Binodon Desk:

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy paid tribute to legendary artist Sheikh Mohammed Sultan organising a daylong programme in Narail on Monday.

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy organised the event in association with District Shilpakala Academy, Narail to observe the 28th anniversary of the death of SM Sultan and lift the curtain on preparations for SM Sultan’s birth centenary celebration.

Director general of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Liaquat Ali Lucky, deputy commissioner of Narail Mohammad Habibur Rahman, director of fine arts department of the BSA artist Mini Karim and others paid tribute to SM Sultan placing floral wreaths on his grave in the morning.

‘We celebrated SM Sultan organising many events, namely art camps, film screening, art exhibition and cultural programmes and more. We are planning to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of SM Sultan next year,’ said Mini Karim.

An art camp was held on a boat on Chitra river from 9:00am. A total of 120 children participated in the art camp held on the river and 200 children participated in another art camp, which was held from 3:00pm to 5:00pm, at Rupganj, Narail.

The artworks created by children were displayed in a daylong art exhibition held at Shishu Swarga and artworks by leading

artists were displayed in District Shilpakala Academy, Narail.

Artist and researcher Shawon Akand delivered a speech about the artworks of S M Sultan at District Shilpakala Academy, Narail at 10:30am.

Tareque Masud-directed documentary film Adam Surat was screened at the academy at 12:30pm. Besides, Liaquat Ali Lucky conducted a children’s theatre workshop at the academy from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.

A discussion programme and awards ceremony was held in the evening. Liaquat Ali Lucky was present as chief guest at the programme. Mini Karim delivered the welcome speech at the event, which was presided over by deputy commissioner of Narail Mohammad Habibur Rahman.

After the discussion, eight renowned bauls, namely Sameer Baul, Lovely Sheikh, Aynal Haq, Farzana Eva, Manik Dewan, MR Manik, Rita Mandal and Khepa Bidyut entertained music lovers singing folk songs.