A memorial meeting honoring eminent poet, journalist, and critic Hasan Hafizur Rahman was held today under the initiative of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. The event was held at the conference room of the Ministry on June 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM, chaired by Ms. Kaniz Maula, Secretary of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs.
The program was attended by Ms. Esha Hasan, daughter of the poet, as Guest of Honor. She shared memories of the poet’s personal life, family experiences, and his literary and intellectual contributions. Renowned poet Majid Mahmud attended as the Keynote Speaker and delivered an insightful discussion on the life, works, and philosophy of Hasan Hafizur Rahman.
In her presidential address, Secretary Kaniz Maula said, Not every poet becomes deeply connected with the philosophy of the state; Hasan Hafizur Rahman was one of those rare personalities who contributed not only to literature but also to state thought and social development.
She stated that Hasan Hafizur Rahman’s profound understanding of the European state formation process, religion, history, and contemporary political realities enriched his intellectual vision. His foresight regarding society and the state established him as a distinguished literary and intellectual figure.
Referring to the significant intellectual relationship between the then President Ziaur Rahman and Hasan Hafizur Rahman, the Secretary said that the poet’s ideas and counsel played a constructive role in the policy thinking of that period.
The Secretary further expressed concern over the decline of values and the increasing influence of artificiality in contemporary society. She noted that the creative, idealistic, and intellectual environment of Hasan Hafizur Rahman’s era remains an important example for the present generation.
She said that the memorial meeting provided an opportunity to discover many unexplored aspects of the poet’s life and thoughts. From my institutional position, I will take necessary and effective initiatives to establish Hasan Hafizur Rahman’s social vision and state philosophy at the national level, she added.
The Secretary called upon researchers, writers, and the younger generation to conduct further studies and produce writings on Hasan Hafizur Rahman’s state philosophy, literary vision, and intellectual contributions. She reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to promoting his remarkable literary legacy and ideas at national and international levels.