FARIDPUR, Mar 2: A fortnight long Jasim Palli Mela '98 to mark the 95th birth anniversary of Palli Kabi Jasimuddin began on February 28 at Jasim Udyan in front of the poet’s house at Ambikapur at the out-skirt of the town.

The mela, organised by Jasim Foundation will be inaugurated by Syeda Sajeda Chowdhury. Minister for Forest and Environment as chief guest while Obaldul Kader, State Minister for Youth. Sports and Cultural Affairs and the Poet's widow Begum Momtaz Jasimuddin was present as special guests on the occasion.