Nazrul Instt to launch journalism diploma

Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam Institute is set to launch a one-year diploma course titled 'Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies' to explore the journalism legacy of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, reports BSS.

The institute has already sent a proposal for the programme to the Ministry of Culture, Executive Director of the institute Md. Latiful Islam Shibli told the news agency. Shibli said Nazrul was a pioneer of uncompromising journalism and a fearless editor. Nazrul began his regular journalism career with the daily Nabajug in Kolkata on July 12, 1920, after the end of the First World War.

Apart from serving as an editor, Nazrul worked in various capacities at around 10 to 12 newspapers, including Dhumketu and Langal, Shibli said. The institute has undertaken the initiative during Nazrul Barsho to encourage study of Nazrul's contribution to journalism.