Dhaka:Ekushey Padak-winning journalist Gaziul Hasan Khan, along with poets Subrata Pal and Junan Nashit, has been awarded the Kabiyal Sahitya Award. The prestigious recognition was conferred during the 'Kabiyal Utsab-2026' held at the Chitrashala Auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. The festival was themed 'Poetry Will Eradicate Discrimination'.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the event aimed at preserving Bengal's folk culture, traditional Kobigan, and indigenous heritage, ensuring these are passed on to future generations. Gaziul Hasan Khan emphasized the importance of showcasing Bangladesh's culture globally and expressed hope that the Kabiyal Foundation would spearhead initiatives to achieve this, believing that the country's progress hinges on properly presenting its art and culture.
Poet Junan Nashit remarked on poetry's transformative power, advocating for a cultural renaissance in Bangladesh. He stressed that a nation with a robust cultural heritage could never be subdued. The programme was presided over by Kabiyal Foundation Chairman Professor Dr. Mu. Nazrul Islam Tamijee, with former Additional Inspector General of Police Sardar Tamijuddin Ahmed as the main speaker.
Kabiyal Foundation Governor Bappi Saha delivered the welcome address. The event also saw the presence of Khondokar Md Mortajul Karim (Badru), Chairman of Bangladesh NGO Foundation, as the chief guest, while retired Bangladesh Supreme Court Justice Mir Hashmat Ali inaugurated the festival.