An extension lecture on Prof. Niaz Ahmed Khan, followed by award ceremony was organized in the Haji Md. Mohsin Hall on 7th December 2023. Mr. Nisar Ahmed, Hony. General Secretary of the Muslim Institute, delivered welcome speech. Mr. Naushad Raza, Renowned Dramatist was the keynote speaker who delivered a brief lecture on the topic “Prof. Niaz Ahmed Khan as Dramatist. Mr. Sajid Perwez, conducted the program and presented a short introduction of all the awardees. Dr. Dabir Ahmed, Head Dept. of Urdu, Maulana Azad College, Dr. Nayeem Anis, Head Dept. of Urdu, Calcutta Girls' College, Dr. Almas Hussain, Head Dept. of Urdu, Hari Mohan Ghosh College and Dr. Sufia Yesmin, Prof. Dept. of Hindi, Vidya Sagar College for Women were the eminent speakers. All speakers appreciated the Drama & Music section for organizing such award function to appreciate the new generation who is working in the field of Drama and Theatre. The Hony. General secretary of the Muslim Institute, Mr. Nisar Ahmed and Mr. Qamruddin Mullick, Chairman of the Drama and Music Sub-Committee congratulated the awardees and praised the Drama & Music Section for organizing such events. They presented the awards and certificates to awardees. Ms. Uma Jhun Jhun Wala was conferred with “Prof. Niaz Ahmed Khan Award and Mr. Asghar Anis conferred with “ S.M. Azhar Alam Award for the year 2023. The Vote of thanks was given by Mr. Sajid Khan.

A program titled “Yaad-e- Wajid Ali Shah” was organized in the Haji Md. th Mohsin Hall on 20 February 2024 at The Muslim Institute. The program was presided over by Mr. Qamruddin Mulick. Welcome speech was delivered by Hony. General Secretary, Mr. Nisar Ahmed. The program was conducted by Dr. Nayeem Anis, Hony. Asst. Secretary who presented a short introduction of speakers and Kathak dance performer. Dr. Ishtiaq Hussain, Prof. Dept. of History Aliah University, Ms. Manzilat Fatima, Culinary Professional, Mr. Shahid Iqbal, Research Scholar, Dept.of Urdu, Aliah University and Ms. Shruti Ghosh, Kathak Dancer, Choreographer and Independent Research Scholar were the eminent speakers. They highlighted Nawab Wajid Ali Shah's contributions to music, dance, Hindustani theatre, literature and Awadhi food. Ms. Shuruti Ghosh's musical Kathak dance performance on her researched work, where is my friend's house? Exile displacement and belonging in Matiaburj was the highlights of the program. Vote thanks was given by Mr. Sajid Perwez.

I would like to express my deepest gratitude to President Mr. Md. Nadimul Haque, MP (RS), Hony. General Secretary Mr. Nisar Ahmed, Hony. Asst. Secretaries Dr. Nayeem Anis, Sk. Nazrul Islam and Mr. Qamruddin Malik, Chairman of Drama & Music Sub- Committee for their guidance and support. My sincere thanks to all members of the Executive Committee, members of the Drama & Music Sub- Committee and staff of the Muslim Institute for their support in making all the programs successful.

We shall try to organize more programs like musical theatre, soulful sufi music, fusion ghazals, theatre workshop at school level, seminar, extension lectures etc. in the coming session.