The first audition round of Session 2 of Little Mister and Miss Chittagong, organised by Portrait, was held at Chattogram Shilpakala Academy Auditorium on Friday.
Osman Gani Mansur, Secretary-General of Commonwealth Journalists Association (CJA), Bangladesh chapter and editor and publisher of The Daily People’s View attended the opening ceremony of three-phase audition programme as the chief guest.
Chattogram Press Club President Zahidul Karim Kochi, educationist Sarwar Sadik Khandaker, cultural personality Sajal Chowdhury, corporate personality Muhammad Mohsin Chowdhury, MNS Inspection Company Chairman and Portrait adviser Pijush Talukder, Eloha Director Asad Ujjwal, and choreographer Saif Azad were present as guests on the occasion.
Portrait Director Rupam Chakraborty conducted the programme.
Nearly 100 contestants took part in the first day’s audition.
Speakers said initiatives such as these were timely and important for nurturing children’s talents, creativity and confidence.
