Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- The two-day cultural festival, organised by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and UNESCO Dhaka office, marking the 130th death anniversary of Baul legend Fakir Lalon Shah ended on October 17.

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) offices in all 64 districts took part in the programme.

The first day's cultural activities began with the Bauls' paying tribute to the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Bangabandhu Museum at Dhanmondi in the capital on October 16.

An international seminar titled 'Bissho Manobotar Muktite Lalon Dorshon' was held at the auditorium of the National Theater of Shilpakala Academy.

State Minister for Cultural Affairs KM Khalid attended the programme as the chief guest while BSA D...