Prominent theatre troupes such as Nagarik Natya Shampradai, Lok Natyadal, Dhaka Theatre, Theatre and others have come together to hold a fund-raising theatre festival to aid Jaglul and his family. The 10-day long theatre festival started from February 1.

The festival is organised by Jogluler Jonyo Amra and was inaugurated at the National Theater Stage, Shilpakala Academy.

Eminent artist Mustafa Monwar inaugurated the festival. Monwar is putting up one of his paintings for auction to help Jaglul. Monwar said, "We need to lend a hand to Jaglul's cause as his condition is serious. He has been through chemotherapy treatments.

Every day is a fight for life to him."

Noted theatre activist, Ramendu Majumder said, "We are fortunate to get a glimpse of the support extended to Joglul through such fund raising activities. The amount may not be enormous but our collaboration is heartwarming. I wish there was something more we could do for him. Joglul is a wonderful, and talented writer, with an affable temperament. I'm calling people to attend the festival and contribute financially. They can send their contributions to his account."

Theater activists Mamun-ur-Rashid, Liaquat Ali Lucky, Nasiruddin Bachchu, Rokeya Rafiq Baby and Ataur Rahman also participated in the discussion session. They gave a joint call to artistes to organise charity programmes for Joglul.

After the inaugural session, prominent theatrical group Dhaka Theatre's avant-garde production Binodini was staged. Shimul Yousuff was remarkably convincing in the role of Binodini.