Nation honors Rebel Bard Nazrul on 126th birth anniversary
Published: 25 May 2025, 3:15:22
One of the most renowned cultural figures in the country is Kazi Nazrul, a poet, novelist, lyricist, composer, playwright, and journalist.
He became a rebel poet as a result of his flaming poetry, which inspired the oppressed masses to resist the injustice and persecution of British colonial control.
And the nation got inspirations from his poems and songs during the Liberation War and all democratic movements and struggles. Besides, Nazrul’s raga based songs had developed their taste and inspired them to experience the eternal beauty of love.
On the occasion of the birth anniversary of the National Poet, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus issued a message paying rich tributes to the memory of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.
The Ministry of Cultural Affairs and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy have taken elaborate programmes in the capital and Cumilla to mark the day.
A three-day function themed ‘Mass Uprising of the 24: Inheritance of Kazi Nazrul’ will be held from May 25 to 27 to honour the life and legacy of the Rebel Poet.
Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki will inaugurate the event at 3pm today (May 25) at Cumilla Shilpakala Academy, with Ministry Secretary Md Mofidur Rahman presiding over the ceremony.
As part of the celebrations, the prestigious Nazrul Awards for the years 2023 and 2024 will be handed over to distinguished recipients for their contributions to the arts and literature.
On May 26, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy will organise music, dance and poetry recitation starting at 6.30pm with its Secretary and Acting Director General Mohammad Wares Hossain in the chair.
In addition to the central celebrations, observances will take place at various places across the country, including Mymensingh and Daulatpur in Cumilla – places closely associated with the poet’s life.
These local programmes will be organised under the supervision of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and local administrations to ensure the occasion is marked with appropriate solemnity and grandeur.
