PM witnesses Dhaka Opera House design

The government has decided to set up a modern opera house at Hatirjheel, a popular recreational spot for the residents of Dhaka.

"The design of the project titled "Dhaka Opera House Complex" was placed before Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official Ganabhaban residence here this noon," PM's Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim told reporters after the event.

He said the Ministry of Cultural Affairs would construct the opera house at Hatirjheel with all modern facilities.

The press secretary said Chief Coordinator of the project Major General Abu Sayeed Md Masud and its architect Patric D' Rozario placed the design before the premier through a power-point presentation.

Besides, Sheikh Hasina witnessed the design of the National Museum Library Integrated Project.

Architects Khandakar Ashifuzzaman Rajan and Abu Anas Faisal submitted the design before the premier through a power-point presentation, the press secretary said.

"The Ministry of Cultural Affairs will also execute the scheme," he added. 

Cultural Affairs Minister Asaduzzaman Noor, Cultural Affairs Secretary Ibrahim Hossain Khan and Shilpakala Academy Director General Liakat Ali Lucky were present, among others.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the Hatirjheel-Begunbari project on January 2, 2013. 

After the inauguration, it has turned into one of the most favorite recreational places in Dhaka for the city dwellers.

On April 14 last, an eye-catching amphitheatre and a grand musical dancing fountain were opened at Hatirjheel lake to attract more visitors and tourists. 

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated those under a Rajuk project titled 'Integrated Development of Hatirjheel area including Begunbari Canal' through a videoconference from her official residence Ganabhaban.

Source: bss