Dhaka, May 7 -- The 164th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore will be observed across the country with various programs organised by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.

This year's theme is "Rabindranath and Bangladesh".

The main three-day celebration will begin at Rabindra Kuthibari in Shilaidaha, Kushtia, on Monday and continue until May 10(25-27 Boishakh 1432).

The event is jointly arranged by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, and Kushtia district administration.

Cultural Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki will attend the inaugural ceremony as the chief guest, while Secretary Md Mofidul Rahman will chair the event.

Additional Secretary Md Farhad Siddique will deliver ...