UNB :
The 80th death anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, the first non-European and Bengali poet to win the Nobel Prize in literature was observed on Friday, reports UNB.
According to the Gregorian calendar, Tagore died at the age of 80 on 7 August 1941, but his death anniversary is traditionally observed on 22nd Srabon, according to the Bengali calendar.
Since his death, the day has always been observed with extensive programmes in a befitting manner as a tradition in both Bangladesh and India. However, because of the ongoing pandemic and the consequent shutdown, the day is being commemorated with online events this year.
Several cultural organisations and government-non government institutions paid their respective tributes with virtual events, featuring several noted artists, Tagore enthusiasts and scholars.
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) began the day by streaming live on its Facebook page a virtual programme at 10:00am. The event, titled ‘Apon Majhe Shokti Dhoro, Nijeke Koro Joy’, features discussions and cultural performances. Several cultural personalities, including Syed Hasan Imam and Rezwana Choudhury Bannya, have been roped in by BSA.
