Tagore an inspiration for superstition-free society
CA tells Rabindra Joyantee function
Chief Adviser Fakhruddin Ahmed yesterday said Poet Rabindranath Tagore remains a great source of inspiration in the nation's all out efforts for establishing a superstition-free and a knowledge-based developed society through a rigorous transition.
Inaugurating the national celebration of the 147th birth anniversary of kabiguru Rabindranath, he told the function that Bangladesh is now engaged in a tough task of building good, balanced and well-arranged society and life through transition along a problem-strewn rough path.
And he hoped that good thought, humanity and tolerance would prevail over all spheres of society and wished that thoughts and Tagore's philosophy would guide the country in its forward march.
"Still Rabindranath is fully relevant in the determination and expectation of our national life. So observance of birth anniversary of Rabindranath is so much significant," the CA told the inaugural function, organised by the Cultural Affairs Ministry at Osmani Memorial Auditorium.
Apart from Dhaka, national-level celebration of Rabindra Joyantee (birth anniversary) is simultaneously taking place under the auspices of the Cultural Ministry at Shilaidah, Shahjadpur, Potisar and Dakkhindighi in the country where the poet had passed his important and memorable times and written poems, songs and so. Rabindra Joyantee is also being observed at non-governmental level.
Prof Mostofa Nurul Islam gave Rabindra commemorative speech at the function presided over by Cultural Affairs Adviser Rasheda K Chowdhury. Acting secretary of the ministry M
Sharful Alam delivered address of welcome.
Deputy Speaker Abdul Hamid Siddiqui, special assistants to chief adviser, cultural and noted personalities and senior government officials were also present.
Referring to various initiatives and characteristics of life and works of the world poet, the CA said Rabindranath was not only conscious about the rights and dignity of struggling, deprived and neglected people of the country but also took initiatives for improvement of their lot and for realistic flourishing of the economy through taking different development-oriented steps, introducing cooperatives and applying modern and scientific management in agricultural production.
He noted that the great poet raised his voice against ultra-nationalism, repression and snatchers of human rights. General peoples of all countries had a firm faith in the universal outlook and philosophy of Rabindranath. So, sense of humanity has got impressive exposure in his creations.
"Rabindranath called for freedom of knowledge and soul rising above superstition and narrowness," he said.
The CA said Rabindranath was not only a dominant figure in Bengali literature but also a shining star in the skies of world literature and culture.
Diverse nature and soft-minded people of Bangladesh not only enriched his feelings and experiences but also emerged as mother of his spirit, inspiration and efforts.
Rivers of Bangladesh, its croplands and panoramas of different seasons were his endless source of inspiration, he told the function.
Later, a colourful cultural function based on Tagore songs and poems was staged at the function. The chief adviser witnessed the event.
__._,_.___ Inaugurating the national celebration of the 147th birth anniversary of kabiguru Rabindranath, he told the function that Bangladesh is now engaged in a tough task of building good, balanced and well-arranged society and life through transition along a problem-strewn rough path.
And he hoped that good thought, humanity and tolerance would prevail over all spheres of society and wished that thoughts and Tagore's philosophy would guide the country in its forward march.
"Still Rabindranath is fully relevant in the determination and expectation of our national life. So observance of birth anniversary of Rabindranath is so much significant," the CA told the inaugural function, organised by the Cultural Affairs Ministry at Osmani Memorial Auditorium.
Apart from Dhaka, national-level celebration of Rabindra Joyantee (birth anniversary) is simultaneously taking place under the auspices of the Cultural Ministry at Shilaidah, Shahjadpur, Potisar and Dakkhindighi in the country where the poet had passed his important and memorable times and written poems, songs and so. Rabindra Joyantee is also being observed at non-governmental level.
Prof Mostofa Nurul Islam gave Rabindra commemorative speech at the function presided over by Cultural Affairs Adviser Rasheda K Chowdhury. Acting secretary of the ministry M
Sharful Alam delivered address of welcome.
Deputy Speaker Abdul Hamid Siddiqui, special assistants to chief adviser, cultural and noted personalities and senior government officials were also present.
Referring to various initiatives and characteristics of life and works of the world poet, the CA said Rabindranath was not only conscious about the rights and dignity of struggling, deprived and neglected people of the country but also took initiatives for improvement of their lot and for realistic flourishing of the economy through taking different development-oriented steps, introducing cooperatives and applying modern and scientific management in agricultural production.
He noted that the great poet raised his voice against ultra-nationalism, repression and snatchers of human rights. General peoples of all countries had a firm faith in the universal outlook and philosophy of Rabindranath. So, sense of humanity has got impressive exposure in his creations.
"Rabindranath called for freedom of knowledge and soul rising above superstition and narrowness," he said.
The CA said Rabindranath was not only a dominant figure in Bengali literature but also a shining star in the skies of world literature and culture.
Diverse nature and soft-minded people of Bangladesh not only enriched his feelings and experiences but also emerged as mother of his spirit, inspiration and efforts.
Rivers of Bangladesh, its croplands and panoramas of different seasons were his endless source of inspiration, he told the function.
Later, a colourful cultural function based on Tagore songs and poems was staged at the function. The chief adviser witnessed the event.
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