The West Bengal government has decided to set up a University in the name of rebel poet Kazi Nazrul Islam at Asansol in Burdwan district of West Bengal.

Announcing the decision at a function in Kolkata this evening, the Chief Minister Ms. Mamta Banerjee said, the government has taken the decision to set up the university at the poet 's home town to pay homage to him. The function was held to celebrate the 114th birthday of the poet today.

Ms. Banerjee also laid the foundation stone of Nazrul Bhawan which will be built at Rajarhat area of the city. Ms Banerjee also conferred the Nazrul award to noted Nazrul Geeti exponent Firoza Bajum besides presenting other awards to the eminent personalities from different field.

The Chairman of Press Council of India, Justice Markandey Katju also graced the occasion with his presence.