Faridpur, Jan. 1 -- The 123rd birth anniversary of famous poet and litterateur Jasimuddin, widely revered as the 'Polli Kobi', is being observed on Thursday.

The poet was born on this day in 1903 at his maternal uncle's house in Tambulkhana village in Faridpur district.

UNB Faridpur correspondent reports: On the occasion of the day, floral tributes were paid at the poet's grave around 10:30 am by the district administration, Jasim Foundation, Press Club and several cultural and social organisations.

Later, a milad and doa mahfil was held at the venue.

Among those present were Deputy Commissioner Kamrul Hasan Mollah, Superintendent of Police Nazrul Islam, Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Sohrab Hossain, Ramananda Pal, Press Clu...