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Tagore’s 161st birth anniversary tomorrow

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Tomorrow is the 161st birth anniversary of Biswakabi Rabindranath Tagore, who reshaped Bengali literature and music as well as arts of Indian subcontinent with contextual modernism.

On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Rabindranath, President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issued separate messages today, paying rich tributes to the great poet.

The government has taken up elaborate programmes to celebrate the 161st birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore at national level on May 8 in a befitting manner.

The programmes were finalized at a meeting of National Committee at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on April 18 with State Minister for Cultural Affairs KM Khalid in the chair.

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On the 25th of Baishakh in 1268 Bengali calendar, Rabindranath, the fountainhead of Bengali wisdom, was born at Jorasanko in Kolkata.

Nobody had influenced the minds of so many Bengali-speaking people before or after him. His influence has been compared, by many, to William Shakespeare in the English-speaking world.

This year, the main programme will be arranged at Shilaidaha Rabindra Kuthibari in Kumarkhali Upazila of Kushtia district with the theme ‘Crisis of Humanity and Rabindranath’.

Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury will address the inaugural function as the chief guest at 2.30pm while Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Cultural Affairs Ministry Simeen Hussain (Rimi) will join as the special guest with State Minister for Cultural Affairs KM Khalid in the chair.

Secretary of the Cultural Affairs Ministry Md Abul Monsur will deliver the welcome address while Professor Sanath Kumar Saha will join the function as the commemorative speaker.

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Deputy Commissioner of Kushtia will give vote of thanks while Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy will present a 30-minute cultural event.

Besides, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has taken a three-day programme, including cultural functions and exhibition on artworks of Rabindranath, while a documentary on the poet will be screened throughout the month.

Apart from Shelaidah Kuthibari and the capital Dhaka, local administrations will arrange different programmes at Shahjadpur in Sirajganj and Patisar in Naogaon and Dakkhindihi and Pithavog in Khulna, the places where Rabindranath had memories, to celebrate the 161st birth anniversary of the great poet.

Marking the day, Rabindramela, discussions and cultural functions will also be arranged.

Cultural Affairs Ministry and Bangla Academy will publish souvenirs and posters on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Kabiguru.

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All divisions, departments and institutions under the Cultural Affairs Ministry and Bangla Academy will arrange special discussions and cultural functions to mark the day.

Besides, a function will be held at Rabindra Sarobar under the supervision of Executive Director of Kabi Nazrul Institute.

All educational institutions across the country, including the capital, will arrange cultural functions, discussions, essay writing and poem recitation competitions to celebrate the anniversary.

Bangladesh missions abroad will also celebrate the day with different programmes in a befitting manner.

In those districts, where the day will not be celebrated in line with the central programmes, district administrations, local lawmakers, public representatives and dignitaries will celebrate the birth anniversary of Kabiguru in a befitting manner after forming committees.

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The inaugural function of the national level programmes and other events will be telecast live on Bangladesh Television and other private television channels and radio channels. Bangladesh Betar will also broadcast the programmes.

Security measures will be beefed up in the areas of national level programmes and other programmes to avert any untoward incident.

Bangladesh Television and other private television channels and Bangladesh Betar will air special programmes highlighting the life and works of Rabindranath.

Besides, different road islands in all districts, including those where Kabiguru had memories, across the country will be decorated with banners, festoons and posters and digital displays will be installed at different spots and different programmes, including exhibiting photographs and artworks of Bishwakabi.

The youngest of 13 surviving children, Tagore, nicknamed ‘Rabi’, was born to a Brahma family of Debendranath Tagore and Sarada Devi at Jorasanko in Kolkata.

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Rabindranath’s novels, short stories, songs, dance-dramas and essays always speak about political and personal life of people.

Gitanjali (Song Offerings), Gora (Fair-Faced) and Ghare-Baire (The Home and the World) are his best-known works and his verse, short stories and novels were acclaimed-or panned-for their lyricism, colloquialism, naturalism and unnatural contemplation.

Author of Gitanjali, profoundly sensitive, fresh and beautiful verse, Rabindranath became the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913.

Sometimes referred to as “the Bard of Bengal”, Tagore’s poetic songs were viewed as spiritual and mercurial.

His compositions were chosen by two nations as national anthems: Bangladesh’s Amar Sonar Bangla and India’s Jana Gana Mana. The Sri Lankan national anthem was inspired by his work.

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The legendary poet breathed his last at his paternal residence in Kolkata on Sraban 22 of Bangla year 1348 (August 7, 1941).

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Nawshaba’s Tollywood debut to be released during Durga Puja

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‘Joto Kando Kolkatatei’ will be released in theaters during the upcoming Durga Puja. Tollywood actor Abir Chatterjee will be seen opposite Nawshaba in this movie.

Nawshaba plays the role of a Bangladeshi girl in the film, who goes to Kolkata in search of her roots. The film is made in the shadow of Feluda’s style of puzzles and mysteries.

In this context, Nawshaba told the media, “Every moment of this film pays tribute to Satyajit Ray. Both Abir Chatterjee and my characters in the film are Feluda devotees. However, this is not a detective story.”

Nawshaba further said, ‘This work was like magic for me. Suddenly I got Anik da’s text, then I joined through audition. We shot in September 2023. This time it is going to be released, that too during Durga Puja – it is a special joy for me.’

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‘Joto Kando Kolkatatei’ is produced by Friends Communication and directed by Anik Dutta. The poster was released on Friday (July 11). The poster states that the movie will be released in theaters during Durga Puja this year.

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Jennifer Lopez drops sizzling new single on her 56th birthday

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Jennifer Lopez celebrated turning 56 in true J Lo style — by gifting fans a bold new anthem. The global pop icon marked her birthday on Thursday with the release of her first solo track of the year, aptly titled “Birthday”.

Produced by Rob Bisel, the track is already making waves for its confident, club-ready chorus.

Lopez has been previewing the track live on her “Up All Night” European tour, which runs through mid-August. She rang in her birthday with a lavish celebration in Turkey, where she brought the lyrics to life — complete with cake, glam, and gratitude.

“What a gift you all are!” Lopez shared in an Instagram post featuring a mirror selfie and highlights from the party. “Thank you so much for all your beautiful birthday wishes.”

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The celebrations continued into the night at her “Antalya” concert, where longtime friend Stevie Mackey led the sold-out crowd and band in a surprise “Happy Birthday” sing-along as the clock struck midnight.

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Apu Biswas granted bail in attempted murder case

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A Dhaka court today (July 13) granted bail to popular actress Apu Biswas in an attempted murder case linked to last year’s July-August Mass Uprising.

Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Mustafizur Rahman passed the order after Apu Biswas surrendered before the court and sought bail.

Earlier, on June 2, the High Court had granted her six weeks of anticipatory bail in the same case.

According to the case statement, on July 19, 2024, Enamul Haque and other Anti-Discrimination Movement activists were protesting in the city’s Bhatara area when gunshots were fired at them. 

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Enamul was shot in the leg, received treatment for his injuries, and later filed the case.

The case named 283 accused, including the ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, alleging their involvement in the attack.

The court’s decision today spares Apu Biswas from immediate detention as legal proceedings continue.

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