Nazrul's birth anniversary observed
With a vow to fight inequality and injustice, socio-cultural and political organisations of the country yesterday observed the 113th birth anniversary of rebel poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. Wreath laying, discussion, and cultural events, among others, marked the day. The birth anniversary celebration began with offering of flowers at the grave of the national poet at Dhaka University Central Mosque premises in the morning. Information and Cultural Affairs Minister Abul Kalam Azad, family members of the poet, and different organisations placed wreaths in remembrance and honour of Nazrul. DU Vice Chancellor Prof AAMS Arefin Siddiqui along with Pro Vice-Chancellor Harun-or-Rashid, and teachers, students and employees also placed wreaths at his grave. On the occasion, Faculty of Business Studies of Bangladesh University of Professionals organised a discussion and cultural programme on its campus. Similar programmes were organised by Bangladesh National Awami Party (Nap) and Subornogram Foundation. Bangladesh Jubo Maitree, Biswa Bangalee Sammelan, and Zia Sena Asia Chinnamul Manobadiker Bastobayon Foundation also placed flowers at the grave of the poet.
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