The second phase of the Dhaka Theatre Festival concluded on Monday at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, bringing a nine-day programme featuring nine theatre productions to an end.
Organised by Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) under its “Hridoye Dhaka 416” programme, the second phase ran from 6 to 14 September at the National Theatre Hall.
Nine theatre groups staged productions highlighting Dhaka’s 416-year history, heritage and culture.
The productions were Prachyanat’s Kinu Kaharer Thetar, Lok Natyadal (Banani)’s Konjus, Dhaka Padatik’s Trial of Surya Sen, Bashori Repertory Theatre’s Aleya, Aranyak Natyadal’s Company, Theatre Art Unit’s Amina Sundori, Teerondaz Repertory’s Konthonalit-te Surjo, Drishtipat Natya Dal’s Se Ek Swapner Raat and Bangladesh Theatre’s Sea-Morog.
The festival’s first phase took place from 16 to 23 August at the Zahir Raihan Cultural Centre auditorium in Sutrapur. It featured eight days of theatre and cultural programmes.
DSCC Administrator Md Abdus Salam attended the closing ceremony as chief guest, while DSCC Chief Executive Officer Md Khaybar Rahman chaired the event.
The participating theatre groups received commemorative crests, certificates and gifts at the closing ceremony.
