JASHORE, June 29, 2026 (BSS) - The 153rd death anniversary of eminent poet Michael Madhusudan Dutt was observed in Jashore today through various  programmes. The programmes were held at Sagardari, the poet's ancestral home in Keshabpur upazila here. In the morning, the Keshabpur Upazila administration, Madhusudan Academy and various social and cultural organisations paid tribute to the poet by placing  wreaths at his bust. Later, in the noon, a discussion on the life and works of the poet was held at the Madhusudan Academy. Head of the Bangla department at Khulna University Dr Md Dulal Hossain spoke as the chief guest and highlighted different aspects of the life and literary  contributions of Michael Madhusudan Dutt with Chairman of the Madhusudan Academy Asaduzzaman Selim in the chair. Director of the Madhusudan Academy Khasru Parvez, Assistant Professor of Abu Sharaf Sadeq Commerce and Technical College at Sagardari KanailaBhattacharya, Deputy Director of the Madhusudan Academy poet Makbul Mahfuz, Publicity and Publication Secretary Taheruzzaman, and President of Keshabpur Press Club Ashrafuzzaman Khan addressed the programme. A poetry recitation of Michael Madhusudan Dutt's works and a cultural programme were held at the same venue in the afternoon following the discussion.  

MANIKGANJ, June 29, 2026 (BSS) - A 15-day special skill development course for marginalized communities began here today under the direction of the District Social Services Office. Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Md. Nazmul Hasan Khan inaugurated the training program as the chief guest with Md. Abdul Baten, Deputy Director of the District Social Services Department, in the chair. A total of 25 selected individuals from various underprivileged communities including the Robidas, Monidas and barber communities are participating in the specialized course to upgrade their professional skills. Speaking at the launch, ADC Nazmul Hasan Khan stressed that balanced national development is impossible if marginalized communities are left behind. He noted that the training is designed to help participants improve their professional efficiency, increase their income and ultimately become self-reliant.