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DHAKA, May 9, 2026 (BSS) - Chief Whip of the Jatiya Sangsad Md Nurul Islam Moni today said the country must build a society free from drugs, evil forces and fascism where people can lead a peaceful and beautiful life.
"We have to build such a society where there will be no drugs, evil forces or fascism. People will live peacefully and we will be enlightened by the light of a new sun," he said.
The chief whip was addressing a programme organized by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy with the support of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs marking the 165th birth anniversary of Nobel laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore at the Jatiya Natyashala auditorium of the academy in the capital.
The programme was part of a four-day celebration, and the chief whip attended the second day's event as the chief guest.
Referring to Tagore's poetry as a source of inspiration, Nurul Islam said the people of Bangladesh fought for the last 17 years and freed the country from fascism being inspired by the poet's writings.
Quoting Tagore's famous line, "Truth is hard, but I have loved the hard, for it never deceives," he said the people of Bangladesh endured difficult struggles for a long time and their sacrifices were not in vain.
"The people embraced hardship and truth. Through a long struggle they finally witnessed a new dawn," he added.
The chief whip said the lines of Tagore remain highly relevant in national life, as the people of the country carried out movements and struggles by holding onto difficult truths.
He said those who faced oppression over the last 17 to 19 years also drew strength from truth and resilience.
Highlighting Tagore's contribution to literature and culture, Nurul Islam said the Nobel laureate was far ahead of his time in thoughts and ideas.
Referring to Tagore's poem "Ore Nobin, Ore Amar Kancha", he said the spirit of youth reflected in the poem continues to inspire society whenever stagnation appears.
"Our Liberation War was also inspired by the poems and songs of Rabindranath Tagore," he said.
The chief whip said Tagore enriched every branch of literature as a poet, composer, novelist and actor, while Rabindra Sangeet remains deeply connected with Bangladesh's culture, education and the development of Bangla language.
He urged the younger generation to read Tagore's works to enrich themselves and contribute to building a culturally and intellectually prosperous Bangladesh.
Mentioning the absence of major literary figures like Humayun Ahmed in recent times, he stressed the need to create an environment where new writers and cultural talents can flourish.
"We are now embracing many distorted and foreign cultural practices. We should return to our own identity and build a society free from drugs, evil forces and fascism," he added.
Director General of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Poet Rezauddin Ahmed Stalin, officials of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and media personnel, among others, were present at the event.
