The 162nd birth anniversary of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, one of the most revered poets and litterateurs in history, was celebrated at Bangladesh Shishu Academy under the supervision of the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs on Tuesday.
State Minister for Women and Children Affairs Fazilatun Nessa Indira attended the event as chief guest, according to a press release.
CourtesyThe celebration of the 162nd birth anniversary of universal poet Rabindranath Tagore started with the singing of “Hridoy Amar Nache re Ajike”.
CourtesyFazilatun Nessa Indira said: “Rabindranath Tagore saw his life very deeply which is reflected in his poems, songs, short stories, essays. His songs, poems, short stories, essays, novels are our source of inspiration. Rabindranath became the guide when there was only darkness around.”
Courtesy“Rabindranath was not only a poet or an artist, he was a true patriot. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is following Rabindranath Tagore's philosophy of human welfare and people's development,” she added.
CourtesyPrizes were distributed among the winners of the poetry recitation and essay competition organized on the occasion of Rabindranath Tagore's 162nd birth anniversary.
CourtesyAfter the prize distribution, a cultural program was staged with the participation of the children of Shishu Academy.
CourtesyRabindra Jayanti was celebrated to the beat of Rabindranath Tagore's timeless songs, poems and dances.
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