The 112th birth anniversary of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam will be celebrated across the country today.
Nazrul, the rebel poet of Bengali literature, was born at Churulia in Burdwan district of West Bengal on this day in 1899.
Through his poems, Nazrul had inspired people to fight against injustice and repression during the British colonial rule. His songs and poems were also a major source of inspiration for the freedom fighters during the Liberation War in 1971.
As part of the national celebration, the three-day main programme will be held at Darirampur under Trishal in Mymensingh. President Zillur Rahman is expected to inaugurate the function.
This is the first time the national poet's birth anniversary is being observed officially in all districts of the country at the initiative of the Cultural Affairs Ministry.
The poet's birth anniversary is being celebrated with special importance this year as his extraordinary creation 'Bidrohi' (poem 'Rebel') completes its 90th year.
President Zillur Rahman, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia have given separate special messages describing the colourful life of the great poet and his contributions to the Bengali language and literature.
President Zillur said, "He was a fighter, a social reformer and a proponent of nationalism, and at the same time an worshiper of love and pioneer of equality and peace."
In her message, Prime Minister Hasina said, Kazi Nazrul Islam was a poet of equality, humanity, love, youth and rebellion. His works immensely enriched Bangla language, literature, music, society and culture.
"He is the 'rebel poet' and the 'bulbul' (nightingale) of modern Bangla songs," she said.
Opposition Leader Khaleda Zia in her message said Kazi Nazrul Islam's writings would inspire every people to love the motherland.
Different socio-cultural and political organisations will place wreath at the poet's tomb on Dhaka University campus in the morning.
Special programmes on Nazrul's works including his plays, poetry and songs will be broadcast by TV channels and radio stations marking the national poet's birthday.
Bangla Academy, Shilpakala Academy, Nazrul Institute, Dhaka University, Bangabandhu Sangskritik Jote and other social and cultural organizations have drawn up various programmes to observe Nazrul's birth anniversary.
Nazrul-Promila Parishad central committee will organise a discussion at Promila's birthplace Tewta, under Shibalaya upazila in Manikganj to celebrate the day.
Bangladesh missions abroad will also celebrate the day through different programmes.
Source: The Daily Star (May 25, 2011)
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