DHAKA, Dec 11, 2025 (BSS) –The Bangla Academy has undertaken a series of programmes to observe the Martyred Intellectuals’ Day on December 14.

The day’s programmes include placing of wreaths on behalf of the Bangla Academy at the Martyred Intellectuals Memorial, Mirpur and the Rayerbazar Killing Ground at 8 am.

Besides, a discussion will be held at 4 pm in the Poet Shamsur Rahman seminar room of the Academy.

The event will be presided over by Bangla Academy Director General Professor Mohammad Azam while the Academy’s Secretary Dr. Md. Selim Reza will deliver the welcome address.

Speakers including Hasanath Kayum, president of Rastro Songskar Andolon, Professor Swadhin Sen of the Department of Archaeology, Jahangirnagar University,  Dr Navine Murshid, professor at Colgate University, USA and writer and artist Arup Rahee.

Writer and researcher Tahmidal Zami will present a keynote paper titled 'The Speech and Life of the Intellectuals' or 'Buddhijibir Joban O Jibon'.