Sunamganj:A commemorative program and procession were held today to mark the 136th death anniversary of the revered Baul emperor Fakir Lalon Shah. The event took place at Hasan Raja Auditorium in the town at 11.00 am.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the district administration organized the program with assistance from the District Shilpakala Academy and under the patronage of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. A procession began at the District Shilpakala Academy premises and concluded at the same venue after passing through various streets of the town.
Additional Deputy Commissioner (Education and ICT) Shakila Rahman presided over the commemorative event, which was conducted by District Cultural Officer Ahmed Manjul Haque Chowdhury. Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Md Matiur Rahman Khan addressed the gathering as the chief guest.
Sunamganj Press Club President and retired principal Shergul Ahmed, folk culture researcher Mohammad Subas Uddin, senior journalist Latifur Rahman Raju, and District Education Officer Md Zulfikar Hossain attended the program as special guests. The speakers reflected on Lalon Shah's life, philosophy, and contributions to folk music, emphasizing the importance of spreading his humanist philosophy, ideals of equality, and non-communal spirit among the younger generation.
The program was attended by teachers and students from various schools and colleges.