Nazrul Year Seminar and Prize Giving Held at Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur

A seminar and prize-giving ceremony was held at Begum Rokeya University (BRU) in Rangpur on the occasion of 'Nazrul Year 2026'.

The event was held on Tuesday (3 November) at noon on the third floor of the university cafeteria, with a pledge to spread Nazrul's literature and philosophy of life among the new generation.

The university's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dr Md Shawkat Ali, attended the programme as chief guest.

The Vice-Chancellor said, 'The rebellious spirit, equality and non-communal ideals of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam inspire us forever. Nazrul's literature and philosophy of life must be spread among the new generation.'

He also thanked everyone involved for organising such an event.

Professor Dr Md Sirajul Islam, chairman of the Bangla Department of Dhaka University, spoke at the seminar as the main discussant.

Professor Dr Nitai Kumar Ghosh, dean of the Faculty of Arts at Begum Rokeya University, and Dr Md Moniruzzaman, director of the Central Library and Information Centre, also spoke as discussants.

Professor Dr Md Ferdous Rahman, the university's registrar (additional charge), attended as special guest.

Teachers, students, officers and employees of various departments of the university were present at the programme, chaired by Professor Dr Md Shahzaman, convener of the 'Nazrul Year Celebration Committee 2026'.

At the end of the seminar, prizes were handed over to the winners of various competitions.