Teenage detective novel writer Rakib Hasan dies
Rakib Hasan, renowned for his Tin Goyenda series of juvenile thrillers, passed away on Wednesday while receiving treatment in Gonoshasthaya Nagar Hospital in Dhanmondi, Dhaka. He was 75.
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Samina Zaman explores women鈥檚 possibilities in 鈥楶oetry of Time鈥�
Young visual artist Samina Zaman delves into the possibilities of women through the lens of oriental tradition and modern sensibility in her debut solo art exhibition, which concludes today.
Chobi Mela announces open call for Fellowship Programme 2026
The 11th edition of Chobi Mela, an international photography festival, has announced an open call for its Fellowship Programme 2026.
Kanon showcases creativity of children with autism
Kanon, a school under the Autism Welfare Foundation, is showcasing the creativity of children with autism in its second annual art exhibition, which began on Monday at Safiuddin Shilpaloy in Dhanmondi, Dhaka.
Khalifa Palash portrays vast landscapes on miniature canvases
Visual miniature artist Khalifa Palash is known for depicting vast landscapes, portraits, and the struggles of everyday people on surprisingly miniature canvases, including boards, paper, stamps, and even grains of rice.
Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton dies
Actress Diane Keaton, known for her Oscar-winning performance in 1977鈥檚 鈥楢nnie Hall鈥� and her role in 鈥楾he Godfather鈥� films, has died at age 79.
Farhana Afroz Bappy seeks peace in solo art exhibition
Visual artist Farhana Afroz Bappy seeks peace through paintings as meditation and is displaying meditative forms in her solo painting exhibition titled 鈥楢 Meditation on Peace鈥�, which will end today at the Dwip Gallery, Lalmatia in the capital Dhaka.
DU to organise Sharat Utsab at Bakultala on Oct 16
Dhaka University鈥檚 Faculty of Fine Arts will organise Sharot Utsab 1432 at the University鈥檚 Bakultala on October 16.
鈥楲iving on Death Row鈥� begins at Drik
A ten-day solo photography exhibition shedding light on the human stories of those wrongfully convicted and condemned to death began at Drik Gallery in Panthapath, Dhaka.
Abdul Karim Sahitya Bisharad birth anniv today
The 154th anniversary of birth of writer and collector of medieval Bangla literature, Abdul Karim Sahitya Bisharad, will be observed today.
Enamul Haque death anniv today
Today is the fourth anniversary of the death of actor and cultural activist Enamul Haque.
Sharat Utsab 1432 postponed due to security concerns聽at Dhaka University
Sharat Utsab 1432, an annual cultural festival organised by the Satyen Sen Shilpigosthi for the past 18 years, has been postponed due to security concerns at Bakultala at the Fine Arts Faculty of Dhaka University.
SM Sultan 31st death anniv today
The 31st anniversary of death of eminent artist Sheikh Mohammed Sultan, widely known as SM Sultan, best known for his unique depiction of the strength, vigour and vitality of rural people, will be observed today...
鈥楰alpanar Janala鈥� showcases motherhood in prints
Artist Jyoutsna Mahbuba explores themes of motherhood, human connection with nature and the beauty of flowers in her second solo print exhibition, Kalpanar Janala, currently under way at Safiuddin Shilpalay in Dhanmondi, Dhaka...
Shilpakala pays tribute to Ustad Allauddin Khan
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy observed the 163rd anniversary of the birth of Ustad Allauddin Khan, a towering figure in the subcontinental classical music, with a special event held on Wednesday at Lalbagh Fort in Dhaka...
