Kabiguru’s 75th death anniv being observed

The 75th death anniversary of great poet Rabindranath Tagore is being observed on Saturday.

Different socio-cultural organisations have chalked out various programmes to mark the day.

Popularly known as Biswakobi, his enormous body of works reshaped Bangla literature and music in a way that academic pursuits in these fields remain incomplete without studying his works.

In his seven decades of endeavours in different genres of Bangla literature, the great bard, playwright, novelist, composer and painter enriched Bangla language and literature and elevated its position in the global arena.

Bangladesh Betar and TV channels are broadcasting special programmes on the occasion.

Bangla Academy and Shilpakala Academy are organising different programmes to recall Tagore’s contribution to arts and culture.

Cultural organisation Chhayanaut is organising an array of programmes featuring dance, songs and discussion at its Ramesh Chandra Auditorium at 7 pm.

Born on 25th of Baishakh, 1261 (Bangla year) or May 7, 1861. Before his journey to the great beyond, he left for the world 52 poetry collections, 38 dramas, 13 novels and novellas, 36 essays and 95 short stories.