BAFA celebrates diamond jubilee

The event, featuring a cultural programme and a long-winded discussion, opened with chorus songs by the children of BAFA.  

Lawmaker Advocate Kazi Feroze Rashid and acting editor of Daily Ittefaq, Tasmima Hossain attended the event as special guests, along with distinguished guests -- noted cultural personality Kamal Lohani, BAFA's founder member Nrityaguru Ajit Sanyal, Bulbul Chowdhury's daughter Nargis Bulbul and noted dancer Laila Hasan, among others. 

Speakers expressed worries over the present condition of BAFA. They demanded that the organisation be renovated and reinstated to its once-glorious state. Some of them also demanded that the government establish the institution as a university where Bangladeshi youths will receive higher degrees on different forms of art and culture. 

Adding that BAFA's duty is to prepare the children to make them better citizens, speakers expressed hopes that BAFA will soon be free of conflicts and start a smooth journey.

Kamal Lohani mentioned that the organisation withstood many obstacles and did a commendable job of upholding our culture. 

Ajit Sanyal, who came from India to attend the programme, reminisced on the days he spent with his dance guru Bulbul Chowdhury. 

Later, the cultural part began with a group dance directed by Anik Basu, followed by a Kathak performance under Saju Ahmed's direction. The event wrapped up with dance drama “Mayar Khela” by the students of BAFA.

Photos: Sheikh Mehedi Morshed