Arts & Culture
![Anjir Liton, former DG of Bangladesh Shishu Academy [Image collected]](/post-images/20240822-shishu-academy.jpg)
The Director General of Shishu Academy resigned
Anjir Liton, director general of Bangladesh Shishu Academy, is resigning for personal reasons. On August 12, he sent a letter to the senior secretary of the Ministry of Public Works to announce his resignation. His resignation, effective immediately, will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the academy's operations and future direction.
![Director of Amimangshito, Rayhan Rafi [Image collected]](/post-images/20240822-amimangshito.jpg)
![Actor, Ferdous Ahmed [Image collected]](/post-images/20240822-ferdous.jpg)
Bangladeshi documentary ‘Latika’ is going to Moscow
The Bangladeshi short documentary 'Latika' has wowed audiences at prestigious film festivals around the world from Switzerland to England to Russia.
Artists Demand Resignation of Corrupted Heads of Literary and Cultural Sector
Poets, writers, and artists have issued a statement demanding the resignation of the corrupt leaders of art, literature, and cultural institutions.
![Image: Shilpakala Academy DG, Liaquat Ali Lucky [The Business Standard]](/post-images/20240816-shilpakala-lucky.jpg)
Lucky resigned from Shilpakala with the accusation of corruption and irregularities
Liaquat Ali Lucky, who had been the director general of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy for an era, resigned after the government's fall. Salahuddin Ahmed, the (Deputy) secretary of the Shilpakala Academy, confirmed that the resignation was submitted to the Ministry of Cultural Affairs on Monday (August 12th).
Graffiti - Noakhali
The students in the Noakhali district are excelling in performing arts that reflect the 'Anti-discrimination Student Movement'. Their efforts, seen in the graffiti they create on the walls of the towns, often featuring Arabic calligraphy and incorporating Bengali sentences, are truly commendable. Their work promotes a unique perspective and a sense of shared humanity, making the Bangladeshi people proud of the generation’s achievements and the unity and equality they stand for.
Graffiti - Sherpur, Bogra
After the recent anti-discrimination movement, students all over Bangladesh have come down to the task of reforming the country. A group of them is seen to be performing graffiti art on the walls of towns and cities. They are trying to depict various scenes of the ‘Anti-discrimination Student Movement’ on the walls of Bogra city. Besides, various context of Bangladesh, verse of Nazrul's rebellious poems have taken place as the subjects of their paintings.
Who Put The Damsels in Distress?
Have you ever heard stories about witches when you were a kid? Witches that were chased down and burned alive by both witch hunters and people. Ever ponder the true identities of these women? Why were they accused of being witches and believed to be deserving of such a horrible fate?
Mahajan's Songs Festival: A Tribute to Folk Heritage
From June 8 to June 12, 2024, the Suhrawardy Udyan will host a remarkable celebration of Bangladesh’s rich folk music traditions through the "Mahajan's Songs Festival." This event, organized by the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy's Production Department, is set to captivate audiences with the soulful and evocative melodies of traditional folk songs.
![Scene from Broken Lives [Image collected]](/post-images/20240610-broken.jpg)
Turkish Serial ‘Broken Lives’ Now on iScreen
The globally acclaimed Turkish series ‘Broken Lives’ has arrived on the OTT platform iScreen. Viewers have been able to enjoy the series as premium content on the app since June 6. Previously, ‘Broken Lives’ gained popularity after being released in various languages. Now, Bengali-speaking audiences can enjoy the series fully dubbed in Bengali via iScreen.
Arts Competition Starts Across the Country
A nationwide arts competition is starting across the country in 2024. On this occasion, a press conference was held on Wednesday (June 5) by the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
"Ladieland: A Theatrical Journey of Optimism and Social Change"
The world of theater is set to embrace a compelling narrative with the upcoming play "Ladieland," written and directed by Sumedh Barua. This production, crafted under the banner of 'Aajita,' forms a vital part of "The Positive Prism- A Bit of Optimism for Social Change" project, supported by USAID and the International Republican Institute (IRI). The project aims to use the arts as a medium to promote optimism and drive social change.
Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal is coming to Dhaka
Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal is coming to Bangladesh. He is visiting Dhaka again atfer a long 14 years. On June 7th, he will participate in a fashion show organized by a commercial company. The actor himself confirmed this in a video message.