Kazi Nazrul's death anniv observed
August 28, 2021 00:00:00
Family members of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam placing a wreath at the grave of the ‘rebel’ poet adjacent to Dhaka University Central Mosque on Friday, marking his 45th death anniversary — PID
Friday marked the 45th death anniversary of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, widely revered for his limitless contribution to Bengali literature, reports UNB.
To commemorate the life and works of the rebel poet, different organisations and institutions organised multiple programmes throughout the day.
In the morning, the Ministry of Cultural Affairs paid its tribute to the poet by placing floral wreaths on his grave beside the Dhaka University Central Mosque.
State Minister for Cultural Affairs KM Khalid and Bangla Academy Director General Nurul Huda, among others, paid tributes to the rebel poet.