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PROFESSOR EMERITUS ANISUZZAMAN HONOURED

PADATIK BANGLADESH HOLDS14TH AMAREKUSHEY CULTURAL CONVENTION

Zahangir Atom
The 14th Amar Ekushey Cultural Convention by Padatik Bangladesh was held at Ramna Batomul, Dhaka on International Mother Language Day (yesterday). Tagore singer Nargis Chowdhury led the group rendition of national anthem that opened the daylong event. Artistes of Padatik Sangeet Sangsad performed the Ekushey song “Amar Bhai-er Roktey Rangano” [written and composed by Abdul Gaff ar Chowdhury and Altaf Mahmud, respectively].
Presided over by Padatik chief, Selim S.H. Chowdhury, the event included a reception for renowned litterateur and Language Movement Veteran Professor Emeritus Anisuzzaman. National Professor Mustafa Nurul Islam was the chief guest at the programme. Dignitaries spoke on Language Movement at the programme while Selim S.H. Chowdhury urged all to diffuse the conscience of'Ekush'. Nargis Chowdhury, also the director of Padatik Sangeet Sangsad, presented uttario to the guests.
Artistes from Bangladesh and Agartala, Tripura [India] presented solo and group renditions of patriotic and folk songs, recitation, dance, street plays and more at the event.
Artistes of Surer Dhara and Sursaptak performed the songs — “Moder Garob Moder Asha" and “Ek Nodi Rakto Periye". Choreographed by Tamanna Rahman and Anik Bose, several artistes of Nritym and Spondon danced to the songs "Orey Ekattur Orey Bahanno" and "Dhono Dhanno Pushpo Bhora”.
Artistes of Kranti, Bonhishikha, Nibedan, Wrishiz, Dolonchapa and other troupes also presented songs while several artistes of Holong Hukumu Bodol of Agartala showcased indigenous dance forms depicting Jhum, hunt and devotion.
A number of students from several English medium schools performed group dances to patriotic and folk themed songs.
Nazrul singer Salahuddin Ahmed
paid his tribute to the language martyrs through the song "Rupali Jyotsna Diye Rekhechhi Dhuye Shaheed Minar-er Bedi”. The artiste also rendered one of his own compositions, “Shara Bishwe Chhoriye Gechhey Ekush Tomar Alo”.
Tagore singer Fahim Hossain Chowdhury rendered a patriotic number “Padma Nadir Paar-e Amar Chhotto Sabuj Ga”, while folk singer Bishwajit Roy presented two songs — “Notey Gachh Muraye Na” and "Jonmechhilam Manush Hoye". Tagore singer Mahadev Ghosh rendered "Salam Salam Hajar Salam".
Noted singers Papia Sarwar, Mohiuzzaman Chowdhury, Dalia Nausheen, Ferdous Ara, Salma Akbar, Sajed Akbar, Nargis Chowdhury and others performed solo. Elocutionist Ahkamullah recited "Amar Porichoy", written by Syed Shamsul Haq.
Members of Deshbangla Theatre, Bangladesh Theatre and Padatik Rangpur staged street plays and artistes of Padatik Natya Sangsad Bangladesh staged "Shey”,
an adaptation of Tagore's work.
Mashkur-e Sattar Kallol emceed the event.
Padatik Bangladesh has been holding this programme on February 21 since 1999.
The evening session also featured dance, theatre, recitation and performances by leading and promising artistes of the country. The Daily Star and abc radio were the media partners of the event. Sponsored by GMG Airlines, the programme was aired live by channel 9.