108th birth anniversary
Trishal celebrates Nazrul
Aminul Islam, Mymensingh
Celebration of the 108th birth anniversary of our National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam began at "Nazrul Mancha" at Darirampur, Trishal on May 25. The three-day programme arranged by Mymensingh District Administration will end today. Different organisations, from within and outside Mymensingh participated at the programme. The three-day event included musical soiree, Nazrul songs, dance-drama, poetry recitation and more. On the inaugural day (May 25), the cultural function started with renditions of popular Nazrul songs. The solo and chorus performances by artistes received a warm response from the audience. Cultural organisations participating at the programme were Zila Shilpakala Academy, Lokasangskritik Academy, Saptasur Sangeet Academy, Trishal Shuktara Shangha, Phulbaria Kabi Nazrul Cultural Academy, Amar Bari, Nazrul Academy, Lokokrishti Sangstha, Darpan Nattya Sangstha, Bidrohi Nattya Goshthi and Police Line High School. On the second day (May 26), a poets' convention was held. Trishal Kaladhani Shangha, Ustad Amjad Hossain Shilpi Goshthi, Trishal Alokdhara Shilpi Goshthi, Mymensingh Sangeet Bidalaya, Greater Mymensingh Sangskritik Forum, Trishal Dukhu Miah Theatre, Chhayanat Sanskritik Dal, Bahurupi Nattya Sangstha, Trishal Dolanchanpa Shilpi Goshthai, Jhilik Nattya Sangstha and others performed at the programme.Dhaka Divisional Commissioner EkramAhmed inaugurated the function. Deputy Commissioner of Mymensingh, Md. Shamsul Alam chaired the event. Among others, Vice-Chancellor of Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University, Professor Shamsur Rahman; Professor Afzal Rahman Bhuiyan, Mymensingh Police Superintendent, Md. Rafiqul Islam and poet Shamsul Fayez spoke on the occasion. A discussion was held yesterday on the life and works of the 'Rebel Poet'. The speakers said that Nazrul raised his bold voice against all kinds of injustice, oppression and prejudice prevailing in the then society. He was a poet of the masses -- regardless of caste, creed and background, they added. Colourful rallies were also brought out in the district town and at Trishal marking the occasion. A 'Nazrul Mela' is held at the venue every year marking the celebration. This year the mela drew thousands of people. Through his powerful words, Nazrul had inspired the people of this Sub-continent to fight against the Raaj. His poems and songs were also a great source of inspiration to the Freedom Fighters during the Liberation War. Nazrul spent a few years at Darirampur in Trishal and studied at Darirampur High School.
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