Fundraiser for poet Samudra Gupta in Sirajganj
Jannat Ara Henry, joint-secretary of Sirajganj Shilpakala Academy, performs at the programme
A two-day long cultural programme was held at the Bhashani auditorium in Sirajganj town to generate funds for the treatment of renowned poet Samudra Gupta. Gupta is suffering from gallbladder cancer. The district Shilpakala Academy, in association with Sammilito Sanskritik Jote's Sirajganj unit, arranged the programme. Ashraf Ali, Deputy Commissioner, Sirajganj was the chief guest at the programme. Alamgir Rahman, Superintendent of Police (SP) and Nazrul Islam, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) were special guests. Artistes of Shilpakala Academy and Sammilito Sanskritik Jote performed songs on different themes including love and nature on the fist day of programme on June 19. A play titled "Taltolir Matth" was staged on the following day. Speakers at the inaugural programme expressed the view that, Samudra Gupta is a poet of the masses. In his time of need, we should stand beside him and help his family. The speakers also prayed for his recovery.
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