The Drama and Theatre Forum of BU organised a daylong workshop on acting techniques on April 02, 2005. The Centre for Asian Theatre (CAT) conducted this workshop. A staging of the play "The Lesson" by Eugene Ionesco preceded the workshop. Kamal Uddin Nilu, Rokeya Rafique Baby and their team performed. Professor J R Choudhury, VC BU, Professor Abdur Rab, Chair MGB, Professor Firdous Azim Chair ENH, a large number of teachers and students enjoyed the show. Members of the Drama and Theatre Forum attended the workshop, concentrating on acting techniques.