TV special commemorates Poet Shamsur Rahman

On the first death anniversary of poet Shamsur Rahman, today, ATN Bangla will air a special programme Dhanyo Shei Purush at 10:30am. In the programme eminent artist Mortaza Basheer, poet Rabiul Hossain and Abdur Rauf Sarkar will take part in a discussion on the poet. The poet's wife, his granddaughters Dibita and Nayana will focus on the familial aspects of the poet's life. The programme will also feature recitation of Rahman's poetry by poet Asad Chowdhury and performers of Bishwa Kalakendra. The programme is directed by Shaheena Akhter and hosted by Rezaur Rahman.