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Nazrul inspires fight against injustice

By Staff Correspondent
The 92nd birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam was celebrated all over the country Sunday amid pledges to uphold his ideals and fight injustice.
Speakers at different functions organised to celebrate the day observed that the heritage and culture of the Hindus and the Muslims found perfect harmony through the works of Nazrul.
They said that Nazrul's writings would inspire the people in the hours of natlonal distress in all times to come.
In a message on the occa-
sion. the Acting President Justice Shahabuddln Ahmed termed the National Poet as a pioneer of the anti-imperialist movement and the Muslim renaissance in the subcontinent
Scores of socio-cultural organisations took up elaborate programmes including visits to the mazar of Nazrul and placing of wreaths there, seminars, discussion meetings, poetry recitation sessions and cultural function^ on the day.
National newspapers brought out special supplements, articles and features on the life and works of the poet
while Radio Bangladesh and Bangladesh Television put up special programmes.
Prof Md Harunur Rashid. Director General of Bangla Academy said in a discussion meeting at the Academy that Nazrul's poems and songs inspire the people In times of any national calamity.
Poet Ataur Rahman who presented a paper at the function said that the hopes and aspirations of the people found expression through Nazrul's songs of equality.
Poet Asad Chowdhury who took part in the discussion said Nazrui gave our culture a new meaning. He was not obstructed by the limitations of language and culture. His courage was worth following in Third World countries. Chowdhury said.
Khan Ataur Rahman said Nazrui was not only a rebel, but also a poet of romance and tragedy He will live in the hearts of people for his songs. Khan Ataur saki
Prof Rafiqul Islam who presided over the discussion meeting said Nazrui sought to carry the society forward through contradictions
Teachers, students and employees of the Dhaka University fed by the Vice-Chancellor Maniruzzaman Miah went to the mazar of the poet in a processton in the morning. The Vice-Chancellor laid a wreath at the mazar and inaugurated a cultural function
Prof Maniruzzaman Miah said Poet Nazrui was above K-mmunailsm There was no place for frustration In his works
Pre Vice-Chancellor of the University Prof Waki I Ahmed said Nazrui was a people s poet In the true sense of the term
Bangladesh Shllpakala Academy observed the birthday of the poet by placing wreaths •t^tis mazar and offering
The Director General of the Academy Kamal Lohanl was present on the occasion
The JaUyatabadl Samajlk Sangskrttik Sangstha. the Nazrui Institute the Nazrui Pariahad and the Bibekananda Educational and Cultural Council also organtoed pro grammes in observance of Nazrui a birthday