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Rajonikanta’s contributions recalled

Speakers at a discussion here urged the government to observe the birth and death anniversaries of renowned poet Rajonikanta Sen at the national level. They also stressed the need to collect and preserve the memorabilia related to Sen.

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Poet Samudra Gupta dies

Poet Samudra Gupta died of cancer in Narayana Hrudayalaya Hospital at 8:00am in India Saturday. He was 62.

Poet's daughter Swapna Samudra confirmed the news.

The ailing poet was taken to India on July 3 for better medical treatment. Rasheda K Chowdhury, Cultural Affairs Adviser, expressed deep shock at the death of the poet.

Poet Abu Zafar Obaidullah award '08 announces

Poet Abu Zafar Obaidullah award 2008 has been announced on June 18, says a press release.

Film show for ailing poet Samudra Gupta

Students of the Fine Arts Institute of Dhaka University organised a nine-day film show to raise fund for the ailing poet Samudra Gupta, who is now undergoing treatment at Square Hospital in the city.

He is suffering from cancer and needs to go abroad immediately for better treatment.

Chhayanaut pays homage to Nazrul

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.

Rabindra-Nazrul Joyonti: UODA: May 29, 2008

UODA celebrates Rabindra-Nazrul Joyonti

Department of Music of the University of Development Alternative (UODA) arranged a cultural programme to mark the birth anniversaries of Rabindranath Tagore and Kazi Nazrul Islam at the National Theatre Stage of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on May 26.

Students and teachers of the Music Department of the UODA rendered Rabindra and Nazrul Sangeet.

Rabindra-Nazrul Joyonti: UODA: May 29, 2008

Rabindra-Nazrul Joyonti: UODA: May 29, 2008

UODA honours Nazrul exponent Sohrab Hossain, Tagore
exponent Kalim Sharafi and veteran singer Ferdausi Rahman
for their contribution to Nazrul Sangeet, Rabindra Sangeet
and Bangla songs respectively.

Kazi Nazrul Islam: Seminar on Anniversary: May 28, 2008

Nazrul’s speeches inspiration of unity against misdeeds: seminar

Academics at a seminar in Dhaka on Tuesday stressed the need for taking lessons from the speeches of the National Poet, Kazi Nazrul Islam, to unite against misrule and misdeeds worldwide.

Kazi Nazrul Islam: Seminar on Anniversary: May 28, 2008

Kazi Nazrul Islam: Seminar on Anniversary: May 28, 2008

Guests pose for a photograph at a seminar, organised at the Bangla Academy in Dhaka on Tuesday marking 109th anniversary of the birth of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.

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Nazrul Sangeet: "not so profitable": May 26, 2008

The "not so profitable" market of Nazrul Sangeet

As the nation celebrates the 109th birth anniversary of our National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, the market of Nazrul Sangeet is going through a gradual decline. Over the last few years, the number of albums featuring Nazrul Sangeet was few and far between. However, production houses are trying to find a way to deal with this issue.

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