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RU Correspondent

Department of Music and Drama of Rajshahi University (RU) has started a seven-day long drama programme from on Sunday directed by students of masters of the department at campus.

The Vice Chancellor of RU Prof Dr Mamnunul Keramot inaugurated the programme.

On the occasion, they held a colourful rally in the morning with teachers and students of the department on the first day of the programme.

During the festival each drama will be staged daily at 6:15pm at the theatre lab of the department till October 25.

Dramas 'Mukhosh,' (Death and the Maiden) directed by Farukur Rahman, 'Miss Juli,' directed by Aminur Islam, 'Eyein,' directed by Robiul Hasan Prodhan, 'Mukti,' directed by Ismat Ara Bhuiyan, 'Namanus,' directed by Biplob Sarker, 'Molua' (Mymensingh Geetika), planed and acted by Sohrab Ali and 'Chhayahin Kaya,' directed by Amiruzzaman will be staged at the week-long programme.

Ataur Rahman Raju, teacher of the department of Music and Drama of RU, said "In the festival, dramas will be staged with the participation of the teachers and final year students. We will organise this kind of program every year to encourage the students on drama and drama related activities."