Dhaka, May 08 (V7N) — Today marks the 165th birth anniversary of Nobel laureate poet, philosopher and literary icon Rabindranath Tagore, widely regarded as one of the greatest figures in Bengali language and literature.

Born on the 25th day of Baishakh in 1268 Bengali Era at the historic Jorasanko Thakur Bari in Kolkata, Tagore enriched Bengali literature and culture through his timeless poems, songs, novels, dramas, essays and short stories, earning global recognition for his extraordinary creativity.

Tagore was the son of Debendranath Tagore and Sarada Devi. He began writing poetry at the age of eight. In 1891, following his father’s instructions, he took charge of managing the family estates in Nadia, Pabna, Rajshahi and Odisha. During this period, he spent significant time at Shilaidaha Kuthibari, where many of his literary masterpieces were created.

In 1901, Tagore moved with his family to Santiniketan, which later became a renowned center of education and culture.

Throughout his life and after his death, dozens of his literary works were published, including 52 poetry collections, 38 plays, 13 novels and 36 collections of essays and prose. His literary world reflected human emotions, patriotism, identity and philosophical depth, making his works timeless for generations of readers.

Tagore was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for his contribution to world literature, becoming the first non-European Nobel laureate in literature.

To mark the occasion, various programs have been organized across Bangladesh. Special broadcasts are being aired on Bangladesh Television (BTV) throughout the day, including children’s programs, Rabindra Sangeet performances, poetry recitations and dramatized adaptations of Tagore’s works.

Cultural organizations, educational institutions and literary groups across the country are also holding discussions, musical performances and commemorative events in honor of the poet whose influence continues to shape Bengali culture and global literature.

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