Dhaka, May 24 -- The nation is celebrating the 126th birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam paying tribute to the revolutionary poet whose prolific work in literature, music, and philosophy continues to inspire generations.

Born on May 24, 1899 (11th Jaishtha, 1306 Bangla year) in Churulia village of Asansol in West Bengal's Bardhaman district, Nazrul rose to prominence as a poet of rebellion and love, challenging colonial oppression, religious extremism, and social injustice through his fearless writing.

Although Nazrul was declared the National Poet of Bangladesh on May 24, 1972, the day he arrived in the country, this year marks the first state-recognised celebration of his birth anniversary following the Interim Govern...