Dhaka Celebrates Centenary of Revolutionary Poet Sukanta Bhattacharya with Cultural Tributes and Commemorative Publications
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DHAKA — The birth centenary of revolutionary poet Sukanta Bhattacharya was commemorated across the capital on Thursday with a series of cultural programs, academic discussions, and the publication of a commemorative volume honoring his life and works. Born on August 15, 1926, the poet passed away at the age of 21 on May 13, 1947, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire struggles for social justice and human rights.
The progressive cultural organization Bivartan Sanskritik Kendra hosted an event titled “Sukanta: Shatoborshe Shraddhanjali” at the National Music and Dance Centre Auditorium of the Shilpakala Academy. During the opening academic session, Mofizur Rahman, general secretary of the organization, presented a research paper titled “Sukanta: A Dreamer Poet of Human Emancipation.”
The session featured insights from Dhaka University professors Akhtaruzzaman and M. A. Aziz Miah, alongside poet Hasan Fokri, under the chairmanship of Bivartan President A. S. M. Kamal Uddin. Speakers noted that Bhattacharya remains profoundly relevant today, asserting that as long as the struggle for an egalitarian and exploitation-free society continues, the poet’s works will serve as a beacon of inspiration. The discussion was followed by a cultural performance blending recitation, music, and dance, featuring several of his timeless poems such as “Runner,” “Himalay Theke Sundarban,” and “Chharpatra.”
In a separate event held at the BDOSN office in Dhanmondi, the social and cultural organizations Mukto Ashor and Swapno 71 Prokashon jointly organized a program titled “Shatoborshe Sukanta.” The event focused on the poet’s literary contribution and included the official launch of a commemorative book of the same name.
Educator Mohammad Abdul Hai, researcher Prashanta Kumar Roy, and Abu Sayeed, founder of Mukto Ashor and editor of the commemorative volume, addressed the gathering. They emphasized that the publication was designed to introduce the younger generation to the revolutionary ideals of Bhattacharya, who dedicated his brief life to the advocacy of the working class. The commemorative book is divided into two sections: the first containing personal reflections and the second focusing on critical analysis of the poet’s legacy.
The program concluded with a series of recitations by Sahina Mita, Nazmun Nahar, Jasmine Bonnya, Yatule Nesha Ruma, and Subrata Bhattacharya, accompanied by musical performances by Shahin Akter. The event was moderated by Ayesha Jahan Nupur, joint general secretary of Mukto Ashor.
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