The Drama Club of American International University鈥揃angladesh with support from the Office of Student Affairs has recently hosted a two-day theatre festival titled Curtains Rise 2025 on its campus in Dhaka.
The festival commenced with two performances that set the tone for an engaging theatrical experience. The opening play titled Election Caricature by playwright SM Solaiman, delivered a political satire that humorously exposed the absurdities within the electoral system, said a press release on Saturday.
Following this, the audience was treated to an original mime-based murder mystery crafted by the club鈥檚 in-house scriptwriter.
Guests on the first day included Ziarat Hossain Khan, associate professor and deputy director of Student Service and Welfare and Mohammad Hamidul Haque, head of the department of English.
On the second day, the stage came alive once more with two contrasting yet equally compelling performances. The first was a thrilling rendition of the gothic classic titled Dracula, which captivated the audience with its intense portrayal of vampire mythology and dark suspense. This was followed by a light-hearted original comedy titled Ek Credit-er Prem, which humorously explored themes of campus romance and the chaos of university projects, earning widespread applause for its relatable content and comedic flair.
The closing day was graced by the presence of AIUB registrar Mohammad Zahidul Islam and proctor Monzur H Khan, alongside faculty members, alumni, and an enthusiastic student audience.
