Mir Mosharraf Hossain key to Bengali literary revival: Minister

Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury has said Mir Mosharraf Hossain played a significant role in the revival of Bengali literature, describing him as a multi-talented writer.

He made the remarks while speaking to journalists after paying tribute at the writer's grave in Padamdi, Rajbari, on Friday, marking his 179th birth anniversary.

“We want to organise programmes at places across the country associated with renowned personalities,” the minister said.

Representatives of Bangla Academy, local administration, educational institutions and various organisations also paid tribute to the writer. The minister later inaugurated the celebrations by releasing balloons.

A seminar on the writer's life and literary contributions was held at the memorial centre, alongside a fair, cultural programmes, art and quiz competitions, and prize distribution.

Born on November 13, 1847, in Lahinipara village of Kushtia, Mir Mosharraf Hossain died on December 19, 1911, in Padamdi, Rajbari, where he was buried.

The memorial centre in Padamdi houses his grave, a museum, library and the graves of his family members. However, a lack of adequate visitor facilities has reportedly led to a decline in visitors.

-AJM