The event commenced at 6:30pm with a captivating rendition of raga Yaman by Abhishek Biswas on flute, setting a serene atmosphere for the audience. Following suit, Ebadul Huq Shaikat mesmerised the audience with his masterful rendition of raga Shuddha Kalyan on sitar, showcasing his virtuosity and profound understanding of classical music, according to a press release by
There will be a total of seven sessions held over the course of February 8, 9, and 10 where various topics will be discussed by participants, ranging from litterateurs, artists, and accomplished literary personalities.
The Ganesh Haloi Bengal (GHB) Research Grant was initiated in 2017, to develop research and critical writing particularly focused on arts in Bangladesh and South Asia. The grant is supported by eminent artist Ganesh Haloi, born on the banks of the Brahamaputra in Jamalpur, Mymensingh, now in Bangladesh in 1936. The artist moved to Kolkata in 1950 following the partition of
In a city where green is decreasing and being replaced by concrete, the sound of water being replaced by that of vehicles; places like Ramna Park and Shilpakala Academy are where our souls can be fed a little. However, another chunk of the city contains more food for our souls –Lalmatia, otherwise known as the ‘Gallery Para’. There are six galleries, not all of which are
On the third day of the event, two documentaries were showcased. The first featured the infamous Belonia Battle, and Pakistan’s first and only surrender to the freedom fighters. It emphasised how the battle is closely intertwined with Bangladesh’s military history and has a special significance in the turn of events that led to our independence.