The government has taken elaborate programmes to observe Rabindranath Tagore’s 155th birth anniversary today.
The main programme would be held in capital’s Osmani Memorial Auditorium at 3pm. President Abdul Hamid is scheduled to inaugurate the programme as chief guest. Cultural Affairs Minister Asaduzzaman Noor would chair the occasion while Secretary of the Ministry Aktari Mamtaz would give welcome speech.
The theme of the anniversary celebration is “Rabindranath in 21st Century” and eminent Rabindra researcher Professor Sanat Kumar Saha would deliver memorial speech at the inaugural ceremony.
A 30-minute-long cultural episode managed by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy would be in the inaugural ceremony where Rabindra, Baul songs would be presented. In addition, Arts of Rabindranath would be exhibited.
Apart from Dhaka, the birth anniversary of the noble laureate would be observed with due festivity in Shilaidah of Kushtia, Shahjadpur of Sirajganj, Patisar of Naogaon, and Dakhkhindihi and Pithabhog of Khulna where he had attachment. Local administration would organize Rabindra fair, discussion and cultural programmes.
Besides, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy would organize three-day long art exhibition and cultural programmes while Cultural Affairs Ministry and Bangla Academy would publish pamphlets and posters.
Moreover, Dhaka University authority would also observe the day with due respect.
Bangladesh Missions abroad would also organize various programmes to mark the day.
Bangladesh Television and other private television channels would broadcast the inaugural ceremony and other programmes while Bangladesh Betar would telecast it.
