Bangladeshi female artists stir Nepal art scene
June 24, 2009
Shako, an association of female Bangladeshi artists, regularly arrange group exhibitions on different themes. The group has carved a niche for itself in the Dhaka art scene. Now, Shako is taking its talented artists beyond the border.
Bangla Academy observes Nazrul birth anniversary
May 30, 2009
Bangla Academy observed the 110th birth anniversary of our National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam at the seminar hall of the academy on May 28. The event included a discussion, recitation and musical programme featuring eminent Nazrul Sangeet artistes. Director General of Bangla Academy, Shamsuzzaman Khan welcomed the audience saying, “A poet of remarkable talent, Nazrul contributed greatly to the cultural movement of this subcontinent. Read more
National children art competition in June
May 28, 2009
National children graft arts competition titled ‘Mercantile Bank Baishakh-e Chhobi Ako Jaishthy-e Prodarshini Jatiyo Shishu Chitrakala Protijogita’ organised by Patua Quamrul Hassan Art School will be held in June, says a press release. All the children of the country from three to 16 years old are requested to participate in the contest. Competition will be held in four categories. These are: Group-A: Age 3 to 5+, B: 6 to 8+, C: 9 to 12+ and D: 13 to 16 years. Candidate’s name, father’s name, mother’s name, date of birth, age, mobile number, name of school, class, full address is a must behind the drawing paper. Read more
Street theatre for working children
May 27, 2009
The Semi-Formal Education Bureau has begun a basic education programme for working children in Sylhet with assistance from UNICEF and local NGO-Friends in Village Development (FIVDB). Under the project, a street theatre programme was launched recently at the city’s Masimpur playground. Addressing the inaugural function as chief guest, lawmaker Syeda Zebunnesa Haque said, “Educational programmes for working street children are catalysts for transformation. Read more
Annual cultural function held
May 25, 2009
The annual cultural function of Ananda Niketon European School was held at Shawkat Osman auditorium of the Public Library recently, says a press release.
Former VC of Jahangirnagar University Dr Zillur Rahman Siddiqui and former caretaker government adviser Rasheda K Chowdhury attended the function as the guests of honour. Read more
Art folio chronicling the history of Bengal
May 24, 2009
Recently Mutual Trust Bank Ltd. has launched a folio, titled “Our Liberation War: Down the Path of History.” The folio is a collection of reproductions of artworks by 12 renowned Bangladeshi painters — Qayyum Chowdhury, Samarjit Roy Chowdhury, Hashem Khan, Rafiqun Nabi, Farida Zaman, Jamal Ahmed, Mohammad Eunus, Tarun Ghosh, Sheikh Afzal Hossain, Shishir Bhattacharjee, Nisar Hossain and Iftikhar Uddin Ahmed. Read more
Painting on children’s issues
May 23, 2009
A painting event for children was held in Tangail town last Thursday. The theme was children’s issues. Tangail unit of National Children’s Task Force (NCTF), an NGO, organised the programme at Shaheed Smriti Poura Udyan in association with Bangladesh Shishu Academy, and NGOs UPAMA and Save the Children Australia. A total of 60 child members of NCTF took part in the programme and painted on a range of issues like child labour, child abuse, child trafficking, early marriage etc. Read more
Bangalee Shamagra observes World Museum Day
May 16, 2009
Bangalee Shamagra, a private museum that aims to preserves the works of great Bengalis from different fields, arranged a discussion yesterday at the museum on Elephant Road to mark the World Museum Day (May 18). Eminent personalities discussed on the importance of preserving history through museum activities at the programme. Noted media personality Atiqul Haque Chowdhury gave the welcome speech. Professor Emeritus of Dhaka University Serajul Islam Chowdhury spoke on the topic “Jadugharer Manush, Manusher Jadughar” (People of the Museum, Museum for People). Read more
Padakkhep Children’s Festival ‘09 ends
May 14, 2009
A two-day children’s festival, arranged by non-government organisation Padakkhep Bangladesh, ended yesterday at the Shawkat Osman Auditorium, Central Public Library. The festival featured diverse cultural performances, including songs, dances, recitation and staging of theatre by children from across the country. On the first day, chief guest, Industries Minister Dilip Barua, inaugurated the programme. Among the speakers at a discussion prior to the colourful cultural programme were folk researcher, Dr. Shamsuzzaman Khan; former secretary Syed Margub Morshed and poet Asad Chowdhury. Read more
Ishkool on Ekushey TV
May 13, 2009
Ekushey TV will air the entertainment-educational programme “Ishkool” tonight at 7:45 pm. The programme aims at generating awareness on the public education system in Bangladesh. Jointly produced by Ekushey TV and Plan Bangladesh, the programme focuses on issues like corporal punishment at schools, drop outs, absence of students and teachers in the classrooms, an education system that forces students to memorise without understanding the study material and so on. A live discussion follows, highlighting the problems shown in the drama section of the programme, and possible ways to change the situation. Read more