Upholding the values of Liberation War

A member of Udichi Shilpi Goshthi of Shailokupa reads out a letter from 1971 at the event.Photo: STAR

A discussion and reading of letters from 1971 were held in Jhenidah with a view to generate interest in the Liberation War among youngsters on the occasion of Kamanna Shaheed Day. The event was organised recently by Udichi Shilpi Goshthi of Shailokupa upazila. Around 20 artistes participated in the programme.
Convenor Mokbul Hossain of Shailokupa Udichi Shilpi Goshthi was present as chief guest while Sher Ali, president of the local organisation, presided over the discussion. Shafikul Islam Bahar, radio and TV presenter; Shahidul Islam Dipu, Vice-chairman of Shailokupa upazila, Zahidunnabi Kalu; freedom fighter Rahman Ali Monto were among special guests.
Udichi members Shoili Srabanti, Simanta Islam, Shilu Nishat, Tarikuzzaman Tithi, Kamrun Nahar Mou, Shabnam Setu, Jahangir Alam Suman, Mahmuda Islam Mitu and Anup Poddar read out the letters written during the war. The programme was hosted by Alamgir Aryna.
The discussants said that the publication by Prothom Alo and Grameenphone featuring the letters should be recognised as a valuable document of the war.