national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam

126th birth anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam / The rebel poet who foretold planetary crisis

As a visionary, he foresaw both life’s vitality and the world’s potential destruction.

Nazrul’s 126th birth anniv today

The 126th birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam will be celebrated across the country today with solemn respect and renewed admiration for the poet whose fearless voice stood against injustice, exploitation, and communalism.

Anwarul Haque, Shabnam Mushtari to receive Nazrul Award

Researcher Anwarul Haque and singer Shabnam Mushtari have been named as this year’s recipients of the Bangla Academy’s Nazrul Award. The awardees are being recognised for their contributions to the study, performance, and promotion of the works of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.

First-ever Nazrul concert to feature top ten bands

The Kabi Nazrul Institute is set to release a special album featuring ten motivational songs by National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. To mark the launch, a large-scale concert will be held on May 30 at Manik Mia Avenue, with performances by ten prominent bands.

Nazrul’s grandson burnt in gas explosion

Babul Kazi, grandson of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, was admitted to Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery with severe burn injuries early yesterday.

Chhayanaut arranges three-day Nazrul Utsav

Various organisations in the capital have arranged diverse events surrounding Nazrul’s birthday. Bengal Foundation has also organised a two-day event.

3rd iteration of Nazrul Utsav kicks off

Commemorating the legacy of the National poet, the two-day-long festival kicked off today on the occasion of International Women’s Day.

Nazrul’s 47th death anniversary: Television channels honour the National Poet

Today marks the 47th death anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam who is revered as the rebel poet. On this day, several television channels have arranged quite a few special programmes in his honour.

Essay / Why Nazrul was at loggerheads with language purists

I proposed a panel at a North American Bangla literary conference. ‘Is translation itself a form of activism?’ I queried.

May 25, 2025
May 25, 2025

The rebel poet who foretold planetary crisis

As a visionary, he foresaw both life’s vitality and the world’s potential destruction.

May 25, 2025
May 25, 2025

Nazrul’s 126th birth anniv today

The 126th birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam will be celebrated across the country today with solemn respect and renewed admiration for the poet whose fearless voice stood against injustice, exploitation, and communalism.

May 24, 2025
May 24, 2025

Anwarul Haque, Shabnam Mushtari to receive Nazrul Award

Researcher Anwarul Haque and singer Shabnam Mushtari have been named as this year’s recipients of the Bangla Academy’s Nazrul Award. The awardees are being recognised for their contributions to the study, performance, and promotion of the works of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.

May 19, 2025
May 19, 2025

First-ever Nazrul concert to feature top ten bands

The Kabi Nazrul Institute is set to release a special album featuring ten motivational songs by National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. To mark the launch, a large-scale concert will be held on May 30 at Manik Mia Avenue, with performances by ten prominent bands.

January 19, 2025
January 19, 2025

Nazrul’s grandson burnt in gas explosion

Babul Kazi, grandson of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, was admitted to Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery with severe burn injuries early yesterday.

May 24, 2024
May 24, 2024

Chhayanaut arranges three-day Nazrul Utsav

Various organisations in the capital have arranged diverse events surrounding Nazrul’s birthday. Bengal Foundation has also organised a two-day event.

March 8, 2024
March 8, 2024

3rd iteration of Nazrul Utsav kicks off

Commemorating the legacy of the National poet, the two-day-long festival kicked off today on the occasion of International Women’s Day.

August 27, 2023
August 27, 2023

Nazrul’s 47th death anniversary: Television channels honour the National Poet

Today marks the 47th death anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam who is revered as the rebel poet. On this day, several television channels have arranged quite a few special programmes in his honour.

August 26, 2023
August 26, 2023

Why Nazrul was at loggerheads with language purists

I proposed a panel at a North American Bangla literary conference. ‘Is translation itself a form of activism?’ I queried.

August 24, 2023
August 24, 2023

Gems of Nazrul honours national poet on his death anniversary

Gems of Nazrul’s primary objective is to raise more awareness among the younger generation about Nazrul's ideology, philosophy, and artistic masterpieces.