Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Eminent theatre personality and academician Dr Syed Jamil Ahmed has announced his resignation from the position of Director General of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).

He made the sudden announcement on Friday evening while attending the closing ceremony of the first Munier Choudhury National Theatre Festival, organized by the academy's training department.

Dr Jamil Ahmed, who took charge as the BSA Director General on September 10 last year following the political transition, is stepping down after five and a half months in office.

During the event, he handed over his resignation letter to BSA Secretary Mohammad Wares Hossain on stage. However, the secretary clarified that accepting the resignation was beyond...