Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment and Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury today addressing a view-exchange meeting of the executive committee of the Central Muslim Literary Society, held at its hall room in the city. Photo: BSS

SYLHET, April 7, 2026 (BSS) - Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment and Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury today said the centenary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam's visit to Sylhet will be celebrated in a befitting and festive manner.

He made the remarks while addressing a view-exchange meeting of the executive committee of the Central Muslim Literary Society, held at its hall room in the city.

The minister called upon poet Nazrul's enthusiasts at home and abroad to actively participate in the centenary programme and extend cooperation to make it memorable.

Highlighting the role of the organisation, he said the literary society has been making significant contributions to the development of Bangla language and literature. 

He urged all concerned to take initiatives to further expand its activities, assuring full government support in this regard.

He also said the process of converting the society's existing commercial building into a multi-storey structure will be implemented soon.

The meeting was presided over by the organisation's president, language veteran Principal Masud Khan and conducted by its General Secretary Selim Auwal.

Sylhet city BNP General Secretary Imdad Hossain Chowdhury, JASAS Sylhet district convener Principal Nizam Uddin Torofdar and its member secretary Raihan Hossain Khan were present as special guests, among others, on the occasion.