The 46th death anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam will be observed across the country in a befitting manner today (Saturday), reports BSS.
On August 27 in 1976, the poet breathed his last at the then PG Hospital, now Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital, in the city.
The poet was buried with state honour beside the Dhaka University central mosque.
Different political parties, socio-cultural and professional bodies have chalked out elaborate programmes to observe the day.
The programmes include placing of wreaths at the grave of the poet, holding discussions, rendering song and poetry recitation sessions and staging of dramas from the creative literary works of the poet.
Besides, Bangladesh Betar and Bangladesh Television, and other private television channels and radio stations will air special programmes, while the national dailies will publish special supplements.
Kazi Nazrul was a poet, lyricist, musician and philosopher.
The nation got inspirations from Nazrul's poems and songs during the great Liberation War in 1971 and all other democratic movements and struggles.
Poet Nazrul's 46th death anniv today
FE Team | Published: August 26, 2022 23:10:33
Poet Nazrul's 46th death anniv today
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