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PUST marks Nazrul Year 2026 with seminar and prize-giving
Translated by Desk Report
Pabna University of Science and Technology (PUST) held a seminar and prize-giving ceremony to mark Nazrul Year 2026.
The seminar took place at 11am on Monday (26 October) at the university’s Gallery-2. Titled “Nazrul’s Egalitarianism and Its Influence on Bangladesh’s Culture”, it explored Kazi Nazrul Islam’s egalitarian philosophy, human values and the influence of his ideas on Bangladesh’s culture.
Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Abul Hasnat Md Shamim attended as chief guest. Prof Dr Muhammad Asaduzzaman, director of the International Mother Language Institute at Dhaka University, delivered the keynote address.
Prof Dr Md Nazrul Islam and Prof Dr Md Shamim Ahsan attended as special guests. Prof Dr Mir Humayun Kabir of the university’s Bangla department chaired the event, while Sabiha Afrin Badhan, a lecturer in the English department, moderated it.
Speakers highlighted various aspects of Nazrul’s egalitarian spirit, non-sectarian outlook and humanitarian ideals. They also discussed the relevance of his ideas to Bangladesh’s culture and society.
The event concluded with the distribution of prizes among winners of various competitions.
