The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

With the selection of new leaders and completion of scheduled programmes with amid festivity the 16th national convention of Bangladesh Udichi Shilpigoshti ended at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Saturday.

A 71-member central committee of Udichi was formed at the day-long event. From now Golam Mohammad Idu will perform as President, Habibul Alam as General Secretary and Bijon Roy will perform as treasurer for the country's renowned cultural organisation.

On the second and last day of the programme, on Saturday, the event began with the declaration. Then observers and representatives took part in discussions on the report of the General Secretary. The organising activities were wrapped up with the oath-taking programme of the new committee. Former president of Udichi Prof Jatin Sarkar led the oath taking session.

In the evening, cultural function started with the performance of Udichi Jagannath University Branch. Then Sylhet district Udichi presented 'Sribhumi Darshan' and Udichi Sirajganj district presented play 'Nagar Kirtan.' Then Barisal district unit presented Geetinrityanatya 'Sonai Madhob.' The cultural programme was wrapped up with the rendering of the National Anthem.