Artistes, activists join hands in demanding Kajol’s release at Shaheed Minar
Artistes and activists from different arena today joined in a protest at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka, demanding release of photojournalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol.
The programme began at 4:00pm.
Theatre troupes Prachyanat and Theatre 52 joined the protest today with their performances. Besides, ten young visual artists will also participate in the programme. The entire event is being shared live from the movement's Facebook page 'Where is Kajol?'.
Noted performance artiste Wali Topu, theatre artiste Jayita Mahalanobish, and singer Shainur Shuvo, alongside many others, have also come forward demanding immediate release of Kajol.
A choir performance by about 12 artistes is scheduled to take place today, written and composed by Farzana Wahid Shayan.
Monorom Polok, the journalist's son, earlier expressed hope that responsible and concerned citizens will join today's event, for justice for Kajol and freedom of speech. He also requested everyone who are joining the arrangement to take all necessary precautionary health measures.
Polok is grateful to the artistes and their performances for the past few days, despite having technical limitations.
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