Farooki reflects on an uplifting day in Cumilla honouring Nazrul

Acclaimed filmmaker and Cultural Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki today shared a heartfelt note on Facebook following a vibrant cultural event in Cumilla, describing it as "a day filled with positive energy, insightful discussions, and uplifting words."

The event, centred around the legacy of our National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, the anti-colonial resistance during British rule, and Bangladesh's political climate surrounding the month of July. It gave attendees a chance to reflect on the nation's turbulent but inspiring shift. Farooki also mentioned it offered him a personal moment of nostalgia, "An opportunity to revisit some personal memories."

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Farooki extended special thanks to academic, writer and public intellectual Salimullah Khan, calling his speech "brilliant" for its depth and relevance. The event was further enriched by musical performances from Armeen Musa, Ghaashphoring Choir, Rebel, and legendary Nazrul Sangeet exponent Ferdous Ara.

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Closing his message with warmth, Farooki wrote, "See you again, Cumilla!", signalling the strong impression the city and its people left on him.