The theatre and performance studies department of Dhaka University staged the fifth show of its play titled Pakhider Bidhansabha at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in Dhaka on Monday.
Based-on Iranian Sufi poet Farid al-Din Attar鈥檚 work titled Manteq al-Tayr, the play has been written by Shahman Moishan and directed by professor of the department Ahmedul Kabir.
The play depicts a journey of a flock of birds who wants to meet their king, Simurg. After they reach the palace of the king, the come to see a mirror in the palace, and the play moves forward.
The students of Master of Arts of the department have acted different roles in the play.
Mohsina Akhter has designed the stage and costume while Dhiman Chandra Barman has designed the stage lighting and Sydur Rahman Lipon has designed music for the production.
