OSA, AIUB Organizes Intra-University Competition for Nazrul Borsho 2026

The Office of Student Affairs (OSA), American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) organized intra-university cultural competition for Nazrul Borsho 2026, bringing together 92 student participants competing across five categories: recitation, song, acting, dancing, and impromptu speech. The event celebrated the literary and cultural legacy of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam while providing students with a platform to showcase their talents and creativity. 

The competition featured enthusiastic participation from students across the university, highlighting their artistic abilities, communication skills, and appreciation of Bengali literature and culture. Winners selected from the university-level round will advance to represent AIUB at the national-level competition.

The competitions were evaluated by a distinguished panel of judges comprising academics, artists, performers, and cultural professionals with expertise in their respective fields.

The recitation category was judged by Dr. Abdus Salam, also known by his pen name Raj Reader, Senior Lecturer in the Department of English at World University of Bangladesh, and poet and writer; and Dr. Vincent Titas Rozario, a reciter associated with Kotha (a poetry circle) and Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Notre Dame College, Dhaka.

The song category was evaluated by Mr. Shahid Kabir Polash, a nationally renowned Nazrul Sangeet singer and teacher of Nazrul Institute, and Ms. Maisha Shakwat, a Nazrul Sangeet singer and Lecturer at Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology.

The acting category featured Mr. Mohammad Ali Haider, CEO of Bot-tala Theatre and Head of Content at Banga, and Mr. Maruf Kabir, Managing Director of VisCom and Associate Professor in the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism at Bangladesh University of Professionals.

The dancing category was judged by Mr. Md. Rifat Hasan Rubel, Lecturer in Mathematics, AIUB; and Ms. Tasnova Jerin Ulfat, Lecturer in Social Science; AIUB. 

The impromptu speech category was assessed by three panels. Group 1 comprised Dr. Anisur Rahman Jamil, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, and Dr. Md. Mozahar Ali, Assistant Professor of Physics. Group 2 comprised Ms. Nowshin Nower Tasnim and Ms. Shah Rila Nowal Prima, both Lecturers in English. Group 3 comprised Mr. Md. Jahedul Islam and Mr. Ragib Abrar Alam, Lecturers in Law.

On behalf of the Office of Student Affairs (OSA), Prof. Dr. Manzur H. Khan, Proctor of AIUB, was present and supervised different events, along with the support of Dr. Ziarat H Khan, Deputy Director, OSA, Ms. Shama Islam, Assistant Professor and Special Assistant [OSA], Faculty of Business Administration (FBA), and Mr. Rakib Aziz, Officer, Office of Student Affairs (OSA). On behalf of the mentors, Ms. Dipty Rahman, Lecturer

Department of English and Mentor, AIUB Drama Club coordinated the resource allocation and assessment operations of the competition. Student volunteers from AIUB Performing Arts Club, AIUB Drama Club and AIUB Oratory Club provided their dedicated support towards making the event a success.

Through Nazrul Borsho 2026, AIUB reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing students' artistic expression, confidence, and cultural awareness. The event also provided an opportunity for students to engage with the enduring contributions of Kazi Nazrul Islam, whose works continue to inspire generations through their messages of humanity, freedom, equality, and resistance to injustice.

The event concluded with a vibrant cultural ceremony with the participation of the participants and the judges.