A discussion and cultural event titled 'Nazrul Borshe Aborton-er Nibedon: Chirodiner Nazrul' was held on Friday evening at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), aiming to highlight the timeless literature, music, and non-communal spirit of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam among the youth.

Organized by the cultural organization 'Aborton' to mark 'Nazrul Year', the program brought together prominent academics, cultural personalities, and dignity figures to celebrate the poet's multidimensional legacy.

State Minister for Cultural Affairs Ali Newaz Mahmud Khayyam joined the event as the chief guest, while Director General of Bangladesh Television (BTV) Kazi Jesin, Jahangirnagar University Bengali Department Professor Dr Shamima Sultana, Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Dhaka University Professor Dr Md Azharul Sheikh, and popular singer Nazmun Munira Nancy attended as special guests.

The program featured a discussion highlighting Nazrul's contributions to literature and social justice, followed by a captivating cultural presentation where artists paid homage to the poet through Nazrul Sangeet performances and poetry recitations.

Speaking as the chief guest, State Minister for Cultural Affairs Ali Newaz Mahmud Khayyam called for spreading Nazrul's ideals of equality, humanity, and a society free from exploitation among the new generation.

"Kazi Nazrul Islam is not merely a poet of rebellion; he is a poet of equality, harmony, human dignity, and social justice," the State Minister said. "Whenever division, intolerance, and inequality surface in society, Nazrul's literature inspires us toward unity and harmony."

He urged educational institutions and private cultural organizations to leverage modern technology and collect lesser-known works to make the poet's universal philosophy accessible globally.

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Affairs Dr S M Ziauddin Haider addressed the program as the keynote speaker.

Speakers noted that Nazrul's writings seamlessly blend protests against oppression with deep expressions of love, nature, spirituality, and human emotion. 

The cultural segment of the event featured splendid cultural performances by young and prominent artists, featuring Nazrul’s songs and poetries. 

Organizers expressed hope that such initiatives would play a positive role in keeping the poet’s ideals relevant in contemporary society.