James to perform at Army Stadium today

To celebrate 50 years journey, BRAC organised a three-day cultural programme ‘BRAC Hope Festival’ at the Bangabandhu Army Stadium in Dhaka. The three-day festival began on February 9 with zeal and enthusiasm. The Hope Festival has events circulating around three different themes each day and the theme of last day is ‘Building A World We Want’.

The programme of closing day will feature poetry, music and dance performances by students of BRAC School, a group musical performance by Chandana Majumdar, Masha Islam, Shithi Sarkar and Sanzida.

Besides, popular band Nemesis, Artcell and James will perform music on closing day today.

BRAC Hope Festival kicked off on Thursday. The first day of the festival was inaugurated with the national anthem. One-minute silence was observed on the venue grounds commemorating the deceased, survivors and those who endured damages in the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. An announcement was also made for those who want to contribute to the recovery of the survivors by communicating with the office of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency at Baridhara.

A documentary on the life, work and philosophy of Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, founder of BRAC profoundly touched the hearts of the audience.

Cultural festivities on the stage began with an exclusive puthi path performance by renowned actor Fazlur Rahman Babu and his group. The history of liberation war and the life story of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman were narrated. Bengal Parampara Sangeetalay performed the Raga classical music. Later on, a documentary paid tribute to the role of women in the War of Liberation in 1971.

Throughout the festival, different presentations and performances celebrated the tenacity and courage of women to overcome adversity and emerge triumphant in life. Theatre group Prachyanat staged a creative rendition titled “Protidiner Joddha”, based on the life of Dr. Afsana Akter, who overcame all her family and social hurdles to become a successful gynaecologist. Dr. Afsana was also present on the stage, sharing her story with the audience. Events of the day concluded with performances by Arnob and Friends and Lalon Band.

‘Power of Potential’ was the theme of second day of Hope Festival.