Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) presented a stand-up comedy show for the first time on Friday, focusing on contemporary social and political realities.

Organized by the Department of Drama and Film, the comedy show titled 'Joke er Rajneeti' was performed at the Academy's Experimental Theatre Hall on Friday evening.

Akhlaq Siddiqui, Shawon Majumder, Syed Ridwan Hasan, Mehedi Hasan Toru and Sami Doha presented their jokes, enamoring the audiences.

At the inaugural ceremony, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Director General Dr Syed Jamil Ahmed said, "The Shilpakala Academy is always people-friendly; we want to create a people-friendly environment with everyone. Our programs are going on not only in Dhaka but also in the districts."

"Starting from photography training for garment workers, concerts, band shows, Jatra festivals, Sadhumelas, mass uprising songs, Bahas, sculpture exhibitions and other multi-dimensional programs across the country. Many of which have not been held in the last 15 years."

Regarding the naming of the academy auditorium, the Director General said, "The Experimental Theater Hall has been named Selim Al Din Theatre, the Studio Theater Hall has been named Chandrabati Theatre. The National Theater Auditorium will be named Kobi Alaol Theatre. The Experimental Theater Hall will be opened for drama performances from December 28, 2024."

On December 27, at 7pm, the second episode of stand-up comedy 'Stand Up Bangladesh' will be performed by the Buno Payra troupe, focusing on contemporary, social and political realities at the Experimental Theater Hall.