To commemorate the 40th death anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, Maasranga Television will host a series of programmes today. Starting at 10:02am, Mustafa Monwar's puppet show “Lichu Chor,” based on a story written by Kazi Nazrul Islam will be telecast, followed by a documentary screening at 10:30am titled “Nazrul-er Moktobe.”

At 12:15pm, “Kuhu,” a telefilm based on the story “Badhonhara” will be screened. Directed by Nahid Ahmed Piyal, the telefilm casts Sadiya Islam Mou, Shams Shumon, Dipa Khandakar, Maznun Mizan, and more. The telefilm will be followed by a magazine programme at 6:30 pm titled “Shonchita.” The programme will feature artistes Kona and Polok, dancer Sohel and Shokh, and reciter Ahkamullah. Next is another programme titled “Amare Debona Bhulite” at 11:00pm hosted by Jayanta Chattopadhyay, with Nazrul exponents Shalahuddin Ahmed and Priyanka Gope performing Nazrul Sangeet. The day long programm will conclude with a single episode TV play titled “Shiulimala” at 12:02am, directed by Rehman Khalil with Bhabna, Sayeed Babu and others are cast of the play.