DHAKA: Bangabandhu Sangskritik Jote observed the eighth death anniversary of country’s renowned poet Shamsur Rahman, also a founder member of the organization, on Sunday recalling his contribution to Bengali literature.   

Led by vice-president of the organization ATM Shamsuzzaman, its general secretary Arun Sarkar Rana and other leaders placed floral wreaths at the grave of the poet at Banani graveyard in the city in the mourning.  

In the noon, a discussion on the poet’s life and works and a poetry recitation program were held at its Headquarters in Gulshan area of the city.

Addressing the program, speakers said Shamshur Rahman was a rebel voice against the injustice and he played importance role in every democratic movement, including the Liberation War in 1971.  

The poet raised his voice demanding trial of the killers of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman after the tragedy on August 15, 1975. 

BNP-Jamaat men assaulted him on the street as he had been demanding trial of the war criminals, they added. 

With its president Advocate Tarana Halim in the chair, the program was addressed, among others, by vice presidents Pijush Bandyopadhyay, Khairul Alam Sabuj and Dr Enamul Haque, general secretary Arun Sarkar Rana and actress Rokeya Prachi.

BDST: 2027 HRS, AUG 17, 2014