DHAKA, Jan 26, 2022 (BSS) - Speakers at a programme here said today

that Michael Madhusudan Dutta will always be remembered in the history
of Bengali literature and he was the pioneer of sonnet and rhymes in
Bengali literature.

   Bangla Academy organised the virtual discussion marking the 198th
birth anniversary of poet Michael Madhusudan Dutta.

   Michael Madusudan Dutta was born on January 25, 1824 at Sagardari, Jashore.

   Bangla Academy Poet Muhammad Nurul Huda presided over the programme
while Madhusudan researcher Kashru Parvez gave a welcome address.

   Bangla Academy Secretary AHM Lokman and Additional Cultural
Secretary Hashna Jahan Khanam were present as guest of honor at the
discussion.