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48th Anniversary of Nazrul’s Death Observed Today
The 48th passing commemoration of National Writer Kazi Nazrul Islam, broadly venerated for his boundless commitments to Bangla writing, is being watched in a befitting way over the nation nowadays.
Moreover celebrated as the ‘Rebel Poet’, Kazi Nazrul Islam is considered a pioneer in Bangla writing.
Checking his 48th passing commemoration, a few associations and educate are holding numerous programs all through the day commemorating the life and works of the extraordinary artist.
Dhaka College instructors, understudies, authorities and workers gone to the poet’s grave, advertised wreaths and present Fateha.
A designation of the BNP driven by Senior Secretary Common Ruhul Kabir Rizvi too paid tribute to the Revolt Artist at his grave.
Stamping the commemoration, individuals from all strolls of life paid tribute to the writer with blossoms. Tributes were paid to the writer by setting wreaths at his grave adjoining to Dhaka College Central Mosque within the morning. Individuals of the poet’s family too came to the poet’s grave to pay respect.
National Historical center, Nazrul Inquire about Middle, Bangla Division of Dhaka College, Nazrul Institute, Bangladesh Samajtantrik Dal (BSD), Samajtantrik Chhatra Front, Sursaptak, Service of Social Issues, Bangla Foundation, Dhaka College Teachers’ Affiliation and Bashori– a Nazrul Investigate Middle and numerous other organizations paid respect to the writer by setting wreaths at his grave within the morning.
A few tv channels, counting Bangladesh Tv (BTV), radio stations, counting Bangladesh Betar, and online stages are broadcasting uncommon programs commemorating the life and works of the National Writer.
Kazi Nazrul Islam, broadly respected for his progressive and marvelous scholarly works in then-undivided India, was born within the Churulia town of Bardhaman in West Bengal, India, in 1899.
Nazrul had a brief 21-year-long scholarly career, amid which he created 2,600 melodies, 600 sonnets, three books, and 43 papers, concurring to the Kabi Nazrul Organized.
In his early childhood, he had to work as a caretaker and as a muazzin in a mosque to bolster his family when his father passed absent. He was constrained to take off school at the age of nine in arrange to work for a proficient “Leto” music bunch in Churulia, West Bengal.
Whereas working with the gather, he got to be commonplace with Bangla and Sanskrit writing. A year afterward, he went back to school and enlisted at Matharun English School, but due to budgetary hardship, he dropped out once more in Course six.
After a few time, police officer Kazi Rafizullah took him beneath his wing and selected him in Course seven at Darirampur School in Trishal, Mymensingh.
Inside a couple of a long time of starting military benefit within the British Armed force in 1917, Nazrul set out on his scholarly career. He composed the classic “Bidrohi” (The Revolt) in 1921 and established “Dhumketu” (The Comet), a monthly journal, in 1922.
Due to his nationalist position within the Indian Freedom Development, Nazrul found himself within the clutches of colonial British specialists. He composed “Rajbandir Jabanbandi” (Statement of a Political Detainee) whereas he was imprisoned.
His works afterward propelled the Bangladesh Freedom War in 1971, and his sonnets motivated numerous to revolt against the persecution of Pakistan.
Flexibility, humankind, cherish, and insurgency are repeating subjects all through Nazrul’s surprising scholarly manifestations. He was against radicalism and the limitations of caste, sex, and religious prejudice.
Nazrul too distributed brief stories, books, and papers, in spite of the fact that his tunes and lyrics have gotten the foremost laud. He is eminent for his magnanimous utilize of Arabic and Farsi terms in his compositions and for popularizing Bangla ghazals.
He concocted his possess melodic class known as “Nazrul Geeti,” which comprises of nearly 4,000 melodies he penned and composed music for, numerous of which were discharged on vinyl and HMV records.
In 1942, when Nazrul was 43 a long time ancient and enduring from an unidentified ailment, he begun to lose his voice and memory. His condition was afterward found to be “Pick’s malady,” a uncommon and lethal neurodegenerative malady, by a medical team in Vienna.
At the invitation of the Bangladeshi government and after that President and Father of the Country Bangabandhu Sheik Mujibur Rahman, Nazrul’s family moved to Bangladesh and settled in Dhaka in 1972. The government of Bangladesh conferred upon him the status of “National Artist” within the same year.
He was granted the privileged DLitt by Dhaka College in 1974 and he gotten the Ekushey Padak in 1976, for his amazing commitment to Bangla writing and culture,
On Eminent 27, 1976, the Revolt Artist breathed his final in Dhaka and was buried another to the mosque on Dhaka College campus, satisfying a wish he had made in one of his lyrics.
The Kazipara and Mirpur-10 metro stations, which have been closed, are expected to reopen by the end of September, though the exact date has not yet been confirmed. Mohammad Abdur Rauf, Managing Director of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL), told TBS that a technical team has been tasked with resolving the issues at the stations.
“We are working to reopen the two stations within this month, but I cannot give a specific launch date yet. We will hold a meeting with the technical team and other stakeholders soon to review the progress. A decision is likely on 18 September,” Rauf said.
He noted that Kazipara station is likely to open earlier due to less severe damage, while Mirpur-10 may face delays as it requires machinery that needs to be imported.
Additionally, Rauf mentioned plans to begin metro rail operations on Fridays starting from 20 September, with efforts being made to meet this timeline.
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has begun an operation to remove battery-run rickshaws from the streets of Dhaka in an effort to reduce traffic congestion.
Sergeant Mohammad Farhad of DMP’s Ramna Traffic Division explained that despite a ban on main roads, battery-operated rickshaws have continued to operate, causing significant traffic jams over the past few days.
“We are initially requesting drivers not to use the main roads. If they don’t follow our instructions, we will seize the vehicles,” Farhad said.
The move has been well-received by local residents and pedestrians. Tahmina Trisha, a resident of Dhanmondi, expressed her support, saying, “The main roads should be free of battery-driven rickshaws. We’re grateful to the police for finally taking action.”
Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of the interim government, has announced the formation of six commissions as an initial step toward reforms, including constitutional amendments. These commissions are expected to begin operations on 1 October and complete their work within three months.
In an address to the nation on Wednesday evening (11 September) from the Chief Adviser’s Office, Yunus outlined the government’s reform agenda. This is his second national address since taking office on 8 August.
Yunus explained that the formation of the six commissions is the first step in a broader plan for constitutional reform. He stated that the commissions would be led by six distinguished citizens, selected based on their expertise. These commissions will tackle various reform areas, and more will be established in the future.
Emphasizing the importance of constitutional reforms for free and fair elections, Yunus stated, “We believe that imposing majority rule through elections, resulting in misgovernance or consolidating all power into the hands of one person, family, or group, is unacceptable. To prevent this, we are considering reforms to institutions like the Election Commission and others involved in the election process. Reforming the police administration, civil service, judiciary, and Anti-Corruption Commission is essential for ensuring fair and transparent elections. These reforms will also contribute to establishing a state system based on public ownership, accountability, and welfare.”
Yunus announced the names of the six commission heads:
- Dr. Badiul Alam Majumdar will lead the Election System Reform Commission.
- Sarfaraz Chowdhury will head the Police Administration Reform Commission.
- Justice Shah Abu Naeem Mominur Rahman will lead the Judiciary Reform Commission.
- Dr. Iftekharuzzaman will lead the Anti-Corruption Reform Commission.
- Abdul Muid Chowdhury will head the Public Administration Reform Commission.
- Dr. Shahdeen Malik will lead the Constitutional Reform Commission.
The Chief Adviser mentioned that the other members of these commissions would be determined in consultation with the heads. Additionally, representatives from the advisory council, students, workers, social movements, civil society, and political parties will participate in the commissions’ discussions.
Yunus expressed hope that the commissions would be fully operational by 1 October and complete their work within three months. Based on the commissions’ reports, the government plans to organize consultations with major political parties. A broad consultation, lasting three to seven days, involving students, civil society, political party representatives, and the government will follow. This consultation will finalize the reform framework and outline its implementation strategy.
Yunus concluded by stating that this initiative will unify the nation, fulfilling the demands of the July uprising and strengthening the country with renewed hope and optimism.
