A celebration is being organised by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and Shilpo Shahittho Sanskritir Shamoyiki Shamanno Kicchu honouring the occasion of the 79th birth year of renowned poet Syed Shamsul Haq. The event will take place today on 5:30pm at the National Theatre Hall, BSA.
The programme will open with a welcome speech from Tokon Thakur and be presided by BSA director general Liaquat Ali Lucky. The prominent poet will be presented with flowers and Uttoriyo, followed by a special choreography. A drama of Syed Shamsul Haq will be showcased, along with poetry recitation. An issue of Shamanno Kichhu, which has been dedicated to the distinguished poet will also be published today. The event will also feature speeches by noted personalities like painter Qayyum Chowdhury, author Selina Hossain, director Ataur Rahman, poet and novelist Mohammad Nurul Huda. The celebration will conclude with a recitation by Syed Haq himself.
Syed Shamsul Haq was born in Kurigram on December 27, 1935. He is one of the most influential Bangladeshi poets and writers. Haq writes poetry, fiction, plays, mostly in verse and essays. His literary works have been included in the curricula of primary, secondary, higher secondary and graduation levels of education in Bangladesh. His prominent works are Ekoda Ek Rajye, Boishakhe Rochito Ponktimala, Birotihin Utsob, Protidhonigon, Opor Purush and Kobita Samagra.
Syed Haq also authored some popular novels such as Ek Mahilar Chhobi, Anupam Din, Seemana Chhariye, Neel Dangshon, Smritimedh, Mrigoya Kalkshep, Stabdhotar Anubad, Ek Juboker Chhayapath, Swapna Sankranta and Brishti O Bidrohigon.
In recognition of his versatile contribution to Bengali literature, Syed Shamsul Haq was honoured with the Bangla Academy award, Adamjee Literary award, Alakta Gold Medal, Alaol Literary award, Ekushey Padak, Jebunnessa-Mahbubullah Gold Medal and Padabali Kabita award.