Protest to be held at Central Shaheed Minar today

On the sixth day of the second edition of 'Where is Kajol?' movement, a protest will take place at Central Shaheed Minar at 4 pm today.

A group of artistes from different arena will attend the human chain. Performance artiste Wali Topu, theatre artiste Jayita Mahalanobish, and singer Shainur Shuvo, alongside many others, will come forward demanding the freedom of journalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol.

A choir performance will take place with about 12 artistes, written and composed by Farzana Wahid Shayan.

Illustration: Syed Rashad Imam Tanmoy

Popular theatre troupes Prachyanat and Theatre 52 will perform today, as will ten young visual artists. The entire event will be live from the movement's Facebook page 'Where is Kajol?'.

Monorom Polok, the journalist's son, is hopeful for today's event, and expects the responsible and concerned citizens will join hands together for justice for Kajol and the freedom of speech. He also requests everyone who are joining the arrangement to take all the necessary precautionary measures against Covid-19.

Polok is grateful to the artistes and their performances for the past few days, despite of having technical limitations. "Indrani Soma and Rubel didn't stop their performance even for a bit, even though the network was really bad today! I am overwhelmed with their dedication. I personally see a light at the end of tunnel -- hopefully father will be back with us soon."

Because of network issue, the rap music event supposed to take place yesterday, has been postponed.