Nation pays homage to Nazrul
The 35th death anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam was observed yesterday across the country in a befitting manner.
Various socio-cultural and political organisations organised elaborate programmes to honour and recall the memories of the “Bidrohi Kabi”, who enriched Bangla literature with his fiery, passionate poems.
The day's programme began with placing wreaths by the family and relatives of the poet at his mausoleum in the morning. They also offered prayers seeking peace for his departed soul.
Students, teachers and employees of Dhaka University led by Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Harun-or-Rashid placed wreaths and offered Fateha at his mausoleum at 8:00am.
Awami League leader Obaidul Qader and BNP Cultural Affairs Secretary Gazi Mazharul Anwar placed wreths on behalf of their party.
A memorial meeting was also held at the mazar with Prof Harun-or-Rashid in the chair.
Bangla Academy, Shilpakala Academy, Nazrul Institute, Bangabandhu Sangskritik Jote, Jatiyatabadi Samajik Sangskritik Sangstha and Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University also placed wreaths on their behalf at the poet's grave.
The daylong programme also included milad mahfil, memorial meeting, cultural programme and discussion on his life and works.
Nazrul had inspired people to raise their voice against tyranny and injustice during the British rule. He made the British feel so insecure that they imprisoned him several times.
His poems and songs were passionate enough to install patriotism and craving for independence in the hearts of the freedom fighters during the War of Liberation in 1971.
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