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Discussion and cultural programme at IER, Dhaka University

Cultural Correspondent
On the occasion of the Independence Day, Institute of Education and Research (IER), Dhaka University arranged a discussion and cultural programme at the department on March 27. The students of IER staged the Munier Chowdhury play Kabor at the programme.
Human Rights activist Khushi Kabir was the chief guest at the
curricular Activities Committee; Abdul Malek, assistant professor and Professor Salma Akhter were present as special guests.
“If we go through the history we will find that the Liberation War is significant not only to us but it also sets a rare example for the entire world," said Dr. M Wahiduzzaman.
Khushi Kabir said in her speech. “What makes the Liberation War remarkable is the participation of the masses. Directly or indirectly, people from all spheres contrib-
discussion. Professor Dr. Iqbal Aziz Muttaki, director of IER, presided over the programme. Dr. M Wahiduzzaman, assistant professor, IER and chairman of Co-
uted to the struggle of freedom." Kabir also addressed the need to initiate the trial of the war criminals.
In his speech, Dr Iqbal Aziz
Muttaki announced the plan to construct a memorial -- in association with the Institute of Fine Arts -- honouring Professor Faizul Mahi who was arrested by the Pakistani army on December 14. 1971.
The cultural programme began with Sajia Hossain Proiti rendering the patriotic song Ekti Bangladesh. Abu Nayeem Mohammad Salahuddin, lecturer, IER recited Rudra Mahammad Shahidullah's poem Batashey Lasher Gondho. A chorus rendition of the song Takdum takdum bajey Bangladesher dhol and other performances by the students followed.
After a short break for the evening prayer, the play Kabar was staged. This frequently-staged play written by Munier Chowdhury — one of the most talented playwrights in the country who was abducted in 1971 -was the highlight of the event
The play depicts a grave where the martyrs of the Language Movement were secretly buried by the collaborators of the Pakistani government. In the surrealistic play, the martyrs rise from their graves, refusing to be buried anymore.
The cast included Happy. Zihad, Sourav, Otoshi. Ananya, Disha and others. Rahamani and Fardin directed the play. Ariful Haque Kabir, lecturer. IER was the co-ordinator and host of the event.