The month-long Jatra Registration Festival, organized by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and managed by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, concluded on January 23, 2026, with the staging of the historical Jatra play ‘General Osmani’. The play was performed at the Experimental Theatre Hall of the Academy by its repertory Jatra unit. Written by M A Majid and directed by Tanvir Nahid Khan, the production focused on the leadership, strategy, and uncompromising patriotism of Colonel M A G Osmani, the Commander-in-Chief of the Liberation War. The closing ceremony was attended by Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki as chief guest, with Secretary Md. Mofidur Rahman and Director General Sheikh Rezauddin Ahmed also present.

The festival, which began on December 1, 2025, featured 36 Jatra performances by 35 registered troupes from across the country. Veteran Jatra artist Anwar Hossain received a lifetime achievement award for his contribution to the art form. Farooki noted that ‘General Osmani’ was created within seven days and will be staged in all 64 districts in March 2026, marking a renewed focus on national stories in traditional Jatra performances.

Ticket proceeds from the festival were distributed to participating troupes, and each performance was evaluated by a jury panel.