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Theatre Fest on Liberation War in full swing

Jamil Mahmud
Not only us, the Bengalis, people from indigenous communities had a significant contribution to the Liberation War as well. They fought to free the country, making immense sacrifices.
Highlighting their contributions, Khagrachhari Technical School and College staged a play “Megher Shikriti" at the Experimental Theatre Hall on July 8. The play, written by Akbar Reza and directed by Enamul Haque, highlights the war-time love between two individuals and their sacrifices for the country.
On the day, District Shilpakala Academy, Chittagong staged "Swat” at the National Theatre Hall. Written by Mamunur Rashid, the play has been directed by Ahmed Iqbal Haider.
The play is based on the incidences that happened in early March, 1971. At that time, Pakistani ship MV Swat arrived in Chittagong, which apart from everyday goods carried a huge amount of arms. The news broke down soon as people of Chittagong turned rebellious.
Seven more troupes including District Shilpakala Academy, Barisal; Natyakendra, Rangpur; Rajshahi University Drama Association and Bandarban Cantonment Public College staged plays on the day.
While "Megher Shikriti" focuses on the contribution of indigenous communities, “Gorkhodok" (staged on July 7 at the Studio Theatre Hall) depicts the agonies of departed souls. Written and directed by Malay Kundu, the play was staged by Narail Govt. Victoria College.
Through a symbolic presentation the play narrates conversations among souls at a graveyard, where an undertaker is about to dig a new grave for an anti-Liberation War individual. The departed souls request the undertaker to not burry the corpse there as they start to tell his history of brutality.
Theatre (Arambagh) staged "Balod” on the same day at the National Theatre Hall. The play has been directed by KM Harun.
The fortnight-long festival, part of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy's yearlong celebration on the 40th anniversary of Independ-
ence, crossed its first week. Apart from staging plays at four venues, the festival also includes photo and painting exhibition on the Liberation War at the National Art Gallery and screening of films at different parts of the city.
Today, "Chaka” and "Raktakto Bangla” will be screened at two venues at Lalbagh and Azimpur.
Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation has been assisting Shilpakala Academy in arranging the festival. The festival will continue till July 13.