The 163rd birth anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore was celebrated in Bangladesh yesterday. On the occasion,   cultural programmes, discussions and art exhibitions were organised at several places.

Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre, High Commission of India organised a cultural program in Dhaka to celebrate Ravindra Janm Jayanti. Renowned Rabindra Sangeet exponent Rezwana Choudhury Bannya and Shurer Dhara, a prestigious music school in Dhaka presented Ravindra songs and dances at the event.

In Khulna, Women and Children Affairs of Bangladesh Simin Hossain Rimi inaugurated a three-day long programme and folk fair to mark Rabindra Jayanti in a befitting manner at Dakshindihi Rabindra Complex on Wednesday afternoon.