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A 15-day international theatre camp will start at the Shawkat Osman Memorial Hall of the Central Public Library in the capital on June 6.

The People's Theatre Association (PTA) and theatre organisation for children called 'Rakhal' will organise the ninth national camp.

The organisers will also arrange theatre camps for the children of ethnic communities and youths of the country on the same day.

This was disclosed at a press conference organised by People's Theatre Association at Dhaka Reporters Unity yesterday.

Liakat Ali Lucky, Convener of the camp, SM Mohsin, Adviser of the PTA, Rubel Shankar, convener of press and publication of the theatre camp, among other theatre activists were present on the occasion.

A total of 125 children and youth theatre organisations from home and abroad will participate at the 15-day theatre camp, said the organisers.

Cultural Affairs Adviser to the Caretaker Government Rasheda K Chowdhury will inaugurate the programme while distinguished educationist Professor Jillur Rahman Siddiquee will be present as chief guest, said Liakat Lucky.

Chairman of the International Theatre Institute, Bangladesh Ramendu Majumdar, President of Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation M Hamid, Adviser of the PTA SM Mohsin, General Secretary of Sanmalita Sangskritik Jote Golam Kuddus and noted theatre personality Mamunur Rashid will be present as special guests at the inaugural ceremony.

The inaugural session will be followed by a colourful cultural extravaganza.