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The Rebel, the songs, the flute

Nazrul birth anniversary celebrations across the land

Cu ltural Correspondent
As part of the national level celebration of the 110th birth anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam, the Ministry of Cultural Affairs arranged programme'at the National Theatre Hall, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on May 25 The programme featured solo and choral renditions of Nazrul songs, recitation of his poems and dance performances.
The programme was the second phase of the daylong celebration by the Ministry. The inaugural programme was held at the Osmani Memorial Hall early in the morning. Similar programmes to mark the birth anniversary of the National Poet were held in Chittagong, Trishal, Darirampur, Comilla and Daulatpur.
A choral rendition of ” Ei amader Bangladesh" by the artistes of Nazrul Institute kicked off the programme at BSA. A group rendition by the members of Hindol Sangeet Academy followed. Enamul Haque Babu recited excerpts from Nazrul's "Abhibhashan." The programme also included a group recitation of "Agamani" by the members of
Muktadhara Sangskriti Charcha Kendra and a solo of "Gaaner Araley" by J ham a Sarkar.
Dance was the highlight of the programme and several dance organisations, including Jago Art Centre, Benuka Lalitakala Academy and Amra Ka'jon Shilpi Goshthi from Bogra, presented amazing group performances ^ong^.Jago Art Centre's improvised 'performance with the song "Khelichhe jol debi sunil sagor joley" won applause from the audience. The dance was choreographed by Belayet Hossain Khan.
The musical performance at the evening featured several noted Nazrul artistes. Khairul Anam Shakil rendered "Pardeshi badhua." Yasmin Mushtari sang a popular 'thumri' "Paran priyo keno eley obelaye." Lina Taposhi Khan's rendition of a 'kirtan' "Bajey manjul monjiro" and a performance of ghazal’ "Pashaner bhangaley ghum" by Sujit Mustafa went down well with the audience.
Among others, Rahat Ara Geeti, Joseph Kamoi Roderick, Sharmin Shathi Islam, Salauddin Ahmed, Shahid Kabir Palash and Shikha Rauf performed solo at the programme.
The group rendition at the evening also featured performances by Nazrul Academy and
Chhayanaut. The programme wrapped up with the rendition of "Jhar jhanjhaye orey nishan" by the artistes of Chhayanaut. A three day long celebration marking the 110th birth anniversary of, (3J^iqnal Poc^J^zi tNaan^glam began at Darirampur inTrfshal on May 25.
Speaker of The Jatiya Sangsad, Advocate Abdul Hamid inaugurated the gala celebration at Nazrul Mancha. The three day programme is being held as part of the national level celebrations chalked out by Ministry of Cultural Affairs. Mymensingh District administration has arranged the programmes. The programme will conclude on May 27.
The celebrations will be followed by discussions on the life and works of Nazrul and his contribution to Bengali literature.
Around 79 cultural organisations from the district and outside it, and noted Nazrul artistes are participating at the celebrations.
Lawmakers, Principal Alhaj Motiur Rahman; Advocate Reza Ali; Advocate Muslem Uddin; and Professor Syed Giasuddin Ahmed, Vice-Chancellor of Jatiya Kobi Kazi Nazrul Islam
University (JKKNIU) were the special guests at the inaugural session. Deputy Commissioner of Mymensingh, A. N Shamsuddin Azad Chowdhury also the president of the celebration committee, presided over the inaugural session.
The speakers at the inaugural session said, that Nazrul had inspired the oppressed people and stood against all kinds of injustice prevailing in society. Nazrul was not only a poet but also a social reformer, said the speakers adding that his literary works are a great source of inspiration for the oppressed people of the world.
Marking Nazrul's bi^th anniversary, different socio«c09tural organisations of the district'have also taken up elaborate programmes.
Darirampur and its adjacent areas have acquired a festive look. A three day 'Nazrul Fair' is also being held at Darirampur.
Pabna
Ahmed Humayun Kabir Topu, Pabna
National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam's birth anniversary was celebrated with much festivity in Pabna. Annada Gobinda Public Library organised several programmes including discussions and singing competition in the library premises to mark the occasion.
A discussion was held in the evening. Freedom Fighter Robiul Islam Robi also the vice president of the institution, chaired the discussion while the secretary of the library, Abdul Motin Khan; music teacher of Shahid Shadhan Sangeet College, Abul Hassem spoke among others on the occasion. The speakers focused on the life and works of the poet.
"Kazi Nazrul Islam is the spirit of the Bengalis. His revolutionary writings encouraged people to fight against the colonialism. Nazrul himself fought against colonialism and inspired the whole*nation to do the sani^ rioted the speakers.
The speakers also said that Nazrul was not only a Rebel poet but also a poet of love. Love for mankind was also a priority in his literature."
The speakers said that Kazi Nazrul Islam was the spirit of the Bengalis. Lamenting the present situation the speakers said the young generation often does not know of his literary works. The speakers stressed a study of Nazrul’s literature in a focussed manner.
Later a cultural programme was held on the occasion. Artistes performed Nazrul songs and recited his poems. Among the artistes Abul Hassem, Shankar Bishwas, Dr. Habibullah, Marufa Monjuri Khan Shoumi and Mayasha Khatun performed Nazrul songs.
Earlier a Nazrul song competition was held on the occasion. TVventy one students of different educational institutions of the district participated in the competition according to organisation sources.