PM Hasina for translating poet Nazrul’s works in all popular languages
Dhaka, June 24 (UNB) - Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday laid emphasis on the translation of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam’s works in all popular languages to spread his creation across the globe.
“The government would extend all possible support in this regard,” he said while inaugurating the two-day Nazrul International Conference at the Osmani Memorial auditorium in the city.
The conference was organized to observe the 90th anniversary of the poem `Bidrohi’, the most famous creation of the poet.
Nazrul Institute and Cultural Affairs Ministry jointly organized the conference with scholars and delegations from USA, Netherlands, China and India taking part.
Information and Cultural Affairs Minister Abul Kalam Azad and State Minister for Cultural Affairs Promod Mankin spoke as special guests at the inaugural function, chaired by Nazrul Institute trustee board chairman Prof. Rafiqul Islam.
Winston F Langley from USA delivered the Nazrul Memorial speech.
Sheikh Hasina handed over Nazrul Award to national professor Kabir Chowdhury and eminent singer Nilima Das for their contribution in spreading Nazrul’s creations.
Prof. Kabir Chowdhury was given the award for his outstanding contribution in introducing poet Nazrul Islam across the world through translating his works into English and singer Nilima Das for her contribution to `Nazrul Sangeet’.
The Prime Minister said the practice of Nazrul’s creation should go on throughout the year, not limited on special days only.
She urged poets, litterateurs, intellectuals and teachers to come forward in presenting the creations of Nazrul to people of all walks of life including the little children in an easy way.
“I also urge you all to present the literatures of Nazrul in front of the whole world. The government will extend all possible support in this respect,” she said.
Hasina also put emphasis on presenting Nazrul’s literature before the working class people especially the new generation in a way they could easily understand.
She said that her government as in the past will provide all out support to this end although some of his (Nazrul) works were translated in English, French, German, Latin, Chinese and Hindi languages so far under the auspices of Nazrul Institute.
Paying rich tribute to the memory of poet Nazrul Islam, the Prime Minister said there were ideological and philosophical similarities between poet Nazrul Islam and Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Both of them used to dream of an oppression-free Bangladesh where everybody will live in peace and tranquility.
She said the dream of poet Nazrul Islam resounded through Bangabandhu who during his entire life struggled with the spirit of rebellion and did not bow his head to any authoritarian ruler.
Hasina said her government wants to build such a country where there will be no disparity among the people, women will enjoy their rights and people belonging to all religions will live in a harmonious environment.
Reciting from the poem `Bidrohi’ (The Rebel), one of the masterpieces of poet Nazrul Islam, she urged all to take a fresh vow against all sorts of injustice and oppression in the society being inspired with the ideology and struggle of rebel poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.
The premier said the poem `Bidrohi’ used to inspire all Bengalis and give them the courage to protest against all social injustices and oppression. “The call of Bidrohi is a call for freedom and self-awakening and also the call for breaking the shackles of subjugation.”
She said poet Nazrul during his entire life fought like a warrior against subjugation, superstition, male domination and oppression through his writings.
Hasina said the popular `Joy Bangla’ slogan that inspired the Bengali nation during the country’s Great War of Liberation was taken from a poem of poet Nazrul Islam.
“The government would extend all possible support in this regard,” he said while inaugurating the two-day Nazrul International Conference at the Osmani Memorial auditorium in the city.
The conference was organized to observe the 90th anniversary of the poem `Bidrohi’, the most famous creation of the poet.
Nazrul Institute and Cultural Affairs Ministry jointly organized the conference with scholars and delegations from USA, Netherlands, China and India taking part.
Information and Cultural Affairs Minister Abul Kalam Azad and State Minister for Cultural Affairs Promod Mankin spoke as special guests at the inaugural function, chaired by Nazrul Institute trustee board chairman Prof. Rafiqul Islam.
Winston F Langley from USA delivered the Nazrul Memorial speech.
Sheikh Hasina handed over Nazrul Award to national professor Kabir Chowdhury and eminent singer Nilima Das for their contribution in spreading Nazrul’s creations.
Prof. Kabir Chowdhury was given the award for his outstanding contribution in introducing poet Nazrul Islam across the world through translating his works into English and singer Nilima Das for her contribution to `Nazrul Sangeet’.
The Prime Minister said the practice of Nazrul’s creation should go on throughout the year, not limited on special days only.
She urged poets, litterateurs, intellectuals and teachers to come forward in presenting the creations of Nazrul to people of all walks of life including the little children in an easy way.
“I also urge you all to present the literatures of Nazrul in front of the whole world. The government will extend all possible support in this respect,” she said.
Hasina also put emphasis on presenting Nazrul’s literature before the working class people especially the new generation in a way they could easily understand.
She said that her government as in the past will provide all out support to this end although some of his (Nazrul) works were translated in English, French, German, Latin, Chinese and Hindi languages so far under the auspices of Nazrul Institute.
Paying rich tribute to the memory of poet Nazrul Islam, the Prime Minister said there were ideological and philosophical similarities between poet Nazrul Islam and Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Both of them used to dream of an oppression-free Bangladesh where everybody will live in peace and tranquility.
She said the dream of poet Nazrul Islam resounded through Bangabandhu who during his entire life struggled with the spirit of rebellion and did not bow his head to any authoritarian ruler.
Hasina said her government wants to build such a country where there will be no disparity among the people, women will enjoy their rights and people belonging to all religions will live in a harmonious environment.
Reciting from the poem `Bidrohi’ (The Rebel), one of the masterpieces of poet Nazrul Islam, she urged all to take a fresh vow against all sorts of injustice and oppression in the society being inspired with the ideology and struggle of rebel poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.
The premier said the poem `Bidrohi’ used to inspire all Bengalis and give them the courage to protest against all social injustices and oppression. “The call of Bidrohi is a call for freedom and self-awakening and also the call for breaking the shackles of subjugation.”
She said poet Nazrul during his entire life fought like a warrior against subjugation, superstition, male domination and oppression through his writings.
Hasina said the popular `Joy Bangla’ slogan that inspired the Bengali nation during the country’s Great War of Liberation was taken from a poem of poet Nazrul Islam.
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