A new stage adaptation of Humayun Ahmed's work, staged by Sketch Gallery Nandon, was performed yesterday at the Theatre Institute Chittagong (TIC) auditorium under the title "Saajghar". The production—written and directed by Sahriar Hannan—was staged twice on Saturday, at 5:00pm and again at 7:30pm, organisers said in a press release.

"'Saajghar' is not merely a play," said Sahriar. "It is an exploration of an actor's conflict between artistic identity and personal self, and a candid portrait of the sacrifices and struggles of group theatre."

The play lifted the curtain on the often-unseen life behind the stage: friendship and love, envy and loneliness, the search for identity, and the unrelenting pull toward art.

Set among familiar theatrical spaces—the rehearsal room, the wings, and the dim corridors behind the set—the play traced the journey of a group of hopefuls determined to keep the stage lit despite financial uncertainty. The production stood as both an elegy and a manifesto: a self-examination of theatre practice and a declaration of devotion to the craft.

The cast featured Sanjib Barua, Bijon Majumdar, Sucharit Dash Khokon, Rahima Khatun Luna, Shaheen Chowdhury, Ashish Nandi, Bikiron Barua, Mamun Nazim, Dhiman Das, Salma Jahan, Bushra Al Mobashwera, Mamura Momtaz Dipa, and Shariar Hannan.

According to organisers, "Saajghar" was designed as a textured, intimate piece that prioritised the inner lives of performers over spectacle. Audiences experienced close staging, strong ensemble work, and a focus on the emotional costs of making theatre in contemporary Bangladesh.

Tickets and venue information were available from the Theatre Institute Chittagong box office.