150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi celebrated

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Entertainment Report :
The High Commission of India, Dhaka celebrated the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on October 2 as part of the year long celebrations of Gandhi @150. Education Minister of Bangladesh Dr Dipu Moni was present as the chief guest on the occasion.
The event saw a huge participation by school children from Delhi Public School Dhaka, SFX Greenherald International School, Dhaka and Bangladesh Scouts, Dhaka, who spoke on the different ideals of Mahatma Gandhi and how these ideals inspired them.
As part of the Indian government the 150th Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi, artists from over 124 countries paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi by rendering his favorite bhajan Vaishnav Jan To Tene Kahiye.
The High Commissioner Riva Ganguly Das handed over the book titled Vaishnav Jan Toh Tene Kahiye to legendary Rabindra Sangeet exponent and distinguished ICCR alumni awardee Rezwana Chowdhury Bannya, in recognition for her rendition to Gandhiji’s favourite bhajan.
The celebrations also saw a musical tribute to Mahatma Gandhi by Sharmila Banerjee and her troupe.
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