The 119th birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam will be observed on Friday.
An elaborate programme has been taken to mark the day. Different organisations and cultural bodies in the capital and in districts will also celebrate the day amid various functions.
The Cultural Affairs Ministry has taken massive programmes jointly in Dhaka, Comilla, Chattogram and the memorable place of the poet at Trishal.
President Abdul Hamid will attend as the chief guest the birth anniversary programme of the national poet at the state level at Trishal at around 3:30pm on Friday.
The programme of the day will begin with placing of wreaths by the people of all strata and the cultural affairs ministry at the poet's grave on the Dhaka University campus early in the morning, reports BSS.
At Trishal, Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu and Religious Affairs Minister Principal Matiur Rahman will attend the inaugural session of the national-level programme as the special guests. Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee of the Cultural Affairs Ministry Begum Simin Hossain Rimi will preside over the function.
The Nazrul Institute and the Shilpakala Academy will organise separate discussions and cultural functions marking the day. The birth anniversary of the national poet will also be celebrated at educational institutions and district headquarters across the country.
Bangladesh Television, Bangladesh Betar and private television channels will air special programmes and print media will bring out special supplements highlighting the birth anniversary of the national poet.