Lalitokala Kendra, Pabna observed Rabindra-Nazrul Jayatni with much festivity recently. A discussion and cultural programme was held at Pabna Bonomali Auditorium last Friday.<
Lalitokala Kendra organised the programme marking 147th birth anniversary of the noble laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore and 109th birth anniversary of the National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.

Artists of Lalitokala Kendra, Pabna sing at the programme

Kazi Nazrul Islam's characteristic diversity set him apart from his contemporaries. His songs epitomise that multifaceted trait. Nazrul fortified the bond between Indian classical music and Bangla songs - incorporating 'Dhrupad,' adopting 'Khayal' and at times pursuing the techniques of 'Tappa' and 'Thumri' in his compositions.

Speaker Barrister Mohammad Jamiruddin Sircar said yesterday that poet Kazi Nazrul Islam was a poet of humanity because he wrote not only to champion the cause of the nation but also to bring the equality of women and free them from oppression.

The Speaker was addressing a discussion meeting organised to mark the 109th birth anniversary of the poet at the Jatiya Press Club as chief guest.

Speaker Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar speaking at a
discussion meeting to mark the 109th birth anniversary of
National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam at the National Press Club
on Thursday. Bangladesh Sangskritik Academy organised it.
NN photo

To mark the 109th birth anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam, the Nazrul Sangeet Shilpi Parishad will hold a three-day National Nazrul Sangeet Congress at the Central Public Library, beginning on May 19.

"The programme will feature music, recitation and dance," said Ferdousi Rahman at a press conference at the Dhaka Reporters Unity in the city on Thursday.

Kazi Nazrul Islam

A drama of one hour is going to be made by the famous story of Rabindranath Tagor ‘Aparichita’. The director of the play is Saidul Anam Tutul. Kallani of ‘Aparichita’ is the popular TV star Meem. The shooting of the drama is going to be finished in this month in Kushtia.

Meem has performed as character of Kallani, which is character of the story of Rabindranath Tagor