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On 21 January 1978, a group was formed in Dhaka, Bangladesh, to uplift spirits and to enrich the lives of the local community through theatre and entertainment. It was called Padatik Nattya Sangsad and it was created with the very simple motto of: “Let drama be the weapon for the struggle of life, let drama be the expression of life”. This group staged performances that the public could relate to and could find hope in through the difficult times in their lives, and during volatile times in the country. Another group in Dhaka would find their feet a few years later and also reach out to the public through drama and theatre.
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Unfortunately none of the athletes in Bangladesh qualified for this year’s Olympic Games. But, then again, Bangladesh has not had an athlete qualify since 1971. This fact, which is always brought up in the media, does not dampen the spirits of the country, which keeps on trying and applying for wild card entries to partake in the Olympic Games. Their determination and great desire to take part in the Beijing Olympics won Bangladesh five wild card entries and an invitation for one their female shooters to attend as a spectator.
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Every country in the world faces distressing socio-economic and political issues to a greater or lesser degree, and Bangladesh is no different in this regard. Through a lovable cartoon character known as Tokai, renowned Bangladeshi cartoonist, Ranabi, presents some thorny issues in a way that has a unifying effect on his readers as they relate to what is being discussed.
