Collection of Shah Abdul Karim’s writings published

Finance Minister AMA Muhith (2-R) unveils the book on Shah Abdul Karim. The bard (2-L), also seen in the photo.Photo: STAR

Finance minister AMA Muhith has said that Shah Abdul Karim has contributed his life and works to inspire the masses. "These are the assets of the nation and we would have to uphold these treasures," Muhith said. He was speaking at the launching programme of "Shah Abdul Karim Rochona Shamogra." Khan Bahadur Waqf Estate of Sylhet has published the compilation of the bard's compositions.
The event was held at the Sylhet Zila Parishad auditorium last Friday with the Divisional Commissioner of Sylhet, Dr. Zafar Ahmed Khan (also chief of the estate), in the chair. Sylhet city mayor Badar Uddin Ahmed Kamran was the special guest. Deputy Commissioner Sajjadul Hasan Khan, Waqf body member Sokia Khatun, Shahjalal University teacher Afsana Salam, Shah Abdul Karim's son Nur Jalal and Dr. Abul Fateh Fattah also spoke on the occasion. The nonagenarian Baul Shah Abdul Karim could not speak but attended the programme.
The minister unveiled the cover of the publication. Later, a documentary, "Bhatir Purush," on Shah Abdul Karim, made by Shakur Majid was screened at the programme.
At the programme, the DC and Sylhet city mayor pledged to provide Tk 5,000 per month for the treatment of the ailing bard.