Protest held at Central Shaheed Minar

On the sixth day of the second edition of 'Where is Kajol?' movement, the protest began at 4 pm at Central Shaheed Minar. Artistes and cultural activists from different fields stood hand-in-hand with the movement, in demand of justice for journalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol.

A human chain involving cultural personalities, alongside performances by artistes Wali Topu, Jayita Mahalanobish, and singer Shainur Shuvo took place yesterday.

Artists joined the movement for Kajol today. Photo: Himu

A choir performance by 12 young singers exclusively written and composed by Farzana Wahid Shayan for the movement, as well as performances by popular theatre troupes Prachyanat and Theatre 52 escalated the event, aided by the addition of many young visual artists.

A choir performance by 12 young singers exclusively written and composed by Farzana Wahid Shayan.

Renowned television director Ashfaque Nipun has been with this movement online since day one. Today, he joined the protest physically. "Since the pandemic has slowed down the offline protest, we have created awareness online," he shares. The director mentioned that in spite of the government has creating so much awareness about the coronavirus, journalist Kajol -- who has not yet been proven guilty -- is not receiving proper medical care. "This is really upsetting. It is an earnest request, do not take our basic rights away from us. Journalist Kajol badly needs medical attention; the state should take care of this matter," he concluded.

Renowned cultural and media personalities joined the protest.

Monorom Polok stressed on his father's deteriorating health. "It has been over five months, my mother and sister did not see him even for a second. Now that he is physically unwell, we were hoping that they would consider providing a journalist that served the nation proper treatment. Unfortunately, my father is suffering," said a dejected Polok, who expressed his gratitude towards everyone joining the programme.

Activists held up the huge banner, that circled the performances.

On the seventh and concluding day (tomorrow) of the second edition of the movement, a musical event will take place at 10 pm live from Facebook page 'Where is Kajol?'.  

Prachyanat's performance in solidarity with the movement. Photo: Himu

The session will be hosted by Akib Jawad with participants Aditya Das Turjo, Ridmoshta, Niki Bhai, Nirjhor, and Hasan Mohammad from D-Ruthless.