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106 th Birth Anniversary of National Poet
Kazi Nazrul Islam
Kazi Nazrul Islam, our National Poet is rightfully an icon of the masses for his revolutionary ideas, secular philosophies and defiance against any socio-political injustice.

The role of media in invigorating mass interest in Nazrul's songs -- Fatema Tuz Zohra
Let me take this opportunity to say that I feel blessed to be a Nazrul singer. Nowadays we hear the complaint that the younger generation is not responsive to Nazrul songs or classical music.

Is Nazrul given due recognition as our National Poet? -- Khairul Anam Shakil
Talented Nazrul singer, Khairul Anam Shakil, is voluble on the subject of Nazrul as the National Poet. As he says, "Nazrul always spoke for the common people.

Current popularity level of Nazrul sangeet -- Nashid Kamal
Discussing the popularity of Nazrul sangeet, well-known singer Nashid Kamal said that in Bangladesh both BTV and private channels like Channel I and ATN are making efforts to popularise this genre.

Saving Nazrul's creations from distortion-- Salauddin Ahmed
Nazrul Islam, despite being the country's National Poet has had his work distorted perhaps more than any other of his peers.

How to generate interest in Nazrul songs among the newcomers -- Ferdous Ara
The responsibility of generating interest in Nazrul sangeet among the upcoming artistes lies with us, the singers, who are devoted into this genre," says Ferdous Ara.

Incorporating Nazrul effectively in the institutions -- Shumon Chowdhury
Before discussing how to incorporate Nazrul more effectively in our institutions, we have to overcome the obstacles in practicing Nazrul's songs accurately.