Rhyme festival celebrates arts and culture in Rajshahi

A lively festival of rhyme literature and cultural practice was held here today with participation of a number of literary and cultural personalities. Rajshahi Rhyme Society organized the festival at the City Bhaban conference hall in which Rashahi Divisional Commissioner Dr ANM Bazlur Rashid was present as the chief guest.

On the occasion, 22 literary, cultural personalities and distinguished persons were given a reception in recognition of their laudable contribution to this field. Prof Mahfuzur Rahman Akanda from Rajshahi University, Prof Shirin Akhter from Asian University of Bangladesh, former principal of Rajshahi New Government Degree College Prof Abdur Rahman, Associate Professor Jewel Kibria from Rajshahi College, Executive Director of Shotoful Bangladesh Nazzim Uddin Mollah and Executive Director of Shapla Gram Unnayan Sangstha Mohsin Ali also spoke.

ANM Bazlur Rashid said the contribution of the cultural persons is very significant to nation-building activities. He stressed the need for a cultural revolution to protect the cultural heritage of the region because what he said songs or plays can easily touch people's hearts than thousands of words.