The grave of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam on Dhaka University campus was bedecked with wreaths, as people from all walks of life paid tribute to him on his 48th death anniversary on Tuesday. — FE Photo The 48th death anniversary of Bangladesh's national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam was observed across the country on Tuesday, reports UNB.
He was unanimously revered as the rebel poet' and a pioneer for his enormous contributions to Bengali literature.
Marking the day, different cultural institutions, including Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) and Bangla Academy, placed floral wreaths at the poet's graveyard. Bangla Academy held a seminar and cultural event at the academy in the morning. However, many other cultural institutions, including BSA and Chhayanaut, have been unable to hold commemorative events on the poet's 48th death anniversary due to the recent flood disaster and the state of reformation in the country.
Bangladesh Television, Bangladesh Betar, and different television channels-radio stations broadcast special programmes marking the death anniversary of the poet, including drama, musical shows, and discussions.
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