165th The birth anniversary of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore is being celebrated with various programs across the country.
Tagore, a great figure of Bengali literature, was born on 25 Baishakh, 1268 (7 May, 1861) in Jorasanko Haveli, Kolkata. A poet, philosopher, playwright and painter, he is one of the most influential cultural figures in South Asia.
Marking the occasion, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has organized a four-day program titled “Rabindranath: Poet of Peace and Humanity” at the National Theater Auditorium from today.
Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr ABM Obaidul Islam is set to attend the inaugural day event as the keynote speaker, while Bangla Academy Secretary Mohammad Zakir Hossain is scheduled to deliver the welcome address. The event includes music, dance and singing based on the works of Tagore.