Tagore's 164th birth anniversary today

The 164th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore will be celebrated across the country today (Thursday) through different programmes in Shilaidaha Kushtia district and other places, reports BSS.

Apart from Shilaidaha, in line with the national events, local administrations will arrange different programmes at Patisar in Naogaon district, Shahjadpur in Sirajganj and Dakkhindihi and Pithavog in Khulna. A three-day festival will be organised in Shilaidaha. Besides, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has taken a three-day programme, including cultural functions and exhibition on artworks of Rabindranath Tagore. Bangla Academy will also organise a discussion.