughters, and Bangladesh is incredibly grateful to the late speaker of the parliament.”
Inspector general recommended firing of Lincoln Museum head
Illinois' inspector general recommended firing the director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum because a copy of the Gettysburg Address was loaned last year to an upstart museum operated by political pundit Glenn Beck.
3-day art exhibition at Gallery 27 begins Nov 28
A three-day national art exhibition of ‘Team Obscure’ is going to take place at Gallery 27 in Dhanmondi 27 in the capital.
Sculptor crafting first women's statue for Central Park
A sculptor known for trying to redress history through her art is creating the first statue of real-life women for New York's Central Park, where the only females so honored until now have been fictional characters.
Happy birthday to visual art maestro Nazia Andaleeb Preema
Representing Bangladesh throughout a majestic career of 25 glorious years as a prolific visual artist, Nazia Andaleeb Preema is an established name in the global art community. Tuesday marked the birthday of this dynamic, talented and successful artist.
Spanish play ‘Dilemmas With My Flamenco Tailcoat’ charms attendees at BotTala RonggoMela
‘Dilemmas With My Flamenco Tailcoat’, a Spanish solo play written, acted and directed by Spanish theatre artist Valeria Tejero Navas was staged on Monday at the international theatre festival ‘BotTala RonggoMela 2019’ and mesmerized audiences with its unique presentation of storytelling through song and dance.
Int’l theatre festival ‘BotTala RonggoMela’ kicks off
International theatre festival ‘BotTala RonggoMela 2019’ kicked off at the Liberation War Museum in the city on Saturday.
Renowned Egyptian Museum celebrates 117th anniversary of establishment
Egypt celebrated on Friday the 117th anniversary of the establishment of the Egyptian Museum located in downtown Cairo, which is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities.
"Wonder City" Havana celebrates 500th anniversary
As Cuba's capital celebrates its 500th anniversary of its founding on Nov. 16, 1519, residents and visitors alike reflect on what makes Havana unique.
Time extended for exhibition on PM Hasina at Shilpakala
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy’s special exhibition on the life and works of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, titled ‘Sheikh Hasina – Bangladesh Er Shopnosharathi’ has been extended due to visitors’ demand.