Nation remembers poet Kazi Nazrul

The nation is remembering the rebel poet Kazi Nazrul Islam on his 46th death anniversary on Saturday, reports UNB.   

Marking the day commemorating the life and works of the rebel poet, different organisations have chalked out multiple programmes throughout the day.

The Ministry of Cultural Affairs paid its tributes to the poet by placing floral wreaths on his grave beside the Dhaka University (DU) central mosque at 7am.

The programme was organised in collaboration with the Kabi Nazrul Institute and other departments and organisations under the ministry.

DU authorities also placed floral wreaths at the grave of the great poet.  DU Vice Chancellor Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman led the rally.

Awami League arranged a special prayer at the graveyard of Kazi Nazrul at 9am.

Kabi Nazrul Institute will organise a special seminar and cultural programme at Rabindra Sorobor in Dhanmondi at 5pm.

Cultural Affairs Secretary Md Abul Mansur will present there as the chief guest.

Chhayanaut will also organise a special cultural tribute programme at its auditorium in Dhanmondi at 7pm.

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University and Hospital (BSMMU) will lift the curtain of the Nazrul Memorial Cabin at its B Block’s 117 number cabin, the room where the poet spent his last days.

Envisioned by BSMMU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Md Sharfuddin Ahmed and established in association with late Professor and Nazrul researcher Dr Rafiqul Islam and State Minister for Cultural Affairs KM Khalid, the room will be open for visitors on Saturday by State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Md Enamur Rahman, along with cultural personality Ramendu Majumdar.

Several television channels including Bangladesh Television (BTV), radio stations, including Bangladesh Betar, and online platforms will broadcast special programmes commemorating the life and works of the national poet.

Kazi Nazrul was born in Churulia village of Burdwan in the Indian state of West Bengal in 1899.

Through his fiery poems, the poet had inspired people to fight against the injustice and repression of colonial rule.

According to the Nazrul Institute, Kazi Nazrul wrote 2,600 songs, 600 poetry, three novels, and 43 articles in a career spanning 21 years before losing his speech.

He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 1976.