Nazrul’s creativity under spotlight

Chhayanaut’s celebration concludes on high note
As part of the two daylong celebrations marking the birth anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam, artistes of Chhayanaut paid their homage to the National poet on the concluding day (May 26) of the programme at the main auditorium of Chhayanaut.
Chhayanaut artistes welcomed the packed audience with the rendition of a choral song “Jhor Jhanjar Orey Nishan” while a number of solo and choral renditions, recitation and a dance

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Indo-Bangla Nazrul celebrations end

The two-day Nazrul celebration programme jointly organised by Bangladesh and India marking the 113th birth anniversary of the National Poet of Bangladesh Kazi Nazrul Islam, ended on Saturday at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
Leading artistes from India and Bangladesh performed at the programme that also marks the 90th

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Leading artistes move audience at Shilpakala

Indo-Bangla Joint Nazrul Celebration
Leading artistes move audience at Shilpakala
A houseful audience at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy enjoyed the performances of leading Indian and local artistes, on Friday evening, organised as part of the two-day Indo-Bangla Nazrul celebration, marking the 113th birth anniversary of the National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.
The second phase of the inauguration programme also featured an insightful discussion session on

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NSSP organises 2-day Nazrul anniv programme

Nazrul Sangeet Shilpee Parishad’s two-day Nazrul’s 113th birth anniversary celebration began on Saturday morning at the Central Public Library.
This is for the fourth consecutive time that the organisation arranged programme to celebrate Nazrul anniversary.
The event was inaugurated by seasoned ‘Nazrul Sangeet’ artist Sohrab Hossain. General secretary of

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Chhayanaut celebrates Nazrul anniv

Chhayanaut’s two-day Nazrul celebration programme began on Friday at it auditorium through presentation of Nazrul songs and discussion.
The inauguration programme began with welcome speech delivered by Chayanaut secretary general Khairul Anam Shakil marking the National Poet’s 113th birth anniversary.
Subsequently Chhayanut

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Nazrul Mela attracts huge crowd

A colourful daylong Nazrul fair, organised by Channel-i, in celebrating the 113rd birth anniversary of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam drew huge crowd at the Channel-i premises in the capital on Friday.
Veteran Nazrul singers Feroza Begum, Sohrab Hossain, Sudhin Das, and Nazrul researcher Professor Rafiqul Islam inaugurated the event.
The fair was vibrant with

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Nazrul’s tryst with Bengali theatre

Celebrating 113th Birth Anniversary of the National Poet
Nazrul’s tryst with Bengali theatre
Draped in his favourite ‘gerua’ khaddar panjabi, a bright yellow silk turban wrapped around his head and a row of beads around his neck, Nazrul was often seen frequenting the theatre where he was constantly sought-after by the directors. Apart from writing and composing songs for theatre he took deep interest in acting as well. As chief

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Nazrul on the global stage

In conversation with Professor Rafiqul Islam
Kazi Nazrul Islam’s poetry inculcates the triumph of humanity, while his music soothes the senses with its embrace of eternal love. Eminent Nazrul exponent, researcher and chairman of the Nazrul Institute Trustee Board, Professor Rafiqul Islam, talks about Nazrul on the international level, and the relevance of his literature in the 21st century:
Nazrul had innate poetic

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Vignettes of brilliance

Indian High Commission publishes “Nazrul Bichitra”
Late 1960s. On Kazi Narul Islam’s birthday, at his Kolkata residence, the poet’s family, friends and well-wishers had gathered for an informal celebration. A lei-laden poet is at the centre of the soiree. One after another, artistes are paying homage to the ‘Rebel Poet’ who had by then turned silent. Manabendra Mukhopadhyay started singing “Bagicha-e Bulbuli Tui” . A big smile brightened up the visibly excited Nazrul’s

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Anniversary of Nazrul’s death observed

The 35th anniversary of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam’s death was observed with due respect across the country on Saturday. The revolutionary Bengali poet and lyricist died at the age of 77 on August 27, 1976 (Bhadra 12, 1383). Various socio-cultural and political organisations chalked out elaborate programmes to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the rebel poet’s death recalling his outstanding

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