BNP Acting Secretary General and Prime Minister's Political Adviser Ruhul Kabir Rizvi highlighted Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman's efforts to promote the holistic development of children, stating that national progress is impossible without nurturing the younger generation. Speaking as the chief guest at a cultural program titled 'Ami Hobo Shokal Belar Paki', Rizvi underscored Ziaur Rahman's initiatives for the mental and physical development of children.
Rizvi remarked that Ziaur Rahman, after assuming power following the events of November 7, realized that national progress was contingent on the proper nurturing and mental development of children. He introduced various initiatives, including a popular children's program on Bangladesh Television (BTV) called 'Notun Kuri', which featured competitions in singing, music, acting, and painting to help children develop their talents.
Rizvi also drew parallels to National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam's contributions to children's literature, emphasizing the importance of child-friendly poetry and songs. He expressed concern over the growing impact of drugs and crime on society and called for greater practice of Nazrul's works to build a drug- and crime-free society. The cultural program was organized jointly by the Ministry of Culture and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy as part of the 'Nazrul Year' celebrations.
FAQs
Q: What initiatives did Ziaur Rahman introduce for children's development? A: Ziaur Rahman introduced various initiatives, including the popular children's program 'Notun Kuri' on Bangladesh Television (BTV), which featured competitions in singing, music, acting, and painting.
Q: Why did Ziaur Rahman focus on children's development? A: Ziaur Rahman believed that national progress was impossible unless children were properly nurtured and their mental development ensured.
Q: What role did Kazi Nazrul Islam play in children's literature? A: Kazi Nazrul Islam contributed significantly to children's literature by writing numerous poems, rhymes, and songs for children, which continue to inspire creativity and joy.
Q: What concerns did Rizvi express during his speech? A: Rizvi expressed concern over the growing impact of drugs and crime on society and called for greater practice of Nazrul's works to build a drug- and crime-free society.
