[2][3] The place was also a contemporary venue for performing arts and culture in the city.

[4] Founded in late 2014 by the writer, translator and cultural personality Alam Khorshed, under non-profit project called Chittagong Arts Trust.

[6] After the end of Bishaud Bangla, its new incarnation, named as "Bistaar: Chittagong Arts Complex", started its artistic journey on 29 December 2014, coinciding with the birth centenary of Zainul Abedin, the pioneer of modern art movement of Bangladesh, by hosting a group paintings exhibition of the post-graduate students of the Institute of Fine Arts of the University of Chittagong as a tribute to the maestro.

[5] Bistaar organizes art activities like visual art exhibitions, presentations, workshops, film screenings, concerts, dance demonstrations, plays, literary sessions etc.

[7][8][9] Komal Gandhar - music and films archive Chatok Cafe