Roni Akand Special Correspondent Joypurhat:

A school-based cultural program has been inaugurated at the upazila level on the occasion of 'Nazrul Barsho 2026' in Kalai, Joypurhat.

The program was inaugurated at the upazila auditorium at 10:30 am on Monday, organized by the Kalai Upazila administration. The program was inaugurated by Kalai Upazila Executive Officer (UNO) Mohammad Faisal Ahmed.

Upazila Agriculture Officer Harun-ur-Rashid, Kalai Government Women's College Principal Nazim Uddin, Kalai Degree College Principal Rezaul Karim, along with heads, teachers and students of various educational institutions in the upazila were present at the program.

After the inauguration, students of various educational institutions performed songs written by national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. In addition, students participated in various cultural performances on Nazrul's literature, music and spirit.

UNO Mohammad Faisal Ahmed said at the program, we have seen in the past that our young generation is interested in the works and spirit of Kazi Nazrul Islam. In the future, the young generation will have to move forward by embracing Nazrul's ideals and spirit.

He also said that such cultural events will play an important role in spreading Nazrul's literature and works among the new generation.