Talent hunt in Khagrachhari to begin

Khagrachhari Hill District Council (KHDC) is set to begin a talent hunt programme from July 10 at nine venues in the hill district. KHDC has taken the initiative to bring to light promising young artistes in the remote areas of the district.
The talent hunt has already created much enthusiasm among the artistes of eight upazilas in Khagrachhari.
KHDC sources said that the decision came after a meeting held last Tuesday at the KHDC conference hall. The meeting was presided over by the KHDC Chairman Monindra Lal Tripura.
In the discussion it was finalised that the contest would be held in two stages. In the primary stage, at least 5 contestants would be selected from each venue; a total of 45 contestants will compete in the next round.
Six senior artistes will be judging the contestants. The judges are Mongsathowai Chowdhury, Abul Kashem, Kajol Chowdhury, Jibon Roaza, Ratan Tripura and Erina Chakma.
A total of Tk 3 lakh has been allocated for the programme. A 21-member committee has been formed to conduct the competition. KHDC Councillor Abu Bakar Siddiq has been made the convenor of the competition.