The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

The 32nd death anniversary of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam will be observed in the country today with due respect.

Nazrul, popularly known as Bidrohi Kabi, through his powerful poems had inspired the people to fight against all kinds of injustice and repression during the colonial rule.

The fearless voice of the poet also earned him the wrath of the British rulers, who jailed him several times for igniting people's desire for independence through his poems.

Nazrul's songs and poems were also a great source of inspiration for the freedom fighters during the Country's Liberation War in 1971.

On August 27, 1976, the poet died at the age of 77 after suffering from a long ailment.

To mark the occasion, Dhaka University authorities have taken an elaborate programme.

People of all walks of life, including DU students and teachers, will pay floral tribute to the mazar of the rebel poet beside the DU Central mosque in the morning.

Students, teachers and employees of the university will assemble at the feet of Aparajeo Bangla at 6:45 am and then visit the mazar. They will later place wreaths to the mazar of the poet.

A discussion meeting will also be held on the mazar premises on the occasion.