Published: 10:40 AM, 24 September 2026
Cultural competition held in Rajshahi marking Nazrul Year
Cultural competition held in Rajshahi marking Nazrul YearAA Entertainment Desk A day-long cultural competition was held in Rajshahi on Tuesday with the participation of primary and secondary-level students as part of the observance of 'Nazrul Year'.The Ministry of Cultural Affairs has organized this event in collaboration with the Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) to celebrate the birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam and to promote his literary and cultural works among students.Students from primary schools, kindergarten schools, and technical and secondary schools in the city participated in five categories -- Nazrul Sangeet, poetry recitation, painting competition, acting (solo), dance (solo) – of the event.The competitions were held from 10 am to 4 pm, at the Nagar Bhaban, in Rajshahi, BSS reports. Since morning, a festive atmosphere was created in the Nagar Bhaban with the spontaneous participation of students and guardians. Students of different ages participated in the competition. In the morning, Sohel Rana, Member Secretary of the Organizing and Management Committee for the Cultural Competition on the occasion of Nazrul Year and Secretary of RCC, visited various rooms at the Nagar Bhaban to ensure the smooth completion of the overall activities of the competition.At that time, Enayetul Islam, Personal Assistant to the RCC Administrator, and other concerned officials were present.
