The 85th birth anniversary of celebrated writer and poet Syed Shamsul Haque was observed in the district town on Friday through various programmes .
Locals, cultural activists and various organisations brought out a procession and placed wreaths at the grave of the writer in the morning.
A daylong book fair was arranged on this occasion which was inaugurated by deputy commissioner Sultana Parvin.
Besides, a discussion on his life and work and a cultural programme were also arranged at PTI Institute.
Shamsul Haque was born on December 27, 1935 in Kurigram. He passed away on September 27, 2016.