Nazrul's birth anniversary to be observed on May 25

The 110th birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam will be observed in the country on May 25 in a befitting manner.

Tagore’s birth anniversary today

The 148th birth anniversary of Bishwakabi Rabindranath Tagore (Rabindra Joyanti) will be observed across the county today showing due respect to the great poet of Bengali literature.

Govt-AL talks likely tomorrow

Clash on Sk Russel’s birthday injures 5

At least five teenaged boys received injuries following a factional clash between two groups of Sheikh Russel Jatiya Shishu-Kishore Parishad (RJSKP) at Bangabandhu Memorial Museum premises in capital's Dhanmondhi area on Saturday afternoon.

Motia Chowdhury: 44th birth anniversary of Sheikh Russell: October 19, 2008

Awami League presidium member Motia Chowdhury speaks at a discussion meeting on the occasion of 44th birth anniversary of Sheikh Russel. Photo: Focus Bangla

Birth anniversary of Osmani today

Today is the 90th birth anniversary of MAG Osmani, commander-in-chief of the Liberation War, says a press release.

On the occasion, fateha will be offered at his grave in Sylhet and a discussion will be held at 4:00pm at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the city.

Selim-al-Deen’s birth anniversary observed

The 59th birth anniversary of famous playwright Prof Selim-Al-Deen was observed at Jahangirnagar University (JU) yesterday amidst much enthusiasm.

The University Authorities chalked out elaborate programmes including colourful procession, laying wreaths at the grave of the late Professor and holding discussion meetings.

Students of the Drama and Dramatics Department: Jahangirnagar University: August 19, 2008

Students of the Drama and Dramatics Department of
Jahangirnagar University rendering song marking the 59th
birth anniversary of playwright Selim-Al-Deen on Monday.
Banglar Chokh

SM Sultan’s 84th birth anniversary observed

The 84th birth anniversary of renowned artist SM Sultan observed yesterday at his village home in Narail.

Masumdia village in Narail where he was born on 10 August 1924 and built his 'Shishu Swarga' or 'heaven for children' weared a festive look with various organisations chalked out various programmes to celebrate the birthday.

SM Sultan: 84th birth anniversary: August 11, 2008

SM Sultan

জহির রায়হানের ৭২তম জন্মবার্ষিকী আজ

আজ বাংলাদেশের সাহিত্য ও চলচ্চিত্রের প্রবাদপুরুষ, কথাশিল্পী ও চলচ্চিত্র নির্মাতা জহির রায়হানের ৭২তম জন্মবার্ষিকী। এই দিনে ফেনীর মজুপুর গ্রামে জন্মগ্রহণ করেন। তার বাল্যকাল কেটেছে কলকাতায়। দেশ বিভাগের পর ১৯৪৭ সালে বাবার সঙ্গে ঢাকায় চলে আসনে।