You know how that day the wind brought out/ The crazy thoughts I had in me all the while.

I wove necklaces of lyrics/ Which you'd wear beautifully

The English poet W.B. Yeats once expressed his profound admiration for Rabindranath Tagore, describing him as “someone greater than any of us”.

Celebrating the timeless melodies of Rabindra Sangeet, the National Rabindra Sangeet Festival inaugurated its 35th edition yesterday evening at the International Mother Language Institute auditorium in the capital.

Every year public and private television channels prepare a broad arena of programmes to celebrate the poet laureate Rabindranath Tagore.

Rabindranath Tagore’s literary prowess extends far beyond the realm of literature. His creations have served as a beacon of inspiration for countless writers and poets who walked the path he paved.

In Shilaidah of Kushtia’s Kumarkhali upazila, Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore spent days to leave the hustle and bustle of Kolkata and engross himself in his literary pursuits.

Rezwana Choudhury Bannya, the legendary Bangladeshi Rabindra Sangeet artiste, embarked on her musical journey with a unique blend of academic pursuit and passion for music. Born into a family with a deep appreciation for the arts, Bannya initially enrolled in Economics at Dhaka University, a practical choice influenced by her family. However, her passion for music fueled her desire to pursue her studies on a different path at Shantiniketan, steering her toward a lifelong dedication to classical music and cultural preservation.

Under the direction of Shawkat Hossain Sajib, the school will stage the play on Monday, January 29, at 7:00pm at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy's National Theatre Hall. Prachyanat, which is renowned for its socially and politically aware grand theatrical presentations, is going to stage the epic play as part of its biannual school productions.

The troupe is going to stage its most popular production, “Chitrangada”, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on February 10 and at the National School of Drama, New Delhi, on February 12 for theatre enthusiasts from all over the world.

The makers unveiled the poster of the film Tuesday, featuring veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty as its lead and renowned child actor Anumegha Kahali as Mini, and expect it to be a cinematic marvel from the depths of history penned by Rabindranath Tagore.

I proposed a panel at a North American Bangla literary conference. ‘Is translation itself a form of activism?’ I queried.

Speaking about his birthday, Ramendu talked about how nostalgic he gets during that time, missing his birthplace Lakshmipur.

In a heartfelt tribute to the iconic Nobel Prize-winning poet Rabindranath Tagore on his death anniversary, Coke Studio Bangla surprised music enthusiasts by releasing their latest composition, "Anondodhara".

His words convince the listener that the world is actually a beautiful place where truth, honesty, and simplicity are the quenching clouds above a desolate desert of dry despair and monotony.

From children’s books to internationally applauded films, from lyrical ballads to Netflix series, wherever we put our senses, they are filled with the legacy of the “Bard of Bengal”, Rabindranath Tagore. Do we ever ask ourselves what we would do without him? Do we wonder how the entire culture of the Indian subcontinent is wrapped around his existence?

The universality of his stories present a challenge for these filmmakers to produce a picture that is equally compelling, credible, and visually appealing.

Today marks the 82nd death anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, who passed away, leaving a trail of literary legacies behind him.

The 82nd death anniversary of Biswakabi Rabindranath Tagore is being observed in the country today.

Gitabitan: Selected Song-Lyrics of Rabindranath Tagore, containing over 300 Tagore song-lyrics translated into English, is now available for purchase in bookstores and on online websites.