Tangail Swadesh Natyadal stages “Manush

Swadesh Natyadal, a theatre troupe of Tangail, recently staged its popular production “Manush” at the Bhashani Hall in Tangail town.
Written by noted theatre personality Mamunur Rashid, the play was directed by SM Samiul Haque Shamim, president of Swadesh Natyadal.
Artistes of Swadesh Natyadal, Bazlu, Kajal, Shamim, Uzzal, Russel, Ripon, Papan, Momin, Shahin and Rafiq performed in the play.
Cultural personality and politician of the area, Shamsur Rahman Khan Shajahan, inaugurated the play. Journalist Zafar Ahmed attended the event as chief guest.
A discussion was held prior to the staging of the play.
Dramatist Golam Ambia Nuri; Faruque Qureshi, president of Tangail Natya Forum; Alamgir Hossain, president of Saptasur Natya Ghosthi in Tangail and general secretary of Swadesh Natyadal Kazi Bazlur Rahman spoke at the discussion.

Speakers at the discussion said that although theatre is one of the main tools to change society, the medium now faces tough competition.
The speakers said that while cinema, jatra, television serials, dance and other mediums are gaining mass popularity, theatre still survives.
They also thanked Tangail Swadesh Natyadal for the hard work that went into staging the play.