Sufia Kamal birth anniversary celebration in Dinajpur
A daylong cultural programme and discussion were held here yesterday morning, marking the 101st birth anniversary (June 20) of poet Sufia Kamal.
Jatiyo Rabindra Sangeet Shammilon Parishad's Dinajpur unit organised the cultural programme and competition at Dinajpur Shilpakala Academy.
Sultana Kamal, human rights activist and daughter of the poet, inaugurated the programme as chief guest.
Md. Jamal Uddin Ahmed, Deputy Commissioner of Dinajpur, and Aminul Haque Babul, vice president, Dinajpur unit of Jatiyo Ranbindra Sangeet Shammilon Parishad, were present as special guests.
Music and recitation competition were held on the occasion for school-going children. Children recited poems including “Jonmechhi Ei Deshe” and “Taharey Mon-e Porey” authored by Sufia Kamal.
About 100 participants from across the district participated at the programme.
A discussion was held in the evening. Azadi Hye, president of Jatiyo Rabindra Sangeet Shammilon Parishad, chaired the discussion. Sultana Kamal spoke as chief guest at the discussion.
After the discussion, a book on Begum Sufia Kamal was launched. Later the chief guest gave away the prizes among with the winners of the competition.
The programme wrapped up with performances by the artistes of Jatiyo Rabindra Sangeet Shammilon Parishad.
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