Syed Jamil Ahmed
Syed Jamil Ahmed, born in 1955, is a distinguished Bangladeshi theatre director and researcher. He graduated from the National School of Drama in New Delhi in 1978 and later earned his MA in Theatre Arts from the University of Warwick, England, in 1989, followed by a doctorate from the University of Dhaka in 1997. He is known for directing notable plays such as 'Chhaka' and 'Inspector General' and has contributed significantly to the Bangladeshi theatre scene with his works addressing social and political realities. In 2017, his direction of the play 'Rizwan' gained widespread acclaim. He founded the non-profit professional theatre group 'Spardha: Independent Theatre Collective' in 2018, which has produced impactful works like '4.48 Psychosis' and 'I Am a Birangana.' Recently, he announced his resignation from Shilpakala Academy, citing a sense of responsibility towards the martyrs and the opportunity for change.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Bangladesh | 3 | 7.00 | 0.22% | +0% | 164,689,383 | 356,728 | $350,000 | 758$ |
| Totals | 3 | 164,689,383 | 356,728 | $350,000 | 758$ |
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Syed Jamil Ahmed announced his resignation from the position of Director General of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy due to alleged interference from the Ministry of Culture.
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Syed Jamil Ahmed's dramatic resignation was a topic Faruki wished to avoid discussing.
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Bangladesh:
Syed Jamil Ahmed is a notable theater director and researcher who has made significant contributions to Bangladeshi theater.
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