Chattogram: National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam propagated and preached core ideals of all religions through his writings, which mainly reflected in his poems and songs. Speakers at a discussion meeting and cultural function also viewed that apart from inspiring people of this sub-continent to join the freedom struggle to free the Indian sub-continent from the clutches of the then British colonial rule, the great rebel poet's writings are still serving as electrifying sources of motivation for people to involve themselves in anti-autocratic and anti-fascist movements.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, speakers paid rich tribute to the memory of the great rebel poet Kazi Nazrul Islam for his outstanding contributions to enriching Bangla literature through his popular songs on love, religious events and ideals, and the freedom struggle. They also recalled the magnetic role of his pro-struggle and anti-oppression songs in motivating and inspiring young generations to join the historic July Uprising in 2024, which helped topple the fascist rule of Sheikh Hasina.
The event was graced by Central President of Jatiya Sangskritic Mancha (JSM) and Nazrul Researcher Poet Mahmudul Hasan Nizami as the chief guest. It was held at Lusai Hall at Cheragi Hill area in the city, organized by JSM Chattogram chapter in commemoration of the 49th death anniversary of National Poet Nazrul. Chapter President Kamrul Huda presided over the function, which was moderated by Lyrist Nazrul Islam.
The discussion featured contributions from JMC Divisional President Poet M A Hashem, member of the Trustee Board of the Ministry of Religious Affairs Dipak Kumer Palit, writer and cultural activist Alamgir Noor, General Secretary of Chattogram Nagorik Forum Kamal Uddin, Jatiyatabadi Mohila Dal South District Unit President Zannatun Nayim Chowdhury Riku, Betar and TV Music Director Dilip Bharati, and journalist Saifuddin Mahmud Pintu, among others. The event concluded with a cultural function and recitation of several of Nazrul's famous poems.