On the occasion of the 37th death anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam, Bangladesh Nazrul Abritti Parishad (BNAP) is organising a poetry recital at the National Music and Dance Theatre of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, today at 5pm onwards.
The programme will feature poetry recitation of Nazrul’s poetry. In addition, the programme will also present music, drama and discussion on Kazi Nazrul Islam’s philosophy and poetry. Noted poet Al Mahmud will be present as the chief guest of the event.
The programme will start with a group recitation on “Ek Allah Jindabad.” After that, discussion on the National Poet and his life’s venture by noted poet Al Mahmud, Barrister Mohammad Abdul Rouf and poet Abdul Hai Shikder will take place. The programme will be chaired by the president of Bangladesh Nazrul Abritti Parishad Nasim Ahmed and conducted by the Vice precedent of BNAP Professor Shaila Ahmed.
A total of 30 participants will recite the exciting and rebellious poetry of Nazrul, among them 12 will be children. Shaila Ahmed, Shanto Islam, Mohammad Iusuf, Badiuzzaman Bay, Nafis Ahmed, Jannatun Naima, Shafiqul Islam Bahar, Shamima Chowdhury, Ahmad Basir, Dolon and Atondrila Ahmed will recite poetry such as, “Kuli Mojur,” “Jhor,” “Shammyobad,” “Jibon-Bondona,” “Shebok” and “Kobir Mukti” written by Kazi Nazrul Islam. Three chorus recitations will be presented by child recites. Also, a children’s drama named “Jago Shundor Chiro Kishor,” will be presented, written by the National Poet.
While talking about the programme, President of the Bangladesh Nazrul Abritti Parishad (BNAP) Nasim Ahmed shares with the Dhaka Tribune: “Our National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam seems to be one of those rare creators who stimulated their moments in every possible way.
He wrote the desired lines that portrayed the essence of the life he once lived, along with suggestions of rectifying or purifying life-pattern in a desired manner. His progressive thinking and ideologies encouraged me to make difficult decisions with bold determination.
Nazrul evokes the rebellious spirit of an individual with the use of simple words arranged to shake the most timid of personalities. So, we are trying to highlight his philosophies through our recitation programme.”