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Baishakhi Fair begins at Bangla Academy
Under a joint initiative of Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) and Bangla Academy, a 7-day Baisakhi Fair has begun on Bangla Academy premises in the capital on Monday. Industries Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan and Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki inaugurated...
Oscars to add stunt design award for its 100th ceremony
After many years of impassioned calls for an Oscar recognizing the art of the stunt, the film academy has decided to give it an official award. An achievement in stunt design prize will be added starting with the 100th Academy Awards, which will recognize films released in 2027, the film academy...
Shilpakala Academy to hold Eid celebrations
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) announced on Thursday that, for the first time, it will organise an Eid celebration, embracing the countrys diverse cultural heritage. The academy will host the programme, titled Elo Khushir Eid, at its Nandan Moncho on March 30 from 7:00 pm onwards, marking...
Bangla Academy reports book sales at Ekushey Book Fair
Four days after the end of the Amar Ekushey Book Fair, Bangla Academy reported the total book sales. On Tuesday evening, the Bangla Academy posted a related post on its Facebook page. The Facebook post said, Some confusion has been observed about the total book sales at the Amar Ekushey Book...
97th Academy Awards underway
The 97th Academy Awards have begun at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, with Emilia Pérez leading the nominations with 13, closely followed by Wicked and The Brutalist. The evening kicked off with a powerful musical performance, as Wicked star Ariana Grande performed Somewhere Over the Rainbow...
Shilpakala Academy DG announces resignation
Eminent theatre personality and academician Dr Syed Jamil Ahmed has announced his resignation from the position of Director General of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA). He made the sudden announcement on Friday evening while attending the closing ceremony of the first Munier Choudhury...
SAJIDA Foundation, Khan Academy launch research programme
SAJIDA Foundation and Khan Academy Bangladesh organised an orientation programme in Dhaka to launch Khan Academy Bangladeshs (KAB) Research Programme. Representatives from the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE), district and upazila secondary education offices, head teachers of...
‘Laapataa Ladies’ shortlisted for Japan Academy Film Prize 2024
The critically acclaimed Laapataa Ladies, directed by Indian filmmaker Kiran Rao has been captivating audiences since its release. Now, the film has been shortlisted for the Japan Academy Film Prize 2024. Apart from Laapataa Ladies, other films that are competing in the category include...
Shilpakala Academy to hold band music events in 6 districts
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy is going to organize band music events in 6 districts of the country. The event is being organized under the title Balo Bir-Ami Chiro-Unnato Shir under the management of the Academys Music, Dance and Recitation Department, according to a press release from the...
New list of Bangla Academy awardees to be revealed in 3 days: DG
The list of Bangla Academy Awards has been temporarily suspended due to allegations of involvement in crimes against some of the awardees this year, said Bangla Academy Director General Mohammad Azam. On Sunday, he said if anyone on the list is accused of the July massacre, it will be canceled....
Names announced for Bangla Academy Award suspended
The names announced for Bangla Academy Literary Award has been suspended, said Cultural Affairs Advisor Mostofa Sarwar Farooki. He said this in a post on his verified Facebook page on Saturday night. In the post, the Cultural Affairs Advisor wrote, The list of names announced for Bangla...
10 writers to get Bangla Academy Award 2024
Recipients of the Bangla Academy Literary Award-2024 have been announced, honoring 10 individuals for their notable contributions to various aspects of Bangla literature. Bangla Academy announced the names of the winners on Thursday, according to a press release. Salimullah Khan was named as...