Nation observes Poet Nazrul’s death anniversary

DU Correspondent :
The 47th death anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, also known as Bidrohi Kobi, was observed by placing wreaths on his grave on Dhaka University (DU) campus.

Eminent personalities, politicians, academicians, cultural activists, family members of the poet, poetry lovers and people from all walks of life paid tribute to the National Poet.

On August 27 (12 Bhadra of Bangla calendar year) in 1976, the poet breathed his last at the then PG Hospital, now Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital, in the city.

The poet was buried with state honour beside the DU.

Ruling Awami League (AL) led by its General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader paid tributes to the National Poet by placing wreaths at his grave in the morning.

“Kazi Nazrul Islam has created an explosion of awareness in poems and songs against communalism.

Communalism is still a hindrance in the way of progress and development of the country.

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, we will destroy all kinds of communalism – this is the oath,” Obaidul Quader said.

After paying tribute, Nazrul’s granddaughter Khilkhil Kazi lamented that national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam’s songs are not played at various national level events.

He demanded that the song ‘Durgam Giri, Kantar-Maru, Dustar Parabar Hey’ be played at national events.

“Nazrul’s songs are not played in national events. Although his songs inspired us at any crisis moment of the country,” Khilkhil Kazi said.

The poet’s granddaughter also called upon the government to take initiatives in translating Nazrul’s work.

Teachers, students, officers and employees of Dhaka University, led by DU Vice-Chancellor (VC) Professor Md Akhtaruzzaman, paid glowing tributes to the poet by placing wreaths at the grave of the poet.