Dhaka, Broadcasting News Corporation: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has delivered the following message on the occasion of the ‘202nd Birth Anniversary of the Great Poet Michael Madhusudan Dutt’ tomorrow: “I am delighted to know that Madhusudan Birth Festival will be celebrated on January 25 in Sagardari village of Keshabpur Upazila in Jessore district on the occasion of the ‘202nd birth anniversary of the great poet Michael Madhusudan Dutt’, one of the luminaries of Bengali literature. In the history of Bengali literature, Michael Madhusudan Dutt is a glorious name. His literary works and creativity have shown Bengali language and literature a new direction towards modernity. This event to commemorate this great writer is undoubtedly a commendable initiative. I extend my greetings and thanks to all those associated with this event. The great poet established the Bengali language on the world stage with dignity by introducing unrhymed verse, epic writing styles, and new trends in dramatic literature. The shining manifestation of humanism, liberal thinking, and creativity in his literary works continues to inspire us even today. His epics, plays, and poetry reflect human values, patriotism, and free thinking. His literary works continue to enrich our thoughts and creativity even today.

The celebration of Madhusudan’s birth festival will provide the younger generation with an opportunity to learn about the poet’s life and works, and inspire them to engage in literary pursuits. At the same time, I hope this will play an important role in preserving and developing our cultural identity.

I wish overall success to all the events organized on the occasion of the ‘Great Poet Michael Madhusudan Dutt’s Birth Festival’.