‘Autumn Theatre Festival 2026’ to Stage Three Plays in Dhaka

Three plays will be staged at the festival: Jhilimili, written by Kazi Nazrul Islam; Garoder Bandi, written by Husne Mobarak; and Result Sheet.

Husne Mobarak has directed Jhilimili. Garoder Bandi, a production of Notonatya at the University of Dhaka, has been directed by H. M. Tanvir Hasan. Meanwhile, Husne Mobarak has both written and directed Result Sheet, which is also produced by Notonatya.

Alongside the three plays, a cultural programme will be organized by the University of Dhaka Literature Centre. The organizers hope the festival will provide a platform for theatre practitioners to showcase their creativity and encourage the younger generation to develop a greater interest in stage performances.

Music director Ityun Babu will attend the festival as the chief guest. Engineer Mosharraf Hossain Raju will preside over the event. Emdadul Haque Chowdhury, poet Afsar Nizam and Jahud Abedin will attend as special guests.

Venue: Studio Theatre, National Theatre Hall, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka
Date and Time: Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 4:30 pm
Organized by: Notonatya