Report - Nazrul Birth Anniversary Celebrated

Nazrul's 115th Birth Anniversary Celebrated

Hasan Mahmud, Dhaka, 10 September: Saheed Nazrul Islam College, Mymensingh celebrated the 115th birth anniversary of the national poet, Kazi Nazrul Islam. The college auditorium was decorated beautifully on this occasion.

The students and the teachers of the college and some invited literary figures attended the celebration programme. The function began with the recitation from the Holy Quran at 9 am in the morning.

Then a few students, teachers, and the invited literary persons delivered their valuable speeches. They shed light on various aspects of Nazrul's life, his contribution to Bengali literature, and the need of taking inspiration of nationalization and patriotism that Nazrul preached in his poetry, songs, and essays.

Later a recitation competition was held. In this competition, the students recited poems written by Nazrul. Some students of the college also sang few songs composed by Nazrul Islam. At last, prizes were given among the winners, and the function came to an end.