Southeast Movie and Drama Club hosted a film festival on the Liberation War at the Multipurpose Hall of Southeast University (SEU) on April 23.
Prof Dr ANM Meshquat Uddin, adviser to the Southeast University Board, inaugurated the fest and emphasized the importance of learning more about the country’s history in his inaugural speech.
Prof Dr M Mofazzal Hossain, pro vice chancellor of SEU, Prof Dr Farhana Helal Mehtab, dean, School of Arts and Social Sciences of Southeast University, also delivered speeches.
The festival showcased Morshedul Islam’s short film “Agami", Nurul Alam Atiq’s "Lal Morger Jhunti", and Khizir Hayat Khan’s “Ora 7 Jon”.
In the felicitation ceremony Nurul Alam Atiq, Khizir Hayat Khan, and Matia Banu Shuku were presented with mementos by the board advisor.
In their speeches, Khizir Hayat Khan, Nurul Alam Atik, and Matia Banu Shuku appreciated the Southeast Movie and Drama Club for organizing the event, inspiring the students to watch Bangla films.
Renowned actors such as Zakia Bari Momo, Jyotika Jyoti, Zinat Sanu Swagata, Imtiaz Borshon, Nafis Ahmed, Hamidur Rahman, and Shahriar Ferdous Shajib also shared their thoughts and reflected on different aspects of Bangladeshi cinema.
Southeast Movie and Drama Club hosted the event under the guidance of SMDC Moderator Nafisa Ahsan Nitu, assistant professor, Md Rifat Ahmed Riyad, lecturer, Department of English, Southeast University, and with the active participation of students from various departments, and SMDC club members.
