Sunil Mela begins at Kalkini today
A three-day Sunil Mela (fair) begins today at Maijpara village under Kalkini upazila here to observe the 76th birth anniversary of Sunil Gangopaddhyay, noted poet and littérateur of the Indian subcontinent.
The fair has been organised by the poet's close associates - freedom fighters Razzak Howladar and Abdul Wahab Howladar Nannu.
A series of programmes, including discussions recalling the poet's life and his contributions to Bangla literature, dramas, music and recitations, will be held at the fair venue.
Artists and poets from Madaripur and other districts are participating in the event which will be opened by freedom fighter Hemayet Uddin Bir Bikram.
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