Abu Hena Mustafa Kamal’s 23rd death anniversary Abu Hena Mustafa Kamal — a poet, educationist, singer and composer — was a professor of Bengali literature at Dhaka University and was the director general of the Bangla Academy from 1986 till his death in 1989. An orator, narrator and conversationalist, Abu Hena had an irresistible charm. ... Read more
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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 ... Read more
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
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 ... Read more
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
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
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
Nazrul’s birth anniv celebrated
The 113th anniversary of the birth of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, who pioneered the poems of rebellion espousing the spirit of revolt against orthodoxy and oppression, was observed with various programmes across the country on Friday. Nazrul, a poet, lyricist, composer, dramatist, short-story writer, revolutionary
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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. ... Read more
Nazrul’s birth anniv today
The 113th anniversary of the birth of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, who wrote against fascism and oppression, will be observed today. Nazrul, a poet, lyricist, composer, dramatist, short-story writer, revolutionary thinker, journalist and political activist, was born this day in 1899 in a poor Muslim family at Churulia of Burdwan in
International Centre for Nazrul launched
The International Centre for Nazrul, a newly formed organisation that aims to promote the national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam’s work internationally, organised a discussion and cultural programme on Saturday, at the Bay Galleria of Radius Centre in Gulshan 1, to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Nazrul’s epic poem ‘Bidrohi‘(The Rebel) and to declare the formal ... Read more