The two-day international Nazrul convention on the occasion of the 90th year of composing the historical and revolutionary poem 'Bidrohi' (The Rebel) by the national poet, Kazi Nazrul Islam, will be held tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday.
The information and culture minister, Abul Kalam Azad, said this at a press conference at Press Information Department conference room Wednesday, said a press release.
The prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, will inaugurate the convention as chief guest at Osmani Memorial Hall auditorium at 10:00am tomorrow.
Khilkhil Kazi, granddaughter of the poet will deliver the auspicious welcome address at the programme on behalf of the poet's family while acting secretary Suraiya Begum will also give the welcome address.
The main objective of the programme is to spread Nazrul's works and his philosophy in the whole world, the minister said.
The programmes that are being implemented during 2010-2011 fiscal year by the Nazrul Institute include- launching of Nazrul's album with 200 photos of international standard, opening of 11 compact discs with the lyrics by Nazrul and holding of Nazrul convention in Rajshahi, Chittagong and Sylhet divisions.
Source : New Age
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