Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) is set to mark Independence Day with a discussion and cultural programme at the National Theatre Auditorium on Thursday evening.
The event, scheduled to begin at 6:30 pm on March 26, will feature the screening of a 30-minute documentary titled ‘The People’s President’, followed by a discussion and a series of cultural performances.
Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury is expected to attend as chief guest, while State Minister Ali Newaz Mahmud Khayyam will be present as special guest. The programme will be presided over by Cultural Affairs Secretary Md. Mofidur Rahman.
The discussion segment will feature ABM Obaidul Islam as the main speaker. Director General of the Academy Sheikh Rezauddin Ahmed will deliver the welcome address.
The cultural line-up includes group and solo musical performances by artistes of the Academy, alongside noted musicians such as Khurshid Alam, Alam Ara Minu, Monir Khan, Ferdous Ara and Rizia Parvin, among others.
Dance performances will be staged by the Bangladesh Academy of Fine Arts under the direction of Farhana Chowdhury Baby, and by troupe Colours of Hill led by Antar Dewan. Reciter Tito Munsi is also set to perform.
Earlier in the day, BSA officials, artistes and staff will pay tribute at the National Martyrs’ Memorial at 8:00am.
The programme will be open to the public.
