Literature

47th anniversary programme of Shilpakala Academy begins

Shawdesh Desk: A two-day programme marking the 47th founding anniversary of the country’s leading cultural institution Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy began on the academy premises today. The programme began with the

Jibanananda Das’s 122nd birth anniversary today

Shawdesh Desk: Wednesday marks the 122nd birth anniversary of legendary Bengali poet Jibanananda Das, often considered the greatest poet of the post-Tagorian era for his contribution to Bengali literature. Marking

Chobi Mela Shunno begins in Dhaka

Shawdesh desk: International photography festival Chobi Mela’s 11th edition kicked off at DrikPath Bhaban in the capital on Friday. Organised by Drik Picture Library and Pathshala South Asian Media Institute,

Heart-shaped art brings love, hope to virus-ravaged spots

Shawdesh Desk: Donald Verger has been putting heart into his art during the pandemic. And images of those intricate hearts made from vibrant sea glass are flowing back to schools

Poet Moniruddin Yusuf’s death anniv Thursday

Shawdesh dEsk: The 34th death anniversary of Bangla literature poet, philosopher and multilinguist Moniruddin Yusuf will be observed on Thursday. National poet of Iran Ferdowsi’s epic ‘Shahnameh’ was translated into

8th episode of Mujib Graphic Novel to be unveiled this evening

The eighth episode of Mujib Graphic Novel, a series knitting the life stories of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, will be unveiled on Sunday evening. The publication

Curtains down on 14th International Children’s Film Festival Bangladesh

Shawdesh Desk: The 14th edition of the International Children’s Film Festival Bangladesh (ICFFB) came to an end on Friday. Organised by the Children’s Film Society (CFS), the closing ceremony of

PM unveils covers of two books on Bangabandhu

Shawdesh desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday unveiled the covers of two books on Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The Prime Minister unveiled the covers of