Kazi Nazrul Islam’s Legacy and the Spirit of Bengali Culture
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About this evening
Torongo of California proudly presents Kazi Nazrul Islam’s Legacy and the Spirit of Bengali Culture in partnership with California State University, Northridge, supporting scholarship on the life and legacy of Kazi Nazrul Islam.
Venue & time
When: Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Program begins at 6:00 PM (Social Hour from 5:00 PM)
Where: Church of Scientology of the Valley — 11455 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601
Program schedule
5:00 PM — Social Hour
6:00 PM — Children’s Presentation
6:15 PM — Panel Discussion featuring Dr. Gulshan Ara Kazi, Kazi Belal, and Sultan Ahmed
6:30 PM — Lecture on Kazi Nazrul Islam by Dr. Azfar Hussain
7:00 PM — Dinner and Welcome Remarks
8:30 PM — Nazrul’s Musical Legacy — Special presentation by Malika Haque and Dr. Mahbubul Haque
9:30 PM — Bengali Cultural Showcase
11:00 PM — Program concludes
Information & RSVP
Shiper Chowdhury — 805-551-0392
Ahmed Bashir — 661-298-9797
Munirul Islam — 661-373-1528
Abdul Munim — 818-231-2006
Abul Hasnath Rayhan — 818-383-9560
Syed Nasiruddin Jabul — 818-640-2054
Badrul Masud — 818-625-9600
Khandokar Alam — 909-732-8800
Dawood Bafatia — 310-732-8800
Gulam Kibria — 818-853-4164
Press & video
Prothom Alo — scholarships, the May 2 program, and Torongo’s work in the diaspora (Rosina Islam, May 11, 2026)