Sammilito Sangskritik Jote's programme at Rabindra Sarobar begins
Mainul Hassan
With the slogan Ekush amar ahonkar, Ekhush ghuchabey andhokar, Sammilito Sangskritik Jote (SSJ) inaugurated their weeklong cultural programme, observing 'Ekushey', at Rabindro Sarobar premises, Dhanmondi on Ferbruary 15. The programme will continue till the International Mother language Day, February 21. SSJ is also running programmes at the Cenntral Shaheed Minar. The programmes at the Shaheed Minar will continue till February 19. The programme at Rabindra Sarobar started with the National Anthem by artistes of Padatik Sangeet Sangsad and Kranti Shilpi Goshthi. It was followed by the familiar song on Ekushey -- Amar bhai-er roktey rangano Ekushey Ferbruary. Following that, chief guest of the programme Ramendu Majumder, president ITI, Bangladesh declared the opening of the event. Nasiruddin Yousuff, president of SSJ; Gulam Kuddus, general secretary, SSJ and others also spoke at the occasion. The welcome speech was presented by Selim Shamsul Huda Chowdhury, member of the executive committee, SSJ and also convenor of the programme. Nasir Uddin Yousuff presided over the programme. The cultural programme started with a performance by Biman Chandra Biswas, followed by Shamima Rahman Munni. A group recitation was presented by the members of Boikuntho Abritti Goshti. Artistes of Kranti Shilpi Goshthi rendered three chorus songs starting with Mukiro Mondiro Shopanotole. Artistes performing solo songs were Rahat Shorkar, Mita, Enayet A Mawla Jinnah, Mahbubul Haider Mohon and Sheikh Alaul Haque The last segment of the programme featured two street plays, Gupto Bidya by Samay and Dori Khela by Prachyanat. The programmes will be held at Rabindra Sarobar everyday from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.
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Artistes perform at Rabindra Sarobar. PHOTO: STAR |