RANGPUR, Sept 29, 2019 (BSS) – Theatre personalities at concluding function
of a week-long drama production-based workshop here last night said drama is
the reflection of the society.
They put special emphasis on creating social renaissance to flourish
healthy culture against terrorism, militancy, corruption, child marriage and
other social curses through producing and staging more dramas in line with
the spirit of War of Liberation.
They made the observation at the concluding function of the drama
production-based workshop organised by ‘Podatik Nattya Sangshad, Rangpur
(PNSR) at the Town Hall auditorium in the city.
Forty learner drama producers from across the district participated in the
week-long workshop that concluded with a certificate giving ceremony followed
by staging a drama on the same venue.
Presided over by Convener of PNSR and noted drama producer Dipankar
Bhattacharya Dipon, renowned drama personality Anwar Hossain attended and
addressed the concluding function as the chief guest.
Noted drama personalities Biplob Prasad and Monwar Hossain, former General
Secretary of District Shilpokola Academy Tauhidur Rahman Tutul and Organising
Secretary of divisional unit of Bangladesh Group Theater Federation Razzaque
Murad spoke.
The speakers discussed importance of writing, producing and staging time-
befitting dramas to create a renaissance and inspire common people in
resisting social odds like militancy, terrorism and communalism to establish
peace and accelerate development.
Biplob Prasad stressed on enriching Bengali culture through strengthening
cultural movement, producing more drama artistes and popularising stage and
street dramas to establish the non-communal spirit for building a peaceful
Bangladesh.
The chief guest urged the participants to produce dramas for informing
young generations about the true national history to aware them of severity
of militancy, terrorism, anarchy and fundamentalism through establishing
spirit of the War of Liberation.
“Drama is the hymn of changing society,” he said reminding the drama
producers that they should produce drama to build a healthier and more
civilised nation reflecting and glorifying its emotion, feeling, cultural
identity and lifestyle.