Bijoy Sarker 111th birth anniversary observed in Narail

Spiritual bard Bijoy Sarkar's 111th birth anniversary was observed on February 20, amidst much festivity at his village Dumdi under sadar upazila in Narail district.
Bijoy Sarker Foundation arranged a day-long programme to mark the occasion. Wreaths were placed on the portrait of the late poet.
Jahangir Alom, chairman of Bashgram Union Parishad, launched the programme featuring renditions of the bard's songs by artistes from different districts of the country.
At evening set in, bayati Parimal Sarkar from Bagerhat district and Gorachad Sarkar from Magura district rendered Jari Gaan.
This year the prestigious Ekushey Padak has been awarded posthumously to Kabial Bijoy Sarkar for his contribution to modernising 'Kabigaan'.
Kabial Bijoy Sarkar was born on February 20 at village Dumdi under Sadar upazila of Narail district. Many of his songs are often aired on radio and TV. He died on December 4, 1985.