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Playwright Selim Al Deen’s death anniv observed

Published : Monday, 15 January, 2024 at 12:00 AM  Count : 376
JU Correspondent
The 16th death anniversary of eminent playwright Natyacharya Selim Al-Deen was observed on Jahangirnagar University campus on Sunday.

Marking the day, JU Drama and Dramatics Department brought out a procession from the Old Arts Faculty building premises in the morning.

Dean of Arts and Humanities Faculty Prof Mozammel Haque, Chairman of JU Drama and Dramatics Department Prof Israfil Ahmed, eminent theater activist Shahiduzzaman Selim, among others, participated in the procession.

Parading the main streets on the campus, the procession ended at the grave of Selim Al Deen beside the central mosque of the campus.

Later, JU Drama and Dramatics Department, Dhaka Theatre, Teachers-Students Centre of the university at around noon placed wreaths at the grave of Selim Al Deen.

After paying tribute, eminent film actor and Dhaka Theater troupe organiser Shahiduzzaman Salim said, "Selim Al Deen is still relevant in contemporary society, culture and politics. He is still revered as a modern theatrical figure. The death of Selim Al Deen has caused an irreparable loss to the nation. His works will remain inscribed in Bengali literature and culture."

The day-long programme featured seminar, photography exhibition, play Nimajjan screening and Selim Al Deen er Natoker Gan O Nritto.

Selim Al-Deen, fondly referred to as Natyacharya was born on August 18, 1949 in Feni. He joined Jahangirnagar University in 1974 at the Bangla Department and later became the founder chairperson of the Drama and Dramatics Department of the university.

He died of cardiac arrest on January 14, 2008. In the post-Tagore era, his contribution to Bengali drama is considered to be unique.



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