Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) and Bangladesh Mime Federation jointly celebrated World Mime Day 2025 on Saturday with a discussion session and mime performances at BSA's Studio Theatre Hall, Segun Bagicha in the capital.

This year’s celebration carried special significance, as it marked the 102nd birth anniversary of legendary French mime artist Marcel Marceau.

The event, which commenced at 7 pm, was presided over by Soleman Mehedi, acting President and organiser of Bangladesh Mime Federation. The federation’s General Secretary Mahbub Alam delivered the welcome speech, while its former General Secretary Dhiman Saha Jewel also spoke at the event.

Prominent mime artist Zahid Ripon, a former chairman of the Bangladesh Mime Federation, and Mohammad Jasim Uddin, deputy director of the Theatre and Film Department at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, participated in the discussion, shedding light on the current state and future of mime art.

The speakers reflected on the contributions of pioneering mime artists in Bangladesh, including Partha Pratim Majumder, Kazi Mosharul Huda, Zillur Rahman John, Debangshu Hore, and internationally acclaimed mime artist Rizwaan Rajon, the founder of Bangladesh's modern mime movement.

Mime veteran Dewan Mamun, the first mime artist from post-independence Chattogram, was also present at the event.

Highlighting various aspects of mime art, the speakers urged for the implementation of more programmes to promote the country's mime scene.

Following the discussion, mime performances were presented by member troupes of the Bangladesh Mime Federation, including Mirror Mime Theatre, The Mummers, Shawon Mime Academy, and Mime Troupe.

Additionally, at 7:30 pm, a special production of William Shakespeare’s 'Macbeth' was showcased by theatre troupe Swapnadal at BSA's Experimental Theatre Hall, while the Silent Theatre of Chattogram celebrated the day in collaboration with the District Shilpakala Academy, Chattogram.

World Mime Day is observed globally on March 22 to honour Marcel Marceau, who was born on this day in 1923 in Strasbourg, France. Since his passing on September 22, 2007, this day has been celebrated worldwide to pay tribute to his legacy.