Ana Akther

Ana Akther
Ana Akther
আনা আক্তার
Born	Ana Akther; 8 January 1997 (age 27); Bogra, Rajshahi
Nationality	Bangladeshi
Alma mater	Rabindra Bharati University
Occupation	Bharatanatyam dancer
Years active	2017 – present

Ana Akther (Bengali: আনা আক্তার) is a Bangladeshi Bharatanatyam dancer. She was awarded an ICCR scholarship in 2018 for studying Bachelor of Arts in Dance at Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata.^[1]^[2]

Early life and education[edit]

Ana Akther was born on 8 January 1997 in Bogra, Rajshahi. Her father was an Army Officer. She got trained by Bangladesh National Cadet Corps in Mohasthan Regiment for 2 years as a cadet. She completed her schooling at Cantonment board High School Jahangirabad, Bogra. And later Bogra Cantonment Public school and College. She is pursuing her BA under an ICCR scholarship at Rabindra Bharati University.^[3]^[4]

Career[edit]

She took her dancing lessons from guru Abdus Samad Polash and Guru Mahabub Hasan Sohag. Later she shifted to the guidance of Guru Sujatha Ramalingam.^[5]^[6]

Performances[edit]

ATN Bangla
Bangladesh Television
Shilpakala Academy
Baramkhana Dance Drama
Chitrangada Dance Drama
Father Vision of the Floating World
Fireflies - Dance drama (2021)
Jhalak - Solo Classical dance (2021)

References[edit]

↑ "Ana Akther, a student at Rabindra Bharati University, is pursuing her B A under an ICCR scholarship". The Daily Star. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
↑ "To honor the birth centenary of Bangabandhu, Ana Akther has previously performed for Akram Khan's company's "Father vision of the floating world" in 2020". The Business Standard. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
↑ "Uniting the Bengals through dance". The Daily Star. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
↑ "Father vision of the floating world". akramkhancompany.net. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
↑ "Projonmo (a place for performance), will present their second and third productions on August 25". The Daily Star. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
↑ "Bangladesh-India: Let's unite through dance in two Bengals". The Business Stranderd. Retrieved 18 August 2021.

External links[edit]

Ana Akther on Facebook
Ana Akther on Instagram

Dear reader, We kindly request your support in maintaining the independence of Bharatpedia. As a non-profit organization, we rely heavily on small donations to sustain our operations and provide free access to reliable information to the world. We would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to consider donating to our cause, as it would greatly aid us in our mission. Your contribution would demonstrate the importance of reliable and trustworthy knowledge to you and the world. Thank you.

Please select an option below or scan the QR code to donate
₹150 ₹500 ₹1,000 ₹2,000 ₹5,000 ₹10,000 Other

[1] "Ana Akther, a student at Rabindra Bharati University, is pursuing her B A under an ICCR scholarship". The Daily Star. Retrieved 18 August 2021.

[2] "To honor the birth centenary of Bangabandhu, Ana Akther has previously performed for Akram Khan's company's "Father vision of the floating world" in 2020". The Business Standard. Retrieved 18 August 2021.

[3] "Uniting the Bengals through dance". The Daily Star. Retrieved 18 August 2021.

[4] "Father vision of the floating world". akramkhancompany.net. Retrieved 18 August 2021.

[5] "Projonmo (a place for performance), will present their second and third productions on August 25". The Daily Star. Retrieved 18 August 2021.

[6] "Bangladesh-India: Let's unite through dance in two Bengals". The Business Stranderd. Retrieved 18 August 2021.

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]