Staff Reporter :
Speakers in a memorial meeting on Saturday said political affiliation should not be a barrier to honouring a litterateur and poet for her contributions.
The discussion, organised by Sahittya Bangladesh to recall the contribution of littérateur Zubaida Gulshan Ara, was held at Manik Mia Foundation at Ittefaq Bhaban in city.
Professor Dr. Mahmud Shah Qureshi said Zubaida started writing while she was at class vii and continued it till death.
“Through her death we lost a very active litterateur, who inspired others
to love the country and to do something for it,” he said.
Poet K.G Mostafa said Zubaida was an excellent personality who could make friendship with the people irrespective of class and religions
Journalist Syed Tosharaf Ali said due to lack of patronisation many potential writers and literary organisations cannot go ahead with their programme and plans.
Professor Asma Abbasi said, “Zubaida was a beautiful smiling person and I get inspiration from her in many works.”
Eminent journalist Abdur Rahim was in the chair.
Lipi Monowar, Mukit Chowdhury and Zakir Abu Zafor also spoke on the life and works of littérateur Zubaida Gulshan Ara.
Writer Zubaida Gulshan Ara was born on April 22, 1942 and died on 19 March this year. She was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2005.
Zubaida Gulshan wrote 50 books. She served as the General Secretary of the literary organization “Sahittya Bangladesh.” She was also the Chairperson of Bangladesh Shishu Academy.
Speakers in a memorial meeting on Saturday said political affiliation should not be a barrier to honouring a litterateur and poet for her contributions.
The discussion, organised by Sahittya Bangladesh to recall the contribution of littérateur Zubaida Gulshan Ara, was held at Manik Mia Foundation at Ittefaq Bhaban in city.
Professor Dr. Mahmud Shah Qureshi said Zubaida started writing while she was at class vii and continued it till death.
“Through her death we lost a very active litterateur, who inspired others
to love the country and to do something for it,” he said.
Poet K.G Mostafa said Zubaida was an excellent personality who could make friendship with the people irrespective of class and religions
Journalist Syed Tosharaf Ali said due to lack of patronisation many potential writers and literary organisations cannot go ahead with their programme and plans.
Professor Asma Abbasi said, “Zubaida was a beautiful smiling person and I get inspiration from her in many works.”
Eminent journalist Abdur Rahim was in the chair.
Lipi Monowar, Mukit Chowdhury and Zakir Abu Zafor also spoke on the life and works of littérateur Zubaida Gulshan Ara.
Writer Zubaida Gulshan Ara was born on April 22, 1942 and died on 19 March this year. She was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2005.
Zubaida Gulshan wrote 50 books. She served as the General Secretary of the literary organization “Sahittya Bangladesh.” She was also the Chairperson of Bangladesh Shishu Academy.
