Tagore’s 84th death anniv observed

City Desk :

People across the country are observing the 84th death anniversary of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore on Tuesday, paying tribute to the literary legend fondly revered as the ‘Bishwakobi’ (World’s Poet).

According to the Gregorian calendar, Tagore passed away on August 7, 1941, at the age of 80. However, the day is traditionally observed on the 22nd of Srabon in the Bengali calendar, which falls on Wednesday this year.

Various cultural organisations and institutions, both government and non-government ones, are marking the occasion through commemorative events featuring music, recitation, discussions and reflections on Tagore’s life and works, reports UNB.

Leading cultural institution Chhayanaut held a tribute programme yesterday at 7 pm at its auditorium in Dhanmondi, Dhaka.

On Thursday, Bangla Academy will organise a seminar and cultural programme at 4 pm at the Kobi Shamsur Rahman Seminar Room on its premises.

Besides, state-run and private television channels including Bangladesh Television (BTV) will air special programmes highlighting the poet’s legacy.