DHAKA, Aug 27, 2023 (BSS) - Dhaka University Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Md
Akhtaruzzaman today said Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam's extraordinary ideas and
philosophy of humane, non-communal, non-discriminatory and inclusive society,
reflected in all of his works are equally relevant to contemporary era.

"Inspired by the values of Nazrul, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh
Mujibur Rahman took and implemented various initiatives to build an
exploitation-free, discrimination-free and inclusive society through a long
struggle", said Akhtaruzzaman.

The Vice Chancellor was addressing a discussion at the graveyard of Kazi
Nazrul marking the 47th death anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam
at Dhaka University Campus.

Pro-VC (Administration) Dr Mohammad Samad, DU Pro-VC (Academic) Dr ASM Masud
Kamal, Dhaka University Teachers' Association (DUTA) President Dr Nizamul
Hoque Bhuiyan also addressed the discussion, conducted by DU Bangla
department chairperson Dr Fatema Kawser.

Retired Professor of DU Bangla department Professor Dr Syed Mohammad Sahed
delivered the memorial speech in the discussion.

Akhtaruzzaman said the new generation will be more humanitarian and secular
in the light of Agnibeena to build an inclusive society.

Nazrul is poet of equality, non communalism, humanity and love, Akhtaruzzaman
said, adding, "He was the source of inspiration for Bangabandhu during the
crisis and transitional period of the nation".

Earlier, teachers, students, officers and employees of the university, led by
DU Vice-Chancellor (VC) Professor Md Akhtaruzzaman, paid glowing tributes to
the poet by placing wreaths at the grave of the poet at 6:15 am, said a press
release.

Qurankhwani was also organised after Zohr prayers at DU central mosque
adjacent to the grave of the national poet.