Rajshahi:Barendra Shishu Theatre celebrated its 34th anniversary in Rajshahi today, hosting a series of events that included a reception for teachers and students, a discussion meeting, and the unveiling of two books by poet and playwright Dwijendranath Banerjee.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the celebrations took place at the auditorium of Rajshahi District Shilpakala Academy, with Dwijendranath Banerjee, the theatre's founding president, presiding over the event.
Prominent guests at the event included Rajshahi University Theatre Arts Department Chairman Professor Muhammad Alamgir, Professor Shahid Iqbal of the Department of Bengali, Rabindra University Associate Professor Dr. Md Fakhrul Islam, New Government Degree College Principal Professor Shikha Rani Sarkar, and International Rabindra Research Institute Director Dr. Matiur Rahman.
Also in attendance were Rajshahi Development Authority Chairman Abul Kalam Azad Sweet, Rajshahi University Professor Dr. J A M Shakil-Ur Rahman, DUET Professor Nasim Akhtar, and social worker Khandaker Aulia Rajib Wahid Sohel. Barendra Shishu Theatre General Secretary Iqbal Ali delivered the welcome address, while Sanhita Roy and Ankana Sen moderated the program.
Teacher Nimai Chandra Sarkar, organizing committee Member Secretary Amir Sadat, an associate professor of English at Rajshahi College, and former Naogaon College Principal Dr. Mostafizur Rahman were among the speakers.
The event also featured the unveiling of two books by Banerjee "Bishwakabi Bishwer Bismoy" (World Poet The Wonder of the World) and "Bangla Bhasha O Byakaroner Melbandhan" (The Bonding of Bengali Language and Grammar). Discussants highlighted various aspects of the books and lauded Banerjee's literary contributions.
In the concluding session, Banerjee honored his students, read out letters of congratulations addressed to them, and handed the letters over to the recipients.