A poet, novelist, lyricist, composer, playwright and journalist, Kazi Nazrul, is one of the most celebrated cultural icons of the nation.

His fiery poems had made him a rebel poet and encouraged the subjugated mass people to fight against repression and injustice of the British colonial rule.

And the nation got inspirations from his poems and songs during the liberation war and all democratic movements and struggles.

Besides, Nazrul's raga based songs had developed their taste and inspired them to experience the eternal beauty of love.

The cultural affairs ministry and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy have taken elaborate programmes in the capital and Cumilla to mark the day.