Entertainment Report :
Popular filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, newly appointed as an
adviser to the interim government, took his oath at Bangabhaban around 7:30pm on Sunday.
Farooki, renowned for his critically acclaimed films and television dramas, has been entrusted with overseeing the Cultural Affairs Ministry.
The oath-taking ceremony was presided over by President Mohammed Shahabuddin with Cabinet Secretary Sheikh Abdur Rashid officiating the event at Darbar Hall in Bangabhaban, in the presence of the Chief Adviser, senior officials and dignitaries.
In his initial remarks after the ceremony, Farooki made an open call to the public, stating, “If I make a mistake anywhere, I hope you will point it out. I will gladly accept it with an open heart.”
Reflecting on his unexpected appointment, the filmmaker expressed, “This is an unimaginable experience for me. I never envisioned myself sitting in any official position or holding any title. But being in the company of someone like Professor Yunus is very tempting, and it was hard to say no.”
Farooki also shared his hopes for the future, adding, “I sincerely hope that during my tenure, however brief it may be, I can bring about some meaningful changes. If I can manage that, I’ll know that the purpose for which I took on this responsibility has been fulfilled.”