The Crime Desk: National poet Kazi Nazrul Islam’s 48th death anniversary today. On this day in 1976, he breathed his last at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital (then PG Hospital). Although Kazi Nazrul Islam is known as a rebel poet in Bengali literature, he was also a poet, musician, novelist, storyteller, playwright, essayist, journalist, filmmaker, singer and actor. He has created many diverse ragas and raginis and has held the seat of honor in the Bengali music world.
Various social, cultural, political, and professional organizations have taken various programs on the occasion of the poet’s death anniversary. The programs include wreath-laying at Kabir’s mausoleum adjacent to Dhaka University Central Mosque, Fateha recitation, doa mahfil and discussion meeting, and cultural program. Bangladesh Radio, Television, and various private television channels have taken the initiative to broadcast special programs on the occasion of the poet’s death anniversary.
Bury me next to the mosque, brother/so that I can hear the muezzin’s adhan from the grave. After his death, the poet was buried next to the Central Mosque of Dhaka University. His song ‘Chal Chal Chal’ is our battle song. On the occasion of the National Poet’s death anniversary, Bangla Academy has taken a detailed program. Bangla Academy will pay tribute at the National Poet’s Tomb at 8 a.m..
At 11 am, a solo lecture and cultural program were organized in the academy’s poet Shamsur Rahman seminar room. Professor Mahmud Shah Qureshi, former Director General of Bangla Academy and distinguished researcher, will deliver a single lecture on Nazrul at the event. Secretary and Acting Director General of Bangla Academy Moha will preside. Naib Ali
