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Shilpakala Academy Hosts Artists' Conference to Celebrate Nazrul Year

The Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy will hold an artists' conference on July 12 to discuss and enrich the year-long celebrations of Nazrul Year 2026-2027.

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The Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy is set to organise an artists' conference on July 12 to make the year-long 'Nazrul Year 2026-2027' celebrations more inclusive and people-oriented. The day-long programme, to be held at the National Art Gallery Auditorium of the academy from 11:00am to 5:00pm, is under the patronage of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs.

Highlighting Nazrul's Contributions

The conference aims to highlight the outstanding contributions of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam to the nation's cultural life and Bengali literature. Organisers hope that the event will disseminate the academy's plans for celebrating Nazrul Year across generations and further enrich the programmes by incorporating opinions and suggestions from artists representing different disciplines from across the country.

Prominent Guests and Organisers

Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury is expected to attend the programme as the chief guest. State Minister for Cultural Affairs Ali Newaz Mahmood Khyom and Policy and Strategy Adviser to the Ministries of Information and Broadcasting and Cultural Affairs, Dr Zahed Ur Rahman, holding the rank of a state minister, will be present as special guests. Secretary to the Ministry of Cultural Affairs Kaniz Mowla will preside over the conference.

Academy Leadership

Director General of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Sheikh Rezauddin Ahmed (Rezauddin Stalin) will deliver the welcome address, while Academy Secretary Mohammad Zakir Hossain will offer the vote of thanks.

Call for Artists' Participation

The Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has invited artists from across the country to participate in the conference. The organisers expressed hope that artists' active participation and constructive opinions would make the Nazrul Year celebrations more vibrant and meaningful.

Significance of the Event

This conference is significant as it aims to create a platform for artists to contribute to the celebrations of Nazrul Year, ensuring that the commemoration of Kazi Nazrul Islam's legacy is comprehensive and engaging for all generations. The insights and suggestions gathered from the conference will help in crafting a more inclusive and enriching celebration of Nazrul's contributions to Bengali culture and literature.

Source: BSS

FAQ

What is the purpose of the artists' conference?
The purpose of the conference is to discuss and enrich the year-long celebrations of Nazrul Year 2026-2027, making them more inclusive and people-oriented.
Who are the expected guests at the conference?
Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury, State Minister for Cultural Affairs Ali Newaz Mahmood Khyom, and Policy and Strategy Adviser Dr Zahed Ur Rahman are expected to attend.
Who will deliver the welcome address at the conference?
Director General of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Sheikh Rezauddin Ahmed (Rezauddin Stalin) will deliver the welcome address.

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