United News of Bangladesh

The government has taken a decision to organise a three-day nationwide programmes in all 64 districts and 74 remote upazilas across the country from June 18 to 20, marking the Nazrul Year, said Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury. “Marking the 127th birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, the Ministry of Cultural Affairs organised a three-day programme in Trishal, Mymensingh on May 23 where Prime Minister Tarique Rahman declared the May 25 this year to May 25 next year as “Nazrul Year”, he said while speaking at a press conference on the observance of Nazrul Year held at Secretariat on Sunday. Highlighting extensive preparations for the observance, the minister said a national committee has been formed while a Nazrul Year logo, posters and calendar have been prepared. A commemorative postage stamp will also be released in this regard, he said. Nitai Roy said the Ministry of Cultural Affairs will organise three-day programmes across the country from June 18 to 20 to mark the inauguration of Nazrul Year. Funds have been allocated from the ministry’s current fiscal year budget for programmes in all 64 districts and 74 remote or special upazilas. The minister said plans are in place to organise year-long events as part of the observance.  “The celebration of Nazrul Year will not be limited to cultural programmes alone. The Ministry of Cultural Affairs will take initiatives to encourage research on Nazrul’s literary works, music and other contributions,” he said. Efforts are also being undertaken through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to promote Nazrul’s works internationally, he said.