National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam -File Photo

DHAKA, May 22, 2025 (BSS) - The 126th birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam will be celebrated across the country this year in a befitting manner.

Ministry of Cultural Affairs and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy have taken elaborate programmes in the capital and Cumilla to mark the day, said a press release here today. 

A three-day function themed 'Mass Uprising of the 24: Inheritance of Kazi Nazrul' will be held from May 25 to 27 to honor the life and legacy of the Rebel Poet.

Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki will inaugurate the event as the chief guest at 3pm on May 25 at Cumilla Shilpakala Academy, with Ministry Secretary Md Mofidur Rahman presiding over the ceremony.

Executive director of the National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam Institute Md Latifur Rahman Shibly, and Khilkhil Kazi, granddaughter of the poet and chairperson of the Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam Institute Trustee Board will address the function as special guest.

As part of the celebrations, the prestigious Nazrul Awards for the years 2023 and 2024 will be handed over to distinguished recipients for their contributions to the arts and literature.

On May 26, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy will organize music, dance and poetry recitation starting at 6.30pm with its Secretary and Acting Director General Mohammad Wares Hossain in the chair.

In addition to the central celebrations, observances will take place at various places across the country, including Mymensingh and Daulatpur in Cumilla-places closely associated with the poet's life. 

These local programmes will be organized under the supervision of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and local administrations to ensure the occasion is marked with appropriate solemnity and grandeur.