The tragedy of Rana Plaza which claimed the lives of over one thousand workers is still fresh in the memory of the people of the country. To pay tribute to the lives lost, theatre troupe Aranyak produced a heartwarming production titled Swapnopothik. On March 14, the play was showcased at the Jatiyo Nattyashala of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy at 7pm.
The touching play showcases how the tragedy snatched normalcy from the lives of a staggering number of people. Key factors that led to the tragedy was shown through performances, set in the backdrop of the innovative set design and a touching script.
The misdemeanors of factory owners who built illegal death traps, politicians bribed to look the other way and large retailers hiding behind policies that deem them untouchable are portrayed in the production. The tragic tale of the victims, their rescue and the role of police and media was also shown in an adept manner.
The play is written by Harun Rashid and directed by thespian Mamunur Rashid. The cast of the production is comprised of popular theatre actors Mamunur Rashid, Momena Chowdhury, Tamalika Karmaker, Arif Ahmed Apel, Abu Hasib Masuduzzaman, Chitra Chobi, Shaju, Kamrul, Monir Zaman.
