Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- Bangladesh India Nazrul Conference 2020 ('Bangladesh-Bharat Nazrul Sammelon') began on Wednesday at the Kazi Nazrul Islam Auditorium of Nazrul Academy in the capital. The academy has organized the seven-day conference which has been dedicated to late noted Nazrul singer Khalid Hossain.

The event will be held at different districts of Bangladesh including Dhaka. Local Nazrul singers and 12 singers of Agnibina Kolkata from India led by Indian Nazrul singer Robin Mukhopadhyay attended the opening ceremony of the event. Educationist and cultural personality Dr Augustine Cruze was present as the chief guest at the program.

General Secretary of Nazrul Academy Mintu Rahman delivered the welcome speech at the program, presided...