A nine-member troupe from the Dhaka-based dance school ‘Kolpotoru’ represented Bangladesh at the prestigious ‘Bali Yatra Festival 2024’ in India, showcasing a vibrant display of cultural diplomacy.

When people think of Dhaka's dance culture, salsa is usually not on the list. Classical styles like kathak, contemporary forms, or the occasional K-pop cover dance dominate most studio mirrors and ...

On Friday, 8 August, the courtyard of Dhaka University's Institute of Fine Arts looked different. Bokultola, usually quiet except for the slow rustle of leaves, was alive with the sounds of Tagore's ...

Popular tools like reels as well as dance-catering video apps have detrimental effects on the integrity and sanctity of classical dance forms, say performing artists. In a candid interview with Dhaka ...

Climate change is affecting the work of performing artists as well as creative artists in South Asia. A July conference in Dhaka brought scholars and performers together to discuss the nascent studies ...