Elaborate programmes on Nazrul birth anniversary
The three-day celebrations organised by Jatiyo Kobi Kazi Nazrul Islam University (JKKNIU) in Trishal marking the birth anniversary of poet Nazrul concluded May 27. The venue was Gahi Sammyer Gaan Moncha of the university.
The programmes included placing of floral wreaths at the portrait of the poet, a rally, cultural shows, cultural competition and debate for children, book fair and a photo exhibition on Nazrul.
The students of Fine Arts Department of the university also organised a painting exhibition at Theatre Hall of the university. Fine Arts Department students staged jatra pala “MadhuBala" on the second day of the celebration.
Every day the programme kicked off with chorus titled, “Shoto Kanthe Nazruler Gaan” attended by hundreds of students.
The students of Music and Natyakala departments of the university led the cultural programmes that included a musical soiree and staging of plays written by Nazrul. Prizes among the winners of cultural competition and debate were distributed on the concluding day.
Prof. Dr. Rafiqul Islam, chairman of Nazrul Institute Trustee Board was the chief guest at the concluding ceremony.
A discussion was held yesterday. Khilkhil Kazi and Rashedul Hasan Shelly spoke on the occasion.
On the second day on May 26, H.T Imam, prime minister's adviser to public administration affairs was the chief guest.
Earlier, chairman of University Grants Commission Prof. Dr. A.K Azad Chowdhury inaugurated the celebration on Friday afternoon as chief guest.
The JKKNIU authority gave crests to eminent personalities--Dr. Karunamoy Goshwami for literature and Khalid Hossain for his contribution to music.
Dr. Mohammad Moshsin, Syed Mamun Reza, Dr. Abu Jafar and Mohammad Fakaruddin were the discussants on the life and work of Nazrul.
Vice-chancellor of JKKNIU Professor Syed Giasuddin Ahmed presided over the discussion.
The speakers said that the university should spearhead study and research on Nazrul. More facilities must therefore be available at the university to facilitate researchers, the speakers said.
Zahangir Shah, Manikganj
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To celebrate the 113th birth anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam, Udichi Shilpi Goshthi organised a discussion and cultural function at its office premises in Manikganj district town on Friday.
Dhruba Ghosh and Tajul Islam recited poetry. Shukla Roy, Sadia Islam, Bushra Ahmed, Anwesa Nandi, Tanima Mandal, Mafia Binte Mansur Shukh and Ishrat Jahan Rinta rendered songs.
Earlier a discussion was held. Prodip Hor, president of Manikganj unit of Udichi Shilpi Goshthi, presided over the discussion.
Shahidul Islam Faruque, president of Sangskritik Biplobi Sangha (SABIS), Professor Mir Moksedul Alam, Dipak Kumar Ghosh, president of Probhat Sangha and journalist Saifuddin Ahmed Nannu addressed the gathering on the life and writings of Nazrul.
Ahmed Humayun Kabir Topu, Pabna
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Kazi Nazrul Islam's birth anniversary was observed amidst festivity in Pabna. Several organisations of the district chalked out programmes marking the occasion.
Annoda Gobinda Public Library organised a discussion and cultural programme at the library premises on Friday night.
Freedom fighter Robiul Islam Robi, vice president of the club chaired the discussion. Educationist Professor Md. Kamruzzaman, cultural organiser Abdul Aziz and secretary of the club Abdul Matin Khan spoke on the occasion.
The speakers focused on the secular tone of Nazrul's literature. His verses hinged on human rights and freedom. Religious conservativeness never influenced his literature, they added.
Artistes recited Nazrul's poetry while other artists rendered Nazrul songs.
Meanwhile Pabna Edward College organised poet Kazi Nazrul Islam's birth anniversary. A discussion was held at the college campus. Vice principal of the college Professor Bazlur Rahman chaired the discussion while the principal of the college professor Naid Md. Samsul Huda spoke as the chief guest.
Among the teachers of the college AKM Shawkat Ali Khan, Amzad Hossain, Jalal Uddin and Habibullah spoke on the occasion. The speakers focused on the revolutionary tone of the poet.
Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam revolted against anarchy. He never bent down in the face of autocracy, the speakers asserted. His poems keep alive the revolutionary spirit in Bangla literature, they added.
Later the artists of Pabna Edward College performed songs on the occasion.
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