Nazrul's death anniversary today
The nation observes the 31st death anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam today.
Various socio-cultural organisations are set to place wreaths at the poet's grave on the Dhaka University campus this morning and will organise programmes, including discussions and cultural functions, to mark the day.
The Nazrul Institute has chalked up a three-day programme in observance of the poet's death anniversary.
The institute's programme began on Saturday with art and recitation competitions for children and juveniles, and ends tomorrow by holding a discussion at 4:00am at its auditorium. The discussion will be followed by a cultural function.
Chairman of Nazrul Institute Trusty Board Prof Rafiqul Islam will chair the discussion while Joint Secretary of Cultural Affairs Ministry Suraiya Begum will be the special guest.
Member of the Trusty Board Professor Ahmed Kabir and granddaughter of the poet, Khil Khil Kazi, will speak at the programme.
As part of the observance programme, a song competition for children and juveniles was held at the institute yesterday.
Besides, the Bangla Academy will organise discussion, recitation and musical function on the rebel poet's death anniversary at its seminar room this evening, Academy sources said.
Professor Hayath Mamud will preside over the function while Dr Mahbubul Huq will present a paper on the poet's life.
Shilpakala Academy will also organise a discussion and musical soiree at Jatiya Natyashala auditorium.
Textiles and Jute Secretary Mohammad Abdur Rashid Sarkar will attend the function as the chief guest while Secretary at the President's Office Mahammad Sirajul Islam will be the special guest. The Academy's Director General Qamrul Hasan will chair the function.
The Bangladesh Sangskriti Kendra will hold another discussion to observe the day on the Protyasha premises.
Pro-Vice Chancellor of Asian University Dr Qazi Din Mohammad will attend the discussion as the chief guest while editor of the daily Naya Diganta, Alamgir Mohiuddin, will be the key speaker.
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