A special curated episode of "Ityadi", filmed at Trishal's Dorirampur — a place steeped in the memories of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam's student life — will air tonight after the 8pm Bangla news bulletin on BTV.

Marking the 46th death anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam, and celebrating the 100th anniversary of his first published poetry collection "Agnibeena", the "Ityadi" team selected Trishal as the filming location back in July 2022. In front of a visually stunning stage adorned with Nazrul's timeless poetry and portraits, the event was recorded with thousands of spectators in attendance.

According to Fagun Audio Vision, this special episode will feature a range of cultural performances centred around the poet's works. Celebrated singers Bappa Mazumder and Priyanka Gope will perform a classic Nazrul Sangeet. 

Additionally, over a hundred local dancers will take the stage, performing choreographed pieces set to a medley combining three of Nazrul's songs and two of his poems. The musical arrangement for these performances has been crafted by Mehedi.

Beyond the Trishal footage, this compiled "Ityadi" episode will also include select segments from other editions. Among them is a beautiful song by iconic singers Syed Abdul Hadi and Subir Nandi, originally featured in the Savar EPZ episode. The song lyrics are by Mohammad Rafiquzzaman, and the music was composed by the late Ali Akbar Rupu.

"Ityadi" — written, directed, and hosted by Hanif Sanket — promises heartfelt storytelling. Tonight's edition includes a touching summary of Nazrul's days in Trishal, a hard-hitting report on unscrupulous rice traders manipulating the market, and an inspiring story of Abu Bakar Siddique, a Phd holder turned agriculture entrepreneur.

The human stories focus on Abdul Malek from Fulbaria upazila in Mymensingh, highlighting his remarkable journey, along with a fascinating feature on Greece's iconic Acropolis.

Following the tradition of engaging with live audiences, this special episode also includes a trivia segment, where four audience members from Trishal were selected based on their knowledge of Kazi Nazrul Islam.

The second half of the show is packed with performances of Nazrul Sangeet and folk music, and features a guest appearance by Rezaul Karim, a rare musical instrument collector hailing from Mymensingh.

As always, viewers can expect sharp satirical sketches spotlighting various social irregularities and contemporary issues, along with the beloved segments featuring the antics of Mama-Bhagney, Nani-Nati, and the classic Letters Section.

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