Dhaka, Aug 24 (V7N) – A national calligraffiti exhibition marking the second anniversary of Bangladesh’s so-called “Second Liberation” was inaugurated at the Bangladesh National Museum. Organized by the Bangladesh Charushilpi Parishad, the exhibition aims to showcase the powerful role of calligraphy and graffiti in revolutionary inspiration and cultural expression. It will remain open to the public for one week.
The inauguration ceremony was graced by Professor Dr. Anwarullah Chowdhury, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Dhaka, who served as the chief guest. In his address, he emphasized the historical and contemporary significance of artistic expressions such as calligraphy in shaping national identity and political consciousness.
Professor Dr. Abdus Sattar, former Chair of the Department of Oriental Art at the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka, attended as the keynote speaker. He highlighted the evolving role of calligraffiti as both a traditional and contemporary art form in Bangladesh, capable of conveying resistance, spirituality, and collective memory through visual language.
Special guests at the event included Professor Dr. Nazma Khan Majlish, former Chair of the Department of Islamic History and Culture at the University of Dhaka, and Professor Dr. Mizanur Rahman Fakir, also a former Chair of the Department of Oriental Art, Faculty of Fine Arts, Dhaka University. Renowned artist and former Senate member of the University of Dhaka, Rafiqunnabi, was also present.
The event was presided over by Ibrahim Mondal, President of Bangladesh Charushilpi Parishad. In his closing remarks, he noted that calligraffiti, blending the stylized strokes of calligraphy with the urban edge of graffiti, represents a unique form of cultural activism, and serves as a tool for inspiration, empowerment, and remembrance.
The exhibition is open to all and invites citizens to engage with a powerful blend of visual aesthetics and political narrative that reflects the spirit of resistance and renewal.
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