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BSS, Faridpur

The 106th birth anniversary of Palli Kabi Jasim Uddin was observed here on Thursday in a befitting manner

In this connection, Jasim Foundation, district administration and various cultural organisations placed floral wreaths at the 'Mazar' of late poet, located at the ancestral home in Ambikapur in the suburb of the town.

Milad mahfil and a discussion in memory of the poet were also held at the ' Mazar' site. Speakers at the meeting paid rich tributes to the works of Jasimuddin who in his writings projected the indigenous picture of Bangladesh.

Among others, the discussion was addressed by Prof M Shahjahan, ADC M Nasir Mia, ADC Abu Masud, ASP of Police Rafiul Alam, Prof MA Samad and Munshi Haroon.

In his speech, Deputy Commissioner and president of Jasim Foundation disclosed that a museum and an auditorium would be set up here soon by the government's concern Ministry.

Poet's son Jamal Anwar presented a CD containing poet's songs sung in his own voice. Later, a photo exhibition with some rare photos of the poet was also inaugurated in a temporary gallery in poet's home.

Besides, a daylong cultural function, Gazirgaon and a film entitled "Banger Kabi Jasimuddin" directed by Khan Ataur Rahman displayed at Jasim Uddan in front of poet's ancestral home.