The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Barisal

A 3-day program began on the occasion of 55th death anniversary of poet Jibanananda Das in the city on Wednesday.

'Jibananada Saran Udjapon Parishad' of Jatiya Kabita Parishad, Barisal unit, organized the program.

Mayor of Barisal City Corporation, Shawkat Hossain Hiron, inaugurated the program by unveiling the board of 'Jibananda Angan' at the residence of the poet in the city. The BCC mayor announced naming of West Bogra Road of the city as 'Jibanananda Sarani' on the occasion.

Deputy commissioner Mushfiq Ahmed Shamim was present at the function.

Udichi Shilpi Gosthi performed cultural function in the evening. The three-day program included discussion on life and works of the poet, recitation of his poems and cultural function.