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Nationwide cultural festival to begin on July 20
DHAKA, July 18, 2018 (BSS) – A government-sponsored
nationwide cultural festival, the first of its kind, is set to
begin on July 20 with Cultural Affairs Minister
Asaduzzaman Noor saying the two-day event was aimed
to instill a sense of civilizing values among youngsters.
“A committee regarding the cultural festival will be
formed in each district across the country under the leadership of deputy
commissioner….the ministry has already given necessary
directives to all the DCs,” Noor said while addressing a press conference
at the Press Information Department (PID) Secretariat here.
“The Cultural Ministry is making continuous efforts to
create awareness of country’s own culture among the people of all strata,
including young generation” Noor added.
Local artistes, poets and writers will take part in the event, the minister
said, adding that local artists will perform Rabindra and Nazrul sangeet,
modern, patriotic and folk songs, poetry recitation and single acting during
the festival.
Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu, Information Secretary Abdul Malek,
Culture Affairs Ministry Secretary Md Nasir Uddin Ahmed and Chief Information
Officer Kamrun Nahar were present at the press confernce.
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