Dhaka, Sept. 13 -- day "Nazrul Dance Festival 2026", organised by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy as part of the Nazrul Barsha celebrations, is underway at the academy featuring dance performances inspired by the works and philosophy of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.

The festival, which began on Saturday, will conclude today with the final day's programme starting at 6:30pm at the National Music and Dance Centre Auditorium.

Different dance groups are presenting performances based on Nazrul's songs and creative works, exploring themes of rebellion, love, equality, humanity and beauty.

The festival aims to explore Nazrul's multifaceted creative world through dance and present his spirit of humanism, communal harmony and resistance in con...