Mymensingh: Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury today announced that the 127th birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam will be celebrated nationwide through distinctive and aesthetic arrangements. ‘Nazrul Islam is our national poet and we uphold his legacy. Initiatives have been taken to celebrate this year’s Nazrul birth anniversary in a more colorful, creative and aesthetic manner nationwide,’ he stated.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the minister made these remarks while addressing a preparatory meeting for the national programme at the office of the Trishal Upazila Nirbahi Officer in Mymensingh. The Ministry of Cultural Affairs is set to provide comprehensive support to ensure the successful execution of the five-day programme and encouraged collaborative efforts for the event.
The meeting, organized by the district administration, was chaired by Mymensingh Deputy Commissioner Md. Saifur Rahman. Among the special guests were Parliament Member of Mymensingh-7 (Trishal) constituency Dr. Md. Mahbubur Rahman, Divisional Commissioner Farah Shammi, and District Council Administrator Syed Emran Saleh.
Officials have revealed that the district administration, district council, and relevant departments are jointly working to ensure the successful arrangements of the national programme, with several preparatory activities already completed. Dr. Mahbubur Rahman MP expressed optimism that this year’s celebration in Trishal would be the grandest and most festive Nazrul birth anniversary programme in recent memory.