3-Day Nazrul Year celebration begins in Mymensingh

A three-day programme marking the nationally declared "Nazrul Year 2026–2027" was inaugurated in Haluaghat of Mymensingh on Thursday, with local officials and political leaders highlighting the enduring relevance of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam's ideals.

The programme, organised by the Haluaghat upazila administration, was inaugurated at the Upazila Parishad Auditorium.

BNP Joint Secretary General and Administrator of the Mymensingh District Council Syed Emran Saleh Prince attended the event as the chief guest.

The programme was chaired by Haluaghat Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Faisal Alam. Among those present were Assistant Commissioner (Land) Zakia Sultana Rozy, Haluaghat Upazila BNP Convener Aslam Mia Babul, Haluaghat Municipality BNP Convener Hanif Mohammad Shaker Ullah, government officials, political leaders, cultural activists, teachers, journalists and representatives of various professions.

Addressing the gathering, Prince said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman had declared 2026–2027 as "Nazrul Year" during the national celebration of Kazi Nazrul Islam's birth anniversary held in Trishal, Mymensingh, on 23 May.

He said the Haluaghat programme was part of a series of nationwide events being organized to observe the declaration.

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Prince described Kazi Nazrul Islam as not only the "Rebel Poet" but also an enduring symbol of equality, humanity, secularism and communal harmony. He said such initiatives would help introduce Nazrul's literature, music and philosophy to the younger generation.

He urged students to embrace their language, literature, history and culture alongside modern knowledge and technology, saying that cultural development is as important as economic progress in building a strong nation.

"A nation that preserves its culture never loses its way," he said, adding that the government has undertaken various initiatives to connect the younger generation with Nazrul's legacy and that the observance of Nazrul Year reflects those efforts.

He also said the year-long celebration would help present the poet's message of love, humanity, rebellion and harmony to a global audience.

The inauguration marked the beginning of a three-day programme featuring Nazrul songs, poetry recitations, discussion sessions, cultural performances and competitions involving students.