If future generations want to stand against injustice, they must be reminded of the spirit of rebel poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, said Chattogram Deputy Commissioner (DC) Mohammad Zahidul Islam Miah. He said that poet Nazrul must be brought back to his rightful place of honour.
He made these remarks as the chief guest at the unveiling ceremony of the renovated “Nazrul Square” built in the name of the national poet on the city’s DC Hill last Wednesday.
He said, “We want the new generation to know—whose songs they are inspired by, whose writings move them, and whose spirit gives them the strength to stand against injustice. Nazrul Square has been redesigned for that purpose.”
DC said that if any injustice or injustice occurs in the society in the future, the young generation will once again stand up against injustice by keeping Nazrul's spirit in front of them.
He said that Kazi Nazrul Islam's contribution to Bengali literature and music is outstanding. Starting from the anti-British movement, to the 1971 Liberation War, and even to the mass uprisings of 1990 and 2024
His spirit has inspired people. The spirit of protest that he aroused through the poem "Rebel" is equally relevant even after almost a century.
Zahidul Islam said that the poem "Nari" written in 1925 is also equally relevant in today's society. Again, the song that people sing to celebrate the joy of Eid when the month of Ramadan arrives". At the end of that fast of Ramadan, a happy Eid has come"—is also the creation of the national poet.
He said that the literary works of Nazrul, the poet of rebellion, equality and mass awakening, have inspired the young generation throughout the ages. His thoughts and spirit have a profound impact on the various achievements of Bangladesh.
Deputy Commissioner said that this area of DC Hill is basically a cultural center. "Nazrul Square" was established here in 2005 in the name of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. However, later, due to the increase in the height of the surrounding roads, the monument in the square became comparatively low and the place gradually became dark and dilapidated.
In addition to senior officials of the district administration, representatives of various cultural organizations and local residents were present at the event.
