On the occasion Kabir Chowdhury was also presented an honorarium of Tk. 10,000, an honorary certificate and an Uttario as recognition of his contribution to the Bangla literature. The programme started with the song composed by S M Solaiman, Mayar Shagar Pari Diye Mishechhi Matir Koley.

To express his reaction to get this award Kabir Chowdhury thanked the organisation and said, 'Death is inevitable and each death is painful for human. But the death that comes before time is hard to accept; it is an unjustifiable violation. Only we can keep on working to keep the memories of S M Solaiman alive by accepting such death.'

Faiz Ahmed said in his speech, 'I am honoured to give away a medal to such a great person from whom we get inspiration and from whom we have learnt so many things. Those who have arranged this programme to honour a person like Kabir Chowdhury deserves thanks. We will always remember such a notable playwright like SM Solaiman, watch his plays and honour him always.'

Among others theatre activists Ramendu Majumdar, Ataur Rahman, Mamunur Rashid, Liaqat Ali Lucky, Nasiruddin Yusuf Bachchu and Golum Kuddus also spoke at the event.

Later a play titled Ingit directed and written by SM Solaiman was staged. The play depicting the contradictions of our political values was an enjoyable one. In the play the playwright has portrayed the identity crisis of our nation regarding whether we are Bangalee or Bangladeshi. The play raised question about what our children are learning from our textbooks. Full of songs and dances the play also raised many more contradictions of our society. The lively performances of the actors cheered the audience.