Recalling poet Jasimuddin popularly known as ‘Palli Kabi’ (folk poet) on the occasion of 117th birth anniversary--which was observed on January 1, Bangla Academy has organised a commemorate programme today at 11am at Kabi Shamsur Rahman Seminar Hall at Bangla Academy in the capital.

Professor Biswajit Ghosh, vice-chancellor of Rabindra University, Bangladesh will be present as main discussant. Presided over by National Professor Anisuzzaman,  Bangla Academy Director General Habibullah Siraji will deliver welcome speech at the event.  

Where: Bangla Academy, Shahbag

When: 11am, today