The 48th death anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, widely revered for his limitless contributions to Bangla literature, is being observed in a befitting manner across Bangladesh on Tuesday.
Also celebrated as the Rebel Poet, Kazi Nazrul Islam is considered a pioneer in Bangla literature.
Marking his 48th death anniversary, several organizations and institutions are holding multiple programs throughout the day commemorating the life and works of the great poet.
On August 27, 1976, the Rebel Poet breathed his last in Dhaka and was buried next to the mosque on Dhaka University campus, fulfilling a wish he had made in one of his poems.
