“Freedom Movement of Bangla Poetry” by Ghasful

Ghashful, a media house organised a programme on 'Freedom Movement of Bangla Poetry' recently at Hamidur Rahman Sinha Lounge of Dhaka Club, says a press release.
Presided over by Emeritus Professor Anisuzzaman, poet Dr. Mahboob Sadiq presented the keynote paper. Self composed poems on the freedom movement were read out by poet Syed Shamsul Haq, poet Rafiq Azad, poet Asad Chowdhury and poet Muhammad Nurul Huda. Dr. Bhaswar Banerjee, Professor Harunuzzaman, Rabia Sultana Panna and Ferdous Ara Kabita recited poetry. Nasrin Akhtar on behalf of Ghashful presented a floral bouquet to poet Haq on the occasion of his birthday. Dr. Raqibul Hasan delivered the welcome address. The programme was anchored by Ibtida Farhat Tropa.
Dr. Anisuzzaman said that the poetry of Bengal, like world literature strikes a note of emancipation. “There is no end to this journey. We are proud of the modern poets of our country. They authored many world-class poems,” he added.
Syed Shamsul Haq recited the poem 'Nuruldiner Sarajibon'. Besides poet Rafiq Azad, poet Asad Chowdhury and poet Muhammad Nurul Huda recited the self composed poems. Orator Bhaswar Banerjee recited the poem 'Antordhan' written by Syed Shamsul Haq. Ferdous Ara Kabita recited the poem 'Sai Theke Sadhinota Shobdoti Amader' written by Nirmolendo Goon, Rabia Sultana Panna recited the poem 'Pakhi Shob Kore Rob' written by Asad Chowdhury, Professor Harunuzzaman recited an English poem written by Mahbub Sadik. Litterateur Ata Sarker thanked the audience for their presence.