
Yesterday (March 26) marked the Independence and National Day. To mark the day, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Bangladesh National Museum, National Academy of Fine Arts, the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka, Performing Arts organised several programmes, featuring discussion, poetry recitation, musical soiree, film screening and various cultural events.
To observe the day, Bangladesh National Museum organised a discussion and musical soiree at the Independence Complex of Suhrawardy Udyan on March 26. Faizul Latif Chowdhuruy, director general of Bangladesh National Museum inaugurated the event. A poetry recitation programme was also held at the Nalini Kanta Bhattasali Gallery of the

Dr Ranjit Kumar Biswas, secretary, Ministry of Cultural Affairs addressed a discussion at Nandan Mancha of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy as chief guest. Liaquat Ali Lucky, director general of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy presided over the programme. Noted sculptor and freedom fighter Ferdousi Priyabhashini was present as special guest at the event. Dr Nujhat Chowdhury, daughter of martyr Dr Alim Chowdhury and Asif Munier, son of martyr Munier Chowdhury spoke at the discussion.

Theatres in capital Dhaka - Jamuna Block Buster, Star Cineplex, Balaka, Shayamoli and Jonaki- screened the film produced by Faridur Reza Sagar. The cast of the film included Khairul Alam Sabuj, Mahmudul Islam Mithu, Kazi Raju, Riaz Mahmud Jewel, Pavel Islam, Sabbir Ahmed, Bithi Rani Sarker, Junayed Halim, Shafiul Alom and Nafa, among others.

Channel I arranged a fine art programme titled "Rong Tulite Muktijuddha". Preeminent educationist Professor Borhanuddin Khan Jahangir inaugurated the day long art camp as chief guest. The Liberation War Museum also honoured with special award at the programme dedicated to late artist Qayyum Chowdhury. Tagore artiste Rezwana Chowdhury Bannya rendered several patriotic songs on the occasion.