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He said the birth anniversary was being celebrated at the memorial site with due importance and that the government wanted to organise similar events at places across the country associated with renowned personalities.
The minister made the remarks while speaking to journalists after paying tribute at the grave of Mir Mosharraf Hossain in Padamdi village under Nawabpur Union of Baliakandi upazila in Rajbari on Friday morning, marking the writer’s 179th birth anniversary.
Representatives of the Bangla Academy, local administration, educational institutions and various organisations also paid their respects at the writer’s grave.
Later, the culture minister formally inaugurated the birth anniversary celebrations by releasing balloons.
A seminar on Mir Mosharraf Hossain’s life, literary career and contributions was held at the memorial centre. Rajbari Deputy Commissioner Afroza Parveen chaired the seminar, while Culture Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury attended as the chief guest.
Local MP Harun Ar Rashid, the director general of the Bangla Academy and other dignitaries were also present.
A day-long fair, cultural programmes, art and quiz competitions, and a prize distribution ceremony were also organised at the memorial centre to mark the occasion.
According to available information, Mir Mosharraf Hossain was born on November 13, 1847, at his maternal uncle’s home in Lahinipara village of Kumarkhali upazila in Kushtia district.
He died on December 19, 1911, in Padamdi village under Nawabpur Union of Baliakandi upazila in Rajbari, where he was later buried.
A memorial centre named after the renowned writer has been established in Padamdi to preserve his memory and literary legacy.
