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June
15, 2000
Jhenidah,
June 14 (UNB)- A discussion meeting and a cultural function was held
at the Narikelbaria Degree College here recently to mark the 101st
death anniversary of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.
Speakers
at the discussion recalled the contributions of the rebel poet in the
independence struggle against the British colonial rule. They said his
fiery writings inspired the people of the sub-continent to wage a
relentless war imbued with patriotism.
They
said the Bangalees inspired by the ideals of the rebel poet fought
against the Pakistani occupation forces and achieved independence amid
immense sacrifice.
Presided
over by the principal of the college Aminur Rahman, the function was
also addressed by Deputy Commissioner M Shoebur Rahman, Zila Parisad
secretary Matiur Rahman and TNO, Sadar upazila, Abdul Halim.
Later
a cultural function was held with the participation of local artistes.
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