Moulvibazar Sets an Example of Punctuality at Memorial Meeting for Poet Sheikh Nurul Iqbal
Moulvibazar, July 1 — A unique memorial meeting was held in Moulvibazar in remembrance of the late Sheikh Nurul Iqbal, an eminent son of the district who was a poet, engineer, educationist, and the first writer of children’s rhymes in the then Moulvibazar Subdivision.
The programme was organised by the Mirpur Welfare Association on Wednesday (July 1) at 11:00 am at the D. Syed Mujtaba Ali Auditorium of Moulvibazar Public Library.
The meeting was presided over by Sirajul Islam Siddiqui, Convener of the Mirpur Welfare Association, while Khizir Muhammad Zulfikar, Member Secretary of the organisation, moderated the event. The Holy Quran was recited by Hafiz Mawlana Dilshad Ahmad.
A paper on the life, works, and literary contributions of Sheikh Nurul Iqbal, written by S.M. Mehedi Hasan, Joint Convener of the Mirpur Welfare Association, was presented by poet Minara Azmi, popularly known as the “Portrait of Youth.”
The memorial event stood out for several reasons. Alongside the chairperson, the late poet’s son Mizanur Rahman and nephew Ekhlasur Rahman were seated on the stage, creating an emotional and family-oriented atmosphere.
During the remembrance session, tributes were paid by Professor Shah Abdul Wadud, political figure Nazimuddin Nazrul, Principal Md Mohsin, journalist Anhar Samsad, Moulvibazar Press Club General Secretary Nurul Islam Shefoul, poet Badrul Amin Chowdhury Sufi, journalist Shah Newaz Chowdhury Sumon, Mashahid Ahmad, Badrul Hasan Joseph, social personality Syed Ruhul Amin, playwright Khaled Chowdhury, teacher Sheikh Ishtiaq Ahmad, poet Juned Zaman, General Secretary of Haor Protection Movement, Moulvibazar District Unit, Khasru Chowdhury, businessman Abdul Hannan, social and political personality Dewan Monakib Chowdhury, and many others, including Md Saleh Ahmad, a former student of the late Sheikh Nurul Iqbal.
Another notable feature of the programme was its emphasis on punctuality and time management. Each speaker was allocated only two minutes and was requested to conclude within the stipulated time.
As a mark of appreciation for delivering a concise, well-organised, and meaningful speech within the allotted time, Moulvibazar Press Club General Secretary Nurul Islam Shefoul was presented with a special crest titled “Respect Time, Reflect Personality.”
The programme also featured the presentation of a copy of Swachinta, a magazine published at the London Book Fair 2026, to S.M. Mehedi Hasan, another distinguished son of Mirpur village and Joint Convener of the association. The copy was handed over by poet Minara Azmi on behalf of the editor and publishers.
An article on Sheikh Nurul Iqbal written by S.M. Mehedi Hasan was published in the July 1 issue of the national daily Rupali Bangladesh. Printed copies of the newspaper were distributed among the guests by members of the Mirpur Welfare Association, and a framed copy of the article was presented to the family of the late poet.
The programme concluded with a special prayer seeking eternal peace for the departed soul of Sheikh Nurul Iqbal. Afterwards, refreshments were served to guests, well-wishers, and participants on behalf of his family.
