‘Nazrul Year’ celebrated in Debiganj

Members of Bashundhara Shuvosangho celebrated ‘Nazrul Year’ in Debiganj of Panchagarh on Wednesday to introduce the new generation to the life, literature and ideals of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.

Organised by the Debiganj upazila unit Shuvosangho, the programme featured discussions on Nazrul’s literature and life, cultural activities and various competitions.

The event was held at Kaliganj Sukatu Prodhan High School, with the participation of its students. Books by Kazi Nazrul Islam, certificates and saplings were distributed among the students.

Hasan Raihan, adviser to the organisation, teacher and journalist, conducted the programme, which was chaired by Nahid Siddiq Bappi, president of the Debiganj upazila unit Shuvosangho.

In his speech as the chief guest, Monoranjan Roy, headteacher of the school, highlighted various aspects of the life, literature and career of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.

Nahid Siddiq said, “Nazrul was not merely a poet; he was an indomitable voice against injustice, exploitation, discrimination and communalism. His writings contained the fire of rebellion as well as a profound call for love, humanity, equality and harmony.”

He further said, “The core spirit of Bashundhara Shuvosangho is to stand by people, work for the welfare of society and engage young people in positive activities. Therefore, Nazrul’s humanist and secular ideals are deeply connected with our social activities.”

At the event, students took part in competitions in Nazrul songs, Hamd and Naat, poetry recitation and extempore speech.

Among others, assistant teacher of the school Md Kawser Alam, social worker and journalist Abu Sayed, Shuvosangho members Md Yasin Ali, Md Sakhawat Hossain, Pritam Poddar, Shakhawat Shakir and Zakir Hossain, and assistant teacher Md Nurul Haque Nizami of Kaliganj Pradhanabad Salehiya Dakhil Madrasa were present.