Scores of writers, painters, journalists and litterateurs yesterday expressed grave concern at the personal safety and security of renowned sculptor Shamim Sikdar, reports BSS.

In a joint statement they demanded adequate measures to ensure safety and security of the sculptor and her works.

A death threat was recently issued against the sculptor and her works were described as "sin". The statement said it is assumed that the death threat was Issued after construction of her sculpture "Shadhinata Sangram" on the Dhaka University campus.

Signatories to the statement included Poet Shamsur Rahman. writer Rahat Khan. Rokonuzzaman Khan (Dada Bhai). Bazlur Rahman. Toab Khan, Abul Kalam Azad. MP. Raflqun Nabi, Hashem Khan. Samaijit Roy Chowdhury. Abul Barq Alvi, Asoke Karmakar, Iqbal Sobhan Chowdhury, Motiur Rahman, Habibur Rahman Milon. Mainul Ahsan Saber. Eklashuddin Ahmed. Be-lal Chowdhury, Suva Rahman and Baby Moudud.