The 127th birth anniversary of Bangladesh’s national poet, Kazi Nazrul Islam, was celebrated in Cox’s Bazar through a colourful cultural programme organised by Srijon Sangeet Bhubon.
The event featured music, dance performances and a discussion session, paying tribute to the rebel poet, the poet of equality, and the poet of love.
The programme began with a chorus rendition of Nazrul’s songs in honour of the national poet. Later, duet performances by Nazrul Sangeet, solo dance recitals, and rhythm-based cultural presentations enlivened the entire arrangement, reflecting Nazrul’s themes of love, equality, humanity, and rebellion.
Priya Dutta, president of Srijon Sangeet Bhubon, chaired the discussion session, while cultural organiser Monir Mobarak moderated the event.
Speakers at the discussion said Nazrul was not merely a poet of rebellion, but also an eternal voice of human liberation, equality, secularism and love. They observed that his literature, music, and philosophy continued to inspire society and encourage people to speak out against injustice, discrimination, and superstition.
Among the speakers were cultural personalities Bibhas Sengupta, Iftekhar Uddin Kutubi, Bashirul Islam, president of the Cox’s Bazar Sangeet Shilpi Parishad, theatre organiser Satyapriya Chowdhury Dolon, Khorshed Alam, president of Satyen Sen Shilpigosthi, Subimal Pal Panna, president of the district Khelaghar, M. Jasim Uddin, general secretary of the district Khelaghar, and Forman Reza, general secretary of the Sangeet Shilpi Parishad.
The speakers also stressed the importance of strengthening Nazrul studies and cultural movements in contemporary times. They said cultural organisations have an important role in introducing Nazrul’s literature, music, and humanitarian philosophy to the younger generation.
Leaders of the organisation, cultural activists, guardians, and representatives of different cultural organisations attended the programme.
Through vibrant performances, discussions and enthusiastic participation, the event eventually turned into a lively cultural gathering before concluding with deep respect for the national poet.
Cox’s Bazar Life Report
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