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DHAKA: Cumilla Journalists’ Forum, Dhaka (CJFD) will organise a seasonal cultural festival, ‘Hemonto Sondha’, on October 29, bringing together its members to celebrate Bengali cultural traditions, the beauty of the autumn season and the spirit of friendship and communal harmony.
The day-long programme will take place at Songskriti Bikash Kendra in Paribagh, Shahbagh, Dhaka, featuring a range of cultural activities and informal gatherings designed to strengthen bonds among members of the journalists’ organisation.
According to an official notice signed by CJFD Office Secretary Ashikur Rahman, the festival aims to promote fraternity, mutual understanding and cultural engagement among members while providing an opportunity to reconnect outside their professional commitments.
The programme will feature traditional Bengali pitha (rice cakes), musical performances, poetry recitations and lively conversations, popularly known as ‘adda’. These activities are expected to create a festive atmosphere reflecting the warmth of Bengali cultural life and the seasonal charm of Hemonto, or late autumn.
The event is also intended to highlight the country’s rich cultural heritage and the distinctive traditions associated with different regions of Bangladesh, including Cumilla, the home district of many members of the forum.
CJFD President Sayeed Ahmed Khan and General Secretary Salah Uddin Jasim have expressed hope that members will participate enthusiastically in the festival, according to the notice. They said such cultural initiatives provide an opportunity to strengthen personal relationships, encourage communication and preserve regional traditions within the organisation.
Kazi Deen Mohammad Belal, convener of the event celebration committee, expressed optimism that ‘Hemonto Sondha’ would serve as a meaningful reunion for members and reinforce unity, solidarity and cultural fellowship within the journalist community.
The festival is expected to offer members an opportunity to share cultural experiences, enjoy traditional food and music, and strengthen the sense of belonging that connects journalists from Cumilla living and working in the capital.