Theatre activists celebrate journey of BGTF

Entertainment Desk News :: Theatre activists celebrated the 43rd founding anniversary of Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation participating in a daylong programme held at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Wednesday.

Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation was established in 1980. The founding anniversary celebration programme featured an award ceremony, cultural shows and others.

Thespian Ataur Rahman, Sammilita Sangskritik Jote president Ghulam Quddus and Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation acting secretary general Chandan Reza were present at the award ceremony, which was presided over by Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation president Liaquat Ali Lucky.

‘The Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation was founded to unite different theatre troupes under one platform in 1980. We dream of furthering the theatre practice in the country,’ said Chandan Reza.

‘Many freedom fighters took up theatre practice after the War of Independence to spread the spirit of the war. It is possible to enlighten people through theatre practice,’ said Ghulam Quddus.

Liaquat Ali Lucky announced the name of the winner of the Bangladesh Group Theatre Sammanana 2023.

The federation honoured Independence Award-winning thespian Ataur Rahman with the Bangladesh Group Theatre Sammanana 2023 marking its 43rd founding anniversary.

Liaquat Ali Lucky said that the federation was fortunate enough to award Ataur Rahman with the very first Bangladesh Group Theatre Sammanana 2023.

Ataur Rahman said that he was happy to receive this honour.

Recitation artiste Mir Barkat read a speech written by playwright Apurba Kumar Kundu.

Manuscripts of new plays were handed over to around 45 theatre troupes marking the 43rd founding anniversary of the federation.

Theatre artistes of the federation expressed solidarity with the people of Palestine lighting candles at the venue.

The cultural show began with artistes singing the national anthem of Bangladesh. Besides, artistes staged a dance recital synchronised with the song titled Itihash Jano Tumi.

Dhaka University Drama Troupe staged a theatre production titled Siddhanto addressing contemporary socio-political issues at the programme.

The play, written and directed by Ahasan Khan, explores the reasons behind political violence, price hikes, sufferings of common people and others.