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Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Md Mustafizur Rahman has said legendary Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore was a versatile genius who contributed immensely to literature, art, music, education, culture and social reform.
He said Tagore was a prominent voice against colonization and always advocated for a more inclusive and egalitarian society which even continues today to inspire people around the world generation after generation.
He also expressed gratitude to the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman for adopting Rabindranath Tagore’s “Amar Sonar Bangla” as the national anthem of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi celebrated the 163rd birth anniversary of legendary Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore on Monday (13 May).
As a part of the celebration, the High Commission organised a solo musical rendition by the renowned Rabindra Sangeet singer Rezwana Choudhury Bannya at the Bangabandhu Hall of the High Commission.
With a soulful voice, astounding proficiency and undying passion, Bannya’s performance captivated the audience. Bannya has recently received Padma Shri Award from the Government of India.
A sumptuous dinner with Bangladeshi delicacies was served after the cultural evening. High officials from the host government, members of civil society, journalists and members of the Bengali Community attended the programme.
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