On the 26th of this month, we will be celebrating 39 years of Independence. However, the nation still awaits the trial of war criminals who had carried out heinous brutalities against those who wanted a free country. Addressing the issue, cultural organisation Shammilito Shangskritik Jote (SSJ), in association with Sector Commanders Forum (SCF), is holding a programme at Shoparjito Swadhinota Chattar, TSC.
The programme, titled "Juddhaporadhider Bicharey Oikyaboddho Jati", began from March 9. The programme will continue till March 26.
"Today's programme marks the beginning of an elaborate campaign, we will hold special programmes -- rallies, long march, cultural programmes -- across the country to raise awareness on the need for the trial of war criminals," said Hassan Arif, general secretary, SSJ.
Nasiruddin Yousuff, president, SSJ and Golam Kuddus, vice president, SSJ were among others who attended the inauguration. M. Hamid, and Major (retd) Shamsul Arefin, attended the event on behalf of SCF.
Everyday a muktijoddha (freedom fighter) will recall his/her experiences from the Liberation War at the programme, making the audience aware of what truly happened during the war and of the sinister roles that the war criminals played back in 1971, said the organisers.
The reminiscence will be followed by cultural performances. Leading cultural organisations including Udichi, and theatre troupes from across the country are expected to perform at the event.
On the opening day seven cultural organisations of youngsters performed at the programme.
Young performers of Kendrio Khelaghar Ashor, Kishor Theatre, Magnolia and Kendrio Alor Bhuban staged songs and dances and recitations.
Duranto Theatre staged "Jago Bangali", Kanon Theatre staged "Haturey Doctor" and Moitry Children Theatre Troupe staged "Oder Biruddhey Projonmo". The street plays addressed the trial of war criminals and other social issues.
The performances by young artistes drew in a huge crowd at the TSC Swarak Dwip.
Mannan Hira, president, Bangladesh Patha Natak Parishad; Mizanur Rahman, general secretary, BPNP; Jhuna Chowdhury, secretary general, Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation and representatives of other cultural organisations were present at the event.
SSJ will hold special programmes celebrating the Independence Day at Central Shaheed Minar from March 24 to 26. Similar programmes will be held at Rabindra Sarobar, Dhanmondi.
"We will also light candles at the monument at Razarbagh on March 25 in memory of those killed on the fateful night in 1971," informed Hassan Arif.
Source: thedaiystar.net
