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JATIYA-KABITA-UTSAB
Jatiya Kabita Utsab begins today
DHAKA, Feb 2, 2020 (BSS) – The 34th edition of Jatiya Kabita Utsab
(National Poetry Festival) begins today on the central library premises of
the Dhaka University in the city.
Jatiya Kabita Parishad (JKP) is organised the two-day festival with the
slogan of ‘Mujib is the poet of immortal poetry of my freedom’ (Mujib Amar
Swadhinotar Amar Kabber Kabi).
Eminent poet Mahadev Saha inaugurated the festival as the chief guest which
was began with the playing of the national anthem along with hoisting of the
national flag. The Ekushey song and festival song were also presented at the
opening ceremony.
Floral wreaths were placed at the Central Shaheed Minar and graves of
Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin, painter Kamrul Hasan, poet Kazi Nazrul Islam
before the inaugural function in the morning.
The festival was featured elaborate programmes, including recitation of
poems, seminars, discussions and exhibitions on poets and poetry along with
others.
Kabita Parishad president also Pro-Vice Chancellor of DU Dr Muhammad Samad
presided over the opening ceremony while general secretary Tariq Sujat, poet
Anisul Haque and poet Shihab Sarker, among others, were present.
Poets from different countries including India, Turkey, Nepal, Spain,
Sweden, Uzbekistan and Malaysia are taking part in the festival.
At the festival, three eminent poets and language movement veterans– Ahmed
Rafi, Abdul Gaffar Chowdhury and Borhanuddin Khan Jahangir– will be honored
with ‘Jatiya Kabita Parishad Sommanona’ at the closing ceremony tomorrow.
Poetry sessions are being held on each day of the festival till 9 pm.
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