A two-week long Jasim Polli Mela began amidst much enthusiasm at Jasim Uddan, Ambikapur, Faridpur on January 13, 2012 to commemorate the 109th birth anniversary of the renowned poet of Bangladesh, Jasimuddin.

Grameenphone in association with DC Office and Jashim Foundation, Faridpur organized this magnificent event in remembrance of the Polli Kobi's greatness.

Eng. Khandakar Mosharrof Hossain, MP from Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment (MEWOE), Dr. Toufiq Elahi Chowdhury and Dr. Sayed Modasser, Advisors to the Prime Minister amongst other senior and high officials of Faridpur were all present at the inauguration ceremony.

A variety of programs has been spread throughout the venue enthralling everyone visiting this grandeur event to acquaint themselves with the pastoral beauty of the village.

The fair is filled with thrilling and exciting games and rides such as the nagordola, charki and death hole. Moreover, a circus along with puppet shows and various cultural shows has been arranged to cater to everyone's entertainment needs.

Apart from that various stalls have been installed displaying and selling all kinds of products including handicrafts.

Jasimuddin was a famous Bengali poet, songwriter, prose writer, folklore collector and radio personality born on January 1, 1903. He was known as the Polli Kobi (the Rural Poet) for his depiction of rural life and nature from the viewpoint of the rural people. Moreover, he was one of the pioneers of the progressive and non-communal cultural movement in East Pakistan.

He was awarded with the Ekushey Padak in 1976 and Swadhinata Padak in 1978 for his outstanding contribution in poetry and music and his faithful rendition of Bangla folklore in his works. He died on March 13, 1976.
 
The Jasim Polli Mela will continue till January 28, 2012.

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